Have you ever gone shopping for fencing wire and seen a bunch of numbers on the label but are not 100% sure what they all mean? If so, this blog is for you. Fence wire uses a specific pattern of numbers to explain the specs of the fence. Just glancing at it, they start to look very similar and become a bit overwhelming. Understanding what the pattern of numbers means can help you decide which type of wiring will best fit your project. All Pasture Management woven wire products use...

Pasture Management’s commitment to strong fences that last longer, keep animals contained, and keep everyone around them safe runs deep in the company. Nothing is more stressful than falling behind on work because you had to stop and fix a fence that failed to keep your livestock enclosed and safe or keep pests out of a certain area on your property. In order to build a long-lasting fence, there are six essential tips to keep in mind. Tip #1:...

In the winter months, hay rings are essential to feeding your cows. Hay rings help reduce feed waste and create a designated area for feeding. There are two hay ring options to choose from - metal or poly. Each has its strengths, and it depends on your needs as to which one will be best. The metal option provides strength and durability for those places where the hay ring might get beat up a little bit more, like the bullpen. The poly hay ring is a long-lasting solution that provides some...

Hanging a gate is one of the most important parts of building your fence because it is an access point, but it also plays a role in the safety and security your fence provides your property. Here are some tips to successfully hang your gate: Make sure the hinge hooks are pointed toward each other and not both facing up to the sky. This will ensure your fence will stay in place and nothing can bump it off the hinges easily. This is critical! Measure from the top of the top hinge to...

With electric wire fences, you not only have a physical barrier but also a psychological barrier. A psychological barrier is very powerful in training your cattle not to break down your fence and escape or be harmed by outside threats. With the proper planning and construction, you can build an electric fence for your cattle and other livestock with ease and efficiency. It will take some time and energy, but the advantages of an electric fence are well worth it. Build the...

If your goal is to build a long-lasting fence, then you don’t want your fence staples falling out of your posts. You need a staple that will do the best job at gripping the inside of the wood post. Our Diamond Coat Extreme Staples with SMART wire coating technology by FASCO has the highest grip rate of all staples on the market. The barbed staple design causes excess damage to the wood fibers, which do not flex back to its original shape. This leads to decreased holding power. The SMART...

CCA is short for chromated copper arsenate and is used for pressure treating agriculture wood posts to prevent rot, decay, and insect damage. We manufacture our wood posts to various lengths and diameters using only southern yellow pine. After a period of drying, we pressure-treat them with CCA to preserve the wood. The retention standard for CCA in treated posts in the agricultural industry is .40 pounds of preservative per cubic foot (pcf). We do not recommend using wood posts for fencing...

There are two main types of fence wire: woven wire fence and non-woven wire fence. A woven wire fence (casually referred to as net wire) is a fence that has horizontal and vertical wires connected by a wire knot. Non-woven wire fences only have horizontal wires. Woven Wire Knots Fixed Knot Pasture Management’s strongest agricultural wire. The solid, one-piece vertical wire is locked to the horizontal wires by the Fixed Knot, which keeps the stay...

The type of coating applied to the wire is the difference between wire that starts to rust after the winter months and wire that will not show rust for 20 years or more. Even the strongest wire cannot withstand natural elements that cause steel to corrode and rust. To protect the steel, a zinc coating is applied during the wire galvanization process. In the United States, there are 3 primary levels of zinc coating. Class 3 galvanized wire is the industry standard for durability because it...

You need a wire that will stay tight long after the fence is built. If the wire stretches easily, the fence will start to sag. You will have to spend additional time and money re-stretching the fence to keep it tight so your animals won’t break through. Stop wasting your resources, and use a stronger wire that will stay tight year after year. Wire strength is based on the amount of carbon in the steel. The higher the carbon content, the stronger the wire. The stronger the wire, the...