Pests & Weeds
The impact of fescue toxicosis on dairy production is a growing concern for producers who utilize fescue in grazing pastures.
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4 reasons to manage weeds in your alfalfa stand
Weedy alfalfa stands can reduce nutritional value and forage quality as well as have the potential to cause real livestock health concerns through nitrates or other toxins.
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Know these livestock-poisonous and abortifacient plants
Let’s take a look at some examples of non-native and native toxic-to-livestock plants that can harm the developing fetus or outright kill the dam.
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Emerging alfalfa threats and how to beat them in 2024
In looking ahead to the 2024 growing season, the panelists provided some helpful guidance on which pests alfalfa growers should be aware of.
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Identify toxic plant issues on your next walkabout
Beware of toxic plants that cause abortions in younger animals and know where to look for them.
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Spotted lanternflies hitchhiking across the country
The secondary effects of spotted lanternflies impact forage producers' secondary sources of income as well as farm equipment and infrastructure.
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The sting of sandburs
Sandburs continue to be a challenge for bermudagrass growers in the Southeast, but with proper management, a healthy stand can overcome the burs.
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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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