Andrew McCrea is an author, speaker and host of Farm Journal’s American Countryside radio program. Andrew runs a fifth-generation crop and stocker cattle operation with his dad, M.L., and 16-year-old son, Luke, on about 4,500 acres. The McCreas have relied on Range & Pasture products from Corteva Agriscience and its legacy companies for more than 30 years.
Where the Green Grass Grows
Follow along with McCrea Family Farms and learn how sound pasture management is foundational to their success.
When Pastures Get Top Billing, Bigger Gains Follow
McCrea Family Farms relies on year-round, high-quality grazing for efficient gains in their stocker operation. A pasture-first focus is critical to their success — regardless of season or time of year.
Summer Pasture Work Keeps Cattle on Track
Even with an effective spring spraying program, the McReas say summer scouting is critical to catch any potential problems.
Get the Summer Scoop
Weed Control Spurs Spring Growth
Even at early spring green-up, a mix of stockpiled forage and new growth provides an economical feed source.
Get the Full StoryWhere the Green Grass Grows - Spring
Andrew McCrea is an award-winning broadcaster, author, public speaker and cattle producer. He says a planned approach to pasture management helps with time management. McCrea Family Farms have relied on Range & Pasture products from Corteva Agriscience and its legacy companies for more than 30 years.
Graze Additional Pasture Management Topics
From weed identification and treatment recommendations to application options and producer success stories, learn how to maximize grazing acres and increase profit potential.
Under normal field conditions DuraCor® is non-volatile. DuraCor has no grazing or haying restrictions for any class of livestock, including lactating dairy cows, horses (including lactating mares) and meat animals prior to slaughter. Label precautions apply to forage treated with DuraCor to manure and urine from animals that have consumed treated forage.
Except for lactating dairy animals, there are no grazing restrictions following application of Remedy. State restrictions on the sale and use of Remedy® apply. Consult the label before purchase or use for full details.
GrazonPD3™ is a Restricted Use Pesticide. GrazonPD3 is not for sale, distribution or use in Nassau and Suffolk Counties in New York State.
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