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The Mississippi State University Forage Extension Program along with the Oktibbeha County Extension and the local County Cattlemen Association hosted the cool-season forage tour on April 30, 2012.
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of three articles. Part 1 can be found in the Issue 8, 2011 Progressive Forage Grower, or click here to read Part 1. Part 3 can be found in the Issue 9, 2012 Progressive Forage Grower, or click here to read Part 3.
Types of fencing There are two types of fencing systems: fixed or portable (flexible). Both systems have advantages and disadvantages (Table 1).
Excellent-quality hay has a high nutritive value and animal intake. Hay quality can differ widely within a single species grown in the same location due to management.
The nutritive value of the final product depends on many factors in the hay production system, such as maturity, curing and storage.
Excellent-quality hay has a high nutritive value and animal intake. Hay quality can differ widely within a single species grown in the same location due to management.
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of three articles. Part 2 can be found in the Issue 4, 2012 Progressive Forage Grower, or click here to read Part 2. Part 3 can be found in the Issue 9, 2012 Progressive Forage Grower, or click here to ready Part 3.
Fences can significantly increase livestock grazing efficiency. The first step in planning livestock fencing is determining the purpose and goals of the fencing program.
As we approach the spring planting producers might be considering hybrid bermudagrass varieties as a forage option to establish pasture or hayfields.
Variety testing at Mississippi State University has shown that although most hybrid bermudagrasses propagate only through vegetative material, they have greater yield potential than seeded bermudagrass, but also require higher fertilization rates.
