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Selecting a cover crop mix is a lot like buying a bull: There are many good options to choose from, but not all of those options fit your environment, your goals and, better yet, your pocketbook.
“When we came, there were fences here, but you couldn’t find them. They were buried in the bushes and trees, and we had to tear them out, clean them up, tear out the wire – and most of them were six- or eight-strand barbed-wire fences with hog wire in them. So it’s been a chore.”
When progressive forage growers hear the words “New Zealand,” they instantly think of rolling pastures and intensive grazing management. Those who are also in the dairy industry are likely to think about the volume of milk produced in such a tiny country.
There is something special about legumes that set them apart from other forages.
Legumes have the ability to sustain beneficial relationships with soil bacteria.
Soil makes up the essence of your farm. You are investing your time and money – you own it, you rent it, you operate it – so how do you best manage it for returned profit?
High-yielding, quality alfalfa and corn silage place a high demand for potassium on soil’s nutrient- supplying power. To maximize animal performance and profitability, it’s important to look and keep a close eye on the potassium (K) level in your forage fields.
Truck operating procedures can be straightforward – or not. Radiator shutters were once part of the temperature control system for the engines on heavy trucks. They seemed to work well when new.
Well, let’s face it; if you’re repairing the twine disc or twine holder, then you probably have hay ready to bale … yesterday. The good news is: If you take a little time to learn how some of these parts work, then the next time you’re up the proverbial creek, at least you’ll have a paddle of knowledge.
“The truth hurts.” Maybe you have used this expression before. Maybe it has been said to you. And yes, it really can hurt. Sometimes it is unpleasant to hear. Sometimes it stings.
