Dean Oswald

Frost seeding: The low-input option for pasture improvement in 2023

Frost-seeded pastures need to be grazed on a timely basis during the spring and early summer to allow light penetration into the forage canopy.

November 10, 2022

Dean Oswald

When pasture and hay producers face high costs for equipment, diesel fuel and commercial fertilizer, frost seeding can be a lower-cost option to greatly improve the quality and productivity of pastures and one-more-year hayfields.

Renovating drought-ravaged pasturelands

February 1, 2013

Dean Oswald

Hopefully, we will receive much-needed precipitation as we move into 2013, but the weather patterns have not changed significantly to date.

How can we improve hay and pasture production if dry weather continues into 2013? Here are a few thoughts to consider.

Pasture walks: Timely educational tool for everyone involved

September 15, 2011

Dean Oswald

Pasture walks are one method used by extension educators, Natural Resource Conservation Services, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, or industry reps to showcase operations, highlight approved practices and products, or just as a platform to promote forage and pasture grazing management.

Make pasture and forages work for sheep

May 31, 2010

Dean Oswald

Sheep producers should set annual goals for the forage and pasture grazing system. Under most farm circumstances a forage grazing plan will require several years to implement selected goals.

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Frost seeding: The low-input option for pasture improvement in 2023

Renovating drought-ravaged pasturelands

Pasture walks: Timely educational tool for everyone involved

Make pasture and forages work for sheep

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