Items Tagged with 'cover crops'
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Through trial and error, Blake Matthews has eliminated insecticides and fumigants over the past seven years using regenerative practices, significantly improving soil health on their farm.
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Winter cereals for early spring grazing in an integrated livestock cropping system
Winter cereals provide excellent forage for livestock, either for grazing or to be hayed for roughage. They provide green, active growing plants during the fall and early winter periods, and extend the growing season of living plant roots in the soil.
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Trend toward alternative forages means adjusting crop nutrition protocols
As the trend toward alternative forages grows, ongoing research and on-farm trials will be essential for refining crop nutrition strategies.
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The silver lining of drought
If nature has hit the reset button for you, then this is an opportunity to put your perennial pastures on a new and better trajectory.
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Cover crop confessions: Mistakes we made and lessons we learned
Cover crops can be a challenge to master, but experimenting and making four necessary adjustments can help you achieve all the benefits the crops offer.
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U of I to incentivize producers to get climate smart
The University of Idaho's new program, funded by a $55 million USDA grant, promotes climate-smart practices among Idaho farmers, aiming to address agricultural challenges and spur collaboration and innovation.
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Proper timing of pasture turnout critical for optimal forage production
Grass is our primary source of forage, whether it be rangeland, pasture or hay. It is important to carefully select species to plant because not all grass is created equally.
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Ferme Robec: Producing today with tomorrow in mind
This Quebec farm is looking to the future with a bold crop strategy.
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Summer annuals work well for fall and winter pasture
A great cover crop includes a warm-season grass, cool-season grass, warm-season legume, cool-season legume, warm-season broadleaf and cool-season broadleaf.
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Integrating circular bioeconomy in Idaho dairy production
Circular bioeconomy integrates circular economy and bioeconomy principles, utilizing byproducts, cover crops and manure in advancing sustainability initiatives.
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