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Imagine if the majority of your cowherd nutrient base came from grass with minimal supplementation. What would your annual production costs look like then?

University of Missouri Extension has released a guide for farmers thinking about using a forage irrigation system.

Extending fall livestock grazing with cover crops can cut feeding costs in half.

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.

Consider applying nitrogen on fall pasture now rather than later.

Having a grazing plan will help extend the grazing season throughout the year.

The bermudagrass stem maggot has been invading the southeast after coming to the U.S. from south Asia.

The cold spring has taken a hit on grass growth this grazing season.

Spring-season frost seeding makes an easy way to add clover to grass pasture. Fall seeding works better, says Rob Kallenbach.