Forage Production
Beware of toxic plants that cause abortions in younger animals and know where to look for them.
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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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Ensuring spinner spreader fertilizer application accuracy
Each time a different product is spread, or the rate of application changes, the spread pattern should be checked and the necessary adjustments made.
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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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A first in soil testing
Soil testing is largely considered a settled science, but it most certainly is not. Even still, there seems to be little appetite to fund the ongoing research that’s necessary to make sure that soil testing keeps pace with the demands of modern agriculture.
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Preview feeds’ future with the power of data
Reviewing tracked data from what has been harvested can give us a better idea of what to prepare for when we begin feedout.
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Frost seeding clovers into tall fescue pastures provides multiple ecosystem services
Ball, crimson, red and white clovers can be successfully frost seeded into tall fescue pastures as a strategy to create a grass-legume mixture and to improve pasture and livestock responses.
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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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Embracing failing wheat acres
With winter approaching, it may be hard to watch the weather destroy your winter wheat crop. Being prepared and having a backup plan may save your sanity.
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