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To maximize forage production in the year that you are establishing perennial forage consider these management strategies.
It won’t be long before pastures across the country will begin to grow and be extremely productive.
Silvopasture is an agricultural practice co-managing trees, forage, and livestock.
Long term alfalfa productivity depends on successful stand establishment.
Spring is right around the corner and many producers with cool season grass pastures.
Sometimes old tricks of the trade can still be relevant, especially for managing hay and pasture.
Good beef prices give herd owners a chance to upgrade pastures to remove toxic fescue.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, grazing low numbers of cattle on cover crops does not compact the soil or cut down on the organic matter added, according to new ARS research.
Adding some alfalfa hay to a low-quality feed base will make supplementing the ration easier.
“Say ‘goodbye’ to profit-robbing toxic fescue” is the theme of four schools to start March 30 across Missouri.
Now is an excellent time to begin planning controlled burns of bermudagrass hay fields in north Florida.
Broomsedge bluestem goes by many common names; broom grass, broom sage, sage brush, etc. No matter the name it is a sign of poor soil fertility.
Those that rent ground for residue or cover crop grazing should talk with the grower to be sure that the herbicides applied allow use of the forage for feed.
Grass tetany is considered a problem that usually occurs when cattle or sheep are eating lush, spring grass or annual cereal forages such as rye, wheat or triticale; but, it can also occur when cattle are being fed harvested forages.
Warm-season annuals offer high-quality grazing during summer pasture slump
Whether on the soil or in the barn, corn stover is a valuable resource on crop and livestock farms.
Colder weather means livestock need more energy to be able to withstand harsh winter conditions outdoors.
Decreased corn prices and increased cattle prices have stimulated interest in converting cropland back into grass pastures.
Are you interested in planting native grass? You may want to look at cost share programs.
Forage producers discussed the benefits of different forage systems and human nutrition at the Louisiana Forage and Grass Council’s annual conference on Dec. 5.
Yucca plants develop rapidly once established on drier rangeland sites.
There are many benefits to using red clover as a cover crop, including nitrogen production, serving as a weed suppressor and being widely adaptable.
Properly fertilizing pasture and hay fields often comes down to the 4 Rs.
Because winter nutrition is vital to both the calf’s health and the cows reproductive performance, adequate nutrition is essential.
Teff Grass is gaining in popularity as an alternative forage crop in Michigan.
Michigan grazers and forage growers have mixed feelings about reed canarygrass, a forage grass species.
The 2015 sign-up and acreage reporting deadline for this U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency program is Nov. 15.
Sorghum-related plants, like cane and sudangrass, can be highly toxic for a few days after frost.
Matching production of winter forage annuals with livestock needs can be a challenging, but research and farm demonstrations by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture can help in decision making.
Forage and animal producers can get research-based information about current grazing topics during the 15th Kentucky Grazing Conference.