ARTICLE FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 81 idea of managing both goats and cattle with virtual fencing is exciting." The system is helping her and other producers to rotate herds efficiently, balance grazing pressure, and improve pasture condition. Well-managed grazing pays off by reducing reseeding, soil damage, and supplemental feed requirements. EQIP COST-SHARE SUPPORT For producers ready to explore the technology, cost-share assistance is available through the USDA's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The program typically covers 50–75% of approved conservation practice costs, with historically underserved producers eligible for up to 90%. Virtual fencing systems like Nofence are eligible under NRCS Conservation Practice Standards 382 (Fence) and 528 (Prescribed Grazing), which reward rotational and adaptive grazing approaches that protect soil and forage resources. More than ten states have already published standards or payment rates to provide cost-share for virtual fencing, and several additional states have shared that they expect to make virtual fencing eligible to producers for cost-share under EQIP starting in FY26. As more producers take advantage of EQIP costshare opportunities, virtual fencing is moving from innovation to everyday use. With more states recognizing its value, our team at Nofence is hopeful that flexible, tech-enabled grazing will soon become a standard tool for managing working lands nationwide. MAKING EVERY ACRE COUNT Across operations large and small, virtual fencing is helping producers transform challenges into opportunities. By helping producers restore pastures, protect resources, and operate more efficiently, Nofence is advancing a future where productivity and stewardship go hand in hand. And as stories like Stephanie's show, this technology isn’t just a tool for modern livestock management, it’s a bridge between innovation and stewardship, giving producers the flexibility to get more value from every acre. About Alex Bell As the U.S. Managing Director at Nofence, Alex Bell is leading the company’s expansion and customer growth across the United States. With over 20 years of leadership in ag-tech and sustainable agriculture, he is working to bring Nofence’s virtual fencing technology to more operations, helping producers improve efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability in livestock management. Photo: Nofence
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