To raise quality, make hay before seeds set
“Don’t delay making hay,” says Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri Extension.
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Tight forage supplies are forcing changes in 2013 planting season
Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if producers wait too long to order their seed.
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Overcoming breeding challenges on fescue pastures
A large number of Kentucky beef producers have spring-calving cow herds that graze fescue pastures.
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If you are ready to bale it, have you planned to save it?
Beef producers should recognize the value of forages in their operations. Beef animals are ruminants and are designed to function on adequate supplies of good quality forage.
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Weed control in pastures and hay fields
Now that summer is upon us and some dry days have arrived, producers have started making hay. With this increase in activity, I have received quite a few calls regarding weed control in hay fields.
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Slow-growing pastures need more warmth, not added fertility
After a long, slow start, pasture grass just needs more time and warm weather.
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Conservation makes a difference in drought-stricken areas
For months, South Texas ranchers have been struggling to keep cattle fed and watered through extraordinary drought conditions.
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Grass tetany at spring turn-out
The moisture from the spring snow storms has given the grass the jump start it was needing.
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Spring green-up is like heaven for grazers
Spring grazing schedule is behind normal for 2013 due to low temperatures.
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Pastures weakened by drought will require time to recover
Nebraska's pastures are starting to grow again, but the effects of last year's drought linger and might cause complications for producers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln forage specialist said.
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Forage Focus: Stretching out the spring flush of forage growth
For most of us, forage growth has finally started and we are getting the spring "flush" of growth. For pasture and hay fields that are primarily grass based, we may get up to 70% of our growth in the next month or so.
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ASK THE EXPERT
Question: My pastures were hit pretty hard by drought this season. What should I be looking for to help my pastures recover?
Answer: Matt McGowin, DuPont Crop Protection range and pasture specialist in the mid-South region.Severe lack of moisture and record-setting heat in many parts of the country weakened plants, challenged weed control efforts and amplified plant stress from grazing. The result has been thinner stands of grass that will have a harder time competing with weeds. Read More…
