Forage Selection
It doesn’t really matter what you call them – cover crops or winter forages – as long as the attention to detail for the CCPs is tailored to the crop.
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Soybean forage – what was old is new again
Hot and dry conditions in 2022 led to a poor soybean crop and left producers with few options, but using the soybean as forage has some advantages.
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Dairy forage and grazing research: Practical insights
Dairy herd grazing requires knowledge not only of the dietary needs of milk-producing cows but also of plant growth and soil health.
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Reflections on rotational versus continuous stocking
Lack of a clear definition and preconceived assumptions for these words/themes may promote misconceptions, thus hindering the opportunity for critical thinking and ultimately the advancement and improvement of grazing systems.
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Precision technologies to improve dairy grazing systems
Wearable technologies, pasture forage measurements and grazing management, and autonomous and unmanned vehicles are some of the precision technologies that may improve overall production efficiency on grazing dairies.
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SUMMARY
Questioning the mob
For mob grazing, we are at the ground floor of scientific knowledge, or perhaps even in the basement.
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SUMMARY
Interseeding legumes into native grass stands
Native grass pastures and hayfields can be enhanced by interseeding introduced legumes or native forbs and legumes.