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Weeds can reduce the quantity and the stand life of desirable forage plants in pastures and hayfields. By Steve Morgan - University of Georgia Extension Updated September 26, 2024 03:58 PM ...
Parts of the Nebraska Panhandle have recently experienced severe hailstorms. This has left many producers evaluating what ...
Following the rough drought that we had, many pastures were full of weeds that persisted while cattle grazed on what little grass grew beside and under the weeds. Skip to content.
Weeds can go to seed in these areas, and those seeds can end up in our pastures and fields. As for control, first and foremost, weed species need to be correctly identified to make good management ...
Study the enemy of your good pastures. Weeds take up vital space, water, and nutrients. A great weekly newsletter to learn about pasture management is ‘Forage Fax.’ ...
Our abundance of rainfall this year has been truly remarkable. I know some local orchard owners who haven’t had to turn on ...
Dylan Stine, district technician with the Tuscarawas SWCD, breaks down the transition from cool season to warm season pasture grasses in the summer.
Pasture and hay forage should be considered cash crops. Their yield translates to pounds of animal gain and subsequent return to a livestock enterprise. Land is valuable, therefore obtaining the ...
Land used for pasture is at risk of becoming a breeding ground for weeds that invade natural areas. Roughly 30% of land worldwide is devoted to growing forage plants for livestock, and as demand ...
Animal pastures and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) fields are continually stressed with a succession of noxious weeds and woody trees and shrubs throughout the growing season. University of ...
Consider reseeding sparse pastures. Aug. 15 to Sept. 15 is the best time of year to seed or reseed your pastures.This time usually has good moisture, less weed competition, and cool, desirable ...
Study the enemy of your good pastures. Weeds take up vital space, water, and nutrients. A great weekly newsletter to learn about pasture management is ‘Forage Fax”.