Forage Production
Balancing nitrogen for the benefit of both the cattle and the pasture can yield higher-performing pastures with the right management steps.
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Management-intensive grazing and soil health: The story continues
Converting conventionally tilled cropland to perennial pasture that is well managed using a system such as MiG can result in positive and relatively quick changes in soil health.
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Winter forage management means business strategy
While we all get anxious during the winter months and feel as if there must be something we can do out in our fields, preparing a good strategy for the upcoming growing season may just be the most proactive thing to do.
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Climate change and alfalfa production
Gradual changes in management (planting dates, harvest dates, number of harvests, crop genetics and pest control) will be needed to adapt and perhaps take advantage of future climate.
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Time your manure applications and use cover crops to maximize ROI
Think of manure management as an opportunity, rather than expense, to maximize an investment that has already been made on the farm.
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Drought-stressed corn silage: What you can expect
With the ongoing drought, it's important to keep in mind what challenges feeding drought-stressed corn silages may present.
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Evaluating grazing risk in a drought year
Water shortages can lead to nitrate and prussic acid issues that need to be considered during grazing.
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Fall signals time to revitalize soil health
Without the right below-ground environment and structure, soil can’t support maximum plant performance of today’s high-yielding crop genetics.
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Genetics open the door, management determines how far
Soil compaction impacts root depth and available water. It can severely limit available nutrients.
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