Testing quality of forage
Having your forages analyzed is the only way to determine if hay will meet an animal's nutrient requirements during the winter.
It takes nutrients to grow forage
Proper soil nutrients are required for forage plants to maximize growth. Data indicates our forage plants use 20+ elements to live and grow. All...
Now is the time for pasture planning
The month of August offers a window of great opportunities to get a jump on pasture planning and development.
What can be done about invasives in your pasture?
Pasture walks and inspections help determine where invasive plants are taking root. Learn how to control invasive species when you find them.
Grazing: Explore extended grazing season forage options
With many harvested small grain fields that weren't double cropped to soybeans now sitting idle, cattlemen still have an excellent opportunity to create high quality forages that may be grazed well into winter, and even next spring.
Winter thoughts include whether to plant new forage this spring
Knox County Extension Agent Jeff McCutcheon finds the biggest problem in pastures is not the plant, but the plant-er.
Winter management is key to protecting sod base paddocks
Livestock grazing management strategies can be used to protect those good sod base paddocks.
Match nutrient intake to the production cycle
Consider the quality of available feed during your calving season. Aligning breeding season with times when better feed is available could save you money.
Time to look at those grazing plans
Now is the time to start thinking about adjusting grazing management plans and evaluating results from past decisions.
Good grazing: fall and winter a great time to take stock of your stock
Now is a time of year many cow-calf operators enjoy because the season's calf crop has been sold, all the hay has been made, most of the equipment is put away and there is a little extra money in the bank.
