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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.

There are many benefits to using red clover as a cover crop, including nitrogen production, serving as a weed suppressor and being widely adaptable.

Yucca plants develop rapidly once established on drier rangeland sites.

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.

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.