In this week’s ‘Story of the Weeds,’ learn what Canada Thistle says about your soil, its surprising forage potential, and how to reclaim your pasture with smart, integrated strategies.

Story of the Weeds: Orange & Meadow Hawkweed

These bright, daisy-like flowers may look harmless, but hawkweeds are aggressive pasture invaders. Their presence often signals low fertility, compaction, and overgrazing. Learn what these weeds reveal about your land, and how to manage or replace them with resilient forage.

Story of the Weeds: Ox-eye Daisy

Ox-eye Daisy might look like a harmless wildflower, but in your pasture, it's telling a deeper story. This persistent weed thrives in acidic, low-fertility, and compacted soils — often where grazing pressure is high and plant competition is low. In this first post of our Story of the Weeds series, discover what Ox-eye Daisy reveals about your land, how it affects your livestock, and what you can do to manage or outcompete it.