Forage Selection - Articles - Page 5

Reflections on rotational versus continuous stocking

Lack of a clear definition and preconceived assumptions for these words/themes may promote misconceptions, thus hindering the opportunity for critical thinking and ultimately the advancement and improvement of grazing systems.

September 9, 2022

Miguel Castillo and Marcelo Wallau

In conversations with colleagues working in extension as well as with livestock and land managers around the country, we observed that particular assumptions and buzz words arise frequently and can dominate discussions in the realm of grazing management.

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.

Don’t Get Caught with your Pants Down

September 1, 2022

A proactive man will never get caught with his pants down in the bathroom…. why? A proactive man would take the step of locking the door to make sure any future problems would not occur, while the reactive man will go through an embarrassing moment that might set his initial goal back a little.

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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Questioning the mob

For mob grazing, we are at the ground floor of scientific knowledge, or perhaps even in the basement.

August 29, 2022

Woody Lane

If there was ever an opportunity for good science, this is certainly it.

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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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Corn is king, alfalfa is queen – but what are my alternatives?

Forage sorghum has potential to rival corn and solve unique problems that both corn and alfalfa struggle to overcome.

August 29, 2022

Thomas Kilcer

Without question, you’ve heard “Corn is king and alfalfa is queen” spoken among agronomists, nutritionists and dairy farmers.

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.