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Rotational grazing boosts soil organic matter, but carbon benefits remain unproven

Texas multi-paddock ranches held 3.61 per cent soil organic matter, 2.4 under heavy continuous grazing. A 2026 review's best studies found no carbon gain.

By Justin Brown · Oct 22, 2026