Grasses & Legumes
Don’t let drought keep cattle performance down
Here are five considerations to help you efficiently deal with drought and optimize cattle performance on your operation.
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The silver lining of drought
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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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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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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The physiology of pasture bloat
There is no number on a forage report that can tell you a stand is “safe” from bloat risk, but smart management can help reduce that risk.
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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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Annual clovers for poorly drained soils in the southeast U.S.
Livestock producers need to evaluate such factors as the seed cost and availability, forage production, reseeding ability, level of winter hardiness and bloat potential of these clover species before making their decision on which species to plant.
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