June/July 2025 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN 31 MARKETPLACE Grand Island (800) 652-9381 Lexington (800) 652-9334 Palisade (800) 652-9320 dead stock removal service www.darpro.com 1 COLUMN X 2” Black & white Nebraska Cattleman Darr Feedlot January 2023 Diamond Bar Ranch’s rotational grazing system follows time-tested Sandhills principles, designed to mimic the natural movement of bison herds that once roamed the region. By resting one-third of the ranch each year from grazing, native grasses like little bluestem and prairie sandreed are regenerated. While working cattle, horses are utilized rather than motorized vehicles to minimize soil disturbance in the sandy terrain. The Jones family’s adaptive grazing strategy takes into account rainfall variability, forage availability and soil conditions. Cross-fencing allows for improved grazing distribution, while GPS tracking and aerial monitoring technology assists in pasture management. “Diamond Bar Ranch is where over a century of successful environmental stewardship practices meets modern innovation. With five generations of Sandhills cattle producers who work with the land instead of against it to uphold a strong conservation ethic, the Jones family is the perfect example of responsible ranching,” said Laura Field, Nebraska Cattlemen executive vice president. Sand County Foundation and national sponsor American Farmland Trust present Leopold Conservation Awards to private landowners in 28 states. In Nebraska, the award is presented with Nebraska Cattlemen, Cargill and the Nebraska Environmental Trust. For more information on this award, the Diamond Bar Ranch or the Sand County Foundation, please visit sandountyfoundation.org.~NC~
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