Forage Production
While we all get anxious during the winter months and feel as if there must be something we can do out in our fields, preparing a good strategy for the upcoming growing season may just be the most proactive thing to do.
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Climate change and alfalfa production
Gradual changes in management (planting dates, harvest dates, number of harvests, crop genetics and pest control) will be needed to adapt and perhaps take advantage of future climate.
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Time your manure applications and use cover crops to maximize ROI
Think of manure management as an opportunity, rather than expense, to maximize an investment that has already been made on the farm.
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Drought-stressed corn silage: What you can expect
With the ongoing drought, it's important to keep in mind what challenges feeding drought-stressed corn silages may present.
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Evaluating grazing risk in a drought year
Water shortages can lead to nitrate and prussic acid issues that need to be considered during grazing.
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Fall signals time to revitalize soil health
Without the right below-ground environment and structure, soil can’t support maximum plant performance of today’s high-yielding crop genetics.
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Genetics open the door, management determines how far
Soil compaction impacts root depth and available water. It can severely limit available nutrients.
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Maintenance in the dormant season
Although many producers are not concerned about production during the dormant season, there are a few options that can extend the grazing season.
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Where hay is plentiful for interstate movement, what about weeds?
While undesirable for purity and "invasiveness," even if unpalatable, many of the common and troublesome weeds that detract from quality can provide more than 6% crude protein and more than 50% TDN toward an animal’s daily intake needs.
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