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While there are many positives to incorporating forage cover crops into existing forage systems, differences in production, nutritional value, and animal gain exist.

As single digit and below zero temperatures arrive, be happy if you received snow recently. Sure, snow created some problems, but snow is good – for alfalfa.

Mapping the long-term reaction of woody plants to brush-control techniques can help landowners prioritize management practices to maximize the effectiveness of costly brush reduction, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research study.

While everyone should have some hay on hand for emergency feeding, baling pastures may not be the best option.

Improving the amount of green leaves capturing sunlight begins with proper stocking rates.

Monitoring helps determine how much forage has been consumed.

A new K-State publication provides vital information on plants that, if consumed, could harm cattle and other livestock.

Winter feed stores are dwindling and the urge to get cows to grass is escalating.

Another way to manage old world bluestem using glyphosate is by doing a one-time application of 2-3 pounds per acre once the plant begins early heading.

Grazing time is coming back with spring’s arrival on cool season perennial pastures around the southeast, but before dispatching the cattle to the pasture, producers should make some preparations.