Forage Selection
If nature has hit the reset button for you, then this is an opportunity to put your perennial pastures on a new and better trajectory.
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Creating a win-win: Grazing heifers for economic and ecological returns
Grazing heifers in a rotational grazing system not only offers ecological benefits but may also offer cost savings and improve animal health.
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The new variety advantage
When establishing a pasture, it’s also helpful to use mixes with a blend of at least a couple of species.
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Sainfoin in pastures for cattle – less risk for bloat
Many producers have had bad experiences with alfalfa and bloat, but with sainfoin added to a pasture, this risk is greatly reduced.
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2023 U.S. harvest analysis identifies variable mycotoxin risk
Regional trends in mycotoxin levels for corn silage and corn grain in 2023.
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Silvopastures in the southeast U.S.
Ecosystem services provided by silvopastoral systems are mediated by specific management practices, environmental conditions and overall design of the system.
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The essential bond between honeybees and forage crops
There is a crucial yet often underestimated role of pollinators, particularly honeybees, in forage crop production. While domestic and native colonies face growing challenges, farmers can implement practical strategies to preserve and enhance pollinator populations.
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Filling the holes in your forage calendar
Stretching out grazing season with careful forage management strategies, thus shortening the time you have to feed stored forages, is the most direct way to reduce feed costs.
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Silage for beef cattle
Corn silage has a large nutrient value if harvested and stored correctly.
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It may not seem like much
By delaying grazing slightly in early spring so the grass grows taller and increases its DM percentage by a modest 20%, we boost the amount of energy available for lactation by 34%.
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