Let’s talk nitrogen. 50 lbs. of N
A recommended rate for nitrogen to stockpile cool-season forages is 50 pounds/acre. But what exactly does 50 lbs./acre of N do for forages consistently?
Still trying to finish my grazing list
Take this time of year to evaluate whether all of your planning and preparation has paid off or if you still have some work to do.
Test soil to maximize forage production
Soil testing should be the first step in your grazing management plan — it'll save you money.
Livestock producers should beware of rabies
Rabies should stay firmly in a producer's awareness. It's a disease that can mimic more common diseases, leading to a delay in veterinary care.
Beware of frost-damaged forages
When some forages freeze, changes in their metabolism and composition can be toxic to ruminant livestock, causing prussic acid poisoning and bloat.
Pasture parasites a huge concern for sheep, goat producers
Most sheep and goat producers will experience difficulties with internal parasite control. Learn how to improve your parasite management practices.
Save money, use livestock to harvest hay
Using livestock to make later cuttings of hay is one of the best opportunities producers have to reduce costs and make more profit year after year.
A wet September makes pasture management challenging
Despite record rainfall, yet again, this year, there are plenty of opportunities to make improvements to water and soil management practices.
What’s lurking in your forages?
Are you scouting your forage crops for disease this fall? This may not be the first item on a producer's to-do list, but it's important.
The perfect time to renovate your pasture
Late summer provides a window of opportunity to renovate weedy or thin pasture areas and there are a couple of good options to accomplish that task.
