Tag: grazing
In tough times, dairy graziers group together
Dairy farmers at this year's grazing conference talked about the benefits of working together in groups, where financial information and performance is shared.
Every farmer plays huge role in soil conservation
All farmers should try to prevent soil loss. It doesn't take long before topsoil is compromised and your ability to produce top-yielding crops is hampered.
Plan pasture usage before spring
How many animals will my pasture support? Now is a great time to sit back and think about what went well and what needs improved.
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.
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.
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.
Dairy grazing webinar series begins Sept. 19
The Penn State Extension dairy team is offering a webinar series for dairy producers with grazing systems.
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.
