Put lime at the top of your soil pH list
When it comes to fertility, among the most important factors influencing plant growth and stand life is soil pH. Maintaining proper soil pH levels...
Wean smart, reduce livestock stress
It has been said many times that the most economical way to raise cattle is in a forage system.
Mean temperatures keeping cows lean
Some cows I’ve seen lately look thinner than normal for this time of year. With more than a month of winter remaining, it could...
Don’t cut corners or you’ll regret it
If you’re like me, it doesn’t take you long to count the number of hay bales you have remaining for this year’s winter feed.
Reduce waste when feeding, storing hay
Hay handling tips that can keep your supply in good shape.
Managing summer pastures
Beginning in June, we tend to see a transition on our pasture management.
Getting ready for spring grazing
Developing and managing what you have is often more cost effective than trying to completely renovate a pasture or grazing system.
Grazing requires management plan
Spring is one of the most difficult times of the year to properly manage forages. Read more in this week's "All About Grazing" column.
Can we graze stream corridors without damaging the environment?
There has been much discussion over the past several years about whether livestock should be completely excluded from grazing along stream banks, partially excluded, or whether it makes a difference in the water quality.
Fescue beneficial with management
As a little boy on our farm in Morgan County, I could identify orchardgrass, bromegrass, alfalfa and clover, but never heard of fescue. Then...
