Rotationally Grazing Cover Crops Using a Virtual Fence & GPS Collars

Source: Upper Fox-Wolf Demonstration Farm Network

When Jeff and Alex Wepner looked at their wheat field after harvest, they saw more than just stubble—they saw an opportunity to revolutionize their farming approach. Not interested in traditional fencing and labor-intensive herd management, they discovered a game-changing solution: GPS cow collars that transform how they graze and care for their land. After harvesting their wheat, Jeff and Alex air seeded multiple cover crop species and equipped their cows with GPS collars. Using virtual fencing technology, they created precise grazing boundaries and implemented a three-day rotation system. Learn how they’re turning cover crop fields into grazing zones using their GPS collars.

Length: 05:22

Year Produced: 2025

State: Wisconsin

Cropping Systems: Beef Cattle, Other Grains

Tags: fencing, rotational grazing