North Dakota No-Till Farmer Expands Crop Rotation with Grazing

Gabe Brown of Brown's Ranch shares how integrating animals can boost cover crop benefits

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:34am

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Gabe Brown, a no-till farmer from Bismarck, North Dakota, has found success in expanding his cash crop rotation and getting more value from cover crops by integrating grazing animals into his operation. Brown shared his insights on the benefits of this integrated approach during a recent webinar sponsored by Truax Co.

Why it matters

As more farmers look to improve soil health and boost the value of cover crops, Brown's experience provides a model for how integrating livestock can unlock additional benefits. His approach challenges traditional cash crop-only systems and demonstrates how diversifying production can lead to greater sustainability and profitability.

The details

During the webinar, Brown discussed how he has incorporated grazing into his no-till operation at Brown's Ranch. By allowing livestock to graze on cover crops, he has been able to extend his cash crop rotation, improve soil fertility, and generate additional revenue streams. Brown highlighted how this integrated system has enhanced the overall performance and resilience of his farming operation.

  • The webinar was held on April 18, 2026.

The players

Gabe Brown

A no-till farmer from Bismarck, North Dakota who owns and operates Brown's Ranch.

Truax Co.

The sponsor of the webinar featuring Gabe Brown's insights on integrating grazing into no-till farming systems.

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What they’re saying

“By integrating animals into our cropping system, we've been able to get the full value of our cover crops and expand our cash crop rotation.”

— Gabe Brown, No-till Farmer

What’s next

Farmers interested in learning more about Gabe Brown's integrated approach can view the full webinar replay on the no-tillfarmer.com website.

The takeaway

Gabe Brown's experience at Brown's Ranch demonstrates how diversifying production through the integration of livestock can unlock additional benefits and improve the overall sustainability and profitability of no-till farming systems.