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Cool season grass hay cut in the month of May can be of exceptional quality when harvested in the boot to early heading stage.

For many years, beef cattle producers have been under the impression that alfalfa was too expensive to feed to their cattle, especially their cows.

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.

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.

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

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.