Panel: Ryan Speer, Scott Heinemann and Mark Lohrding
This panel will talk about strategies to integrate livestock into a cropping operation without owning the livestock. Sourcing forage for livestock with non-owner operators. Developing forage mixes that maximize livestock and soil benefits. Making contract and rental agreements that work for the livestock owner and land operator. Ryan farms near Wichta and typically leases his crop ground to area livestock owners. Scott lives near Winside, Nebraska and has developed a working relationship with a young livestock owner in his area. Mark is primarily an rancher, has converted most of his crop ground into annual forage production and leases other land for forage in his area.