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Why would you choose …

A systematic approach to choosing what is best for your forage operation will be the most profitable strategy, and knowing what to consider is the first step in that process.
March 9, 2023
Woody Lane

During the past few months, I’ve walked across a lot of pastures – at the monthly meetings of our forage study groups and with individual clients. Take your time to make sound decisions when renovating a field, and one day you'll stand at the edge of your field and look out over the lush, young growth.


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Road map to develop forage-based systems

The feasibility of concentrate feeding or forage-based diets is highly dependent on the economics of both systems.
March 7, 2023
Jose Dubeux, Kalyn Waters, and Nicolas DiLorenzo

Forage-based livestock systems require year-round forage programs to provide sufficient nutrients to meet the cattle nutrient requirement.


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[Podcast] Farming rocks and not liking it much, McIntyre Family Farm makes a change

November 28, 2022

Beating the odds of farm consolidations or sell-offs, 4th generation family members at McIntyre Farms are now actively preparing for the 5th generation through soil health practices and multi-species grazing that will ensure their operation is sustainable for many years ahead.


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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.
November 15, 2022
Tamara Scully

Dairy grazing isn’t a simple science. Putting the milking herd on pasture involves more than providing access to grass. It’s a multifaceted system that involves the health and productivity of animals, plants and soil.


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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.
September 3, 2022
Brad Heins, Glenda Pereira, and Kirsten Sharpe

Pasture-based dairy herds continue to grow in the U.S. as the demand for grass-fed and continued sustainable farming practices increases.



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What to Plant in the Spring?

September 1, 2022

Spring is around the corner, and with not much time left to plant, you have to start thinking about what crop to spring plant.  Why not try Moxie teff grass enhanced with Yellow Jacket® seed coating?


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Interseeding legumes into native grass stands

Native grass pastures and hayfields can be enhanced by interseeding introduced legumes or native forbs and legumes.
August 29, 2022
Patrick Keyser
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Getting ‘unstuck’ with teff

Zachary Smith shares the challenges he faced when adding teff to his crop rotation over a decade ago and offers advice to those interested in growing teff.
August 29, 2022
Kaylee Mecham

One of the most talked about forage crops in recent years has been teff grass. Producers have been trying to figure out what it is and what the benefits are of growing teff.


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Challenges to using native grasses for forage production

July 14, 2022
Patrick Keyser
Despite the many positive attributes of native grasses, these grasses, like all forages, have their drawbacks.
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3 ways to find forage in a drought

May 4, 2022
Rebecca Kern-Lunbery
In Nebraska, the effects of the drought are prevalent. We have seen no April showers, instead wind and grass fires. These conditions are forecast to persist. So we are going to need to start making our forage plans early.
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