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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.
Imagine if the majority of your cowherd nutrient base came from grass with minimal supplementation. What would your annual production costs look like then?
Extending fall livestock grazing with cover crops can cut feeding costs in half.
University of Missouri Extension has released a guide for farmers thinking about using a forage irrigation system.
Consider applying nitrogen on fall pasture now rather than later.
Spring-season frost seeding makes an easy way to add clover to grass pasture. Fall seeding works better, says Rob Kallenbach.
Fall is a good time to assess your range and pasture condition as we go into the winter season.
Many popular cover crops that also are used as forages can accumulate nitrates, including summer forages like sorghums.
Alfalfa establishment, weed management and marketing options are among topics addressed during a morning of sessions at the Wyoming Forage Field Day Thursday, July 10, at Farson.
Consider warm-season annuals as part of your forage rotation.
Is pasture insurance right for your farm? The answer could be yes, no or maybe.
Having a grazing plan will help extend the grazing season throughout the year.
With hay and forage prices where they are currently, planting annual forages into irrigated wheat stubble may be a good option this year.
Eastern Kentucky livestock and forage producers who are interested in learning about making their pastures more profitable should consider attending the East Region Grazing Field Day.