Tag: grazing
Feeding methods and efficiency can vary widely at each farm
It has been a challenge to feed livestock this winter due to missed cuttings last year. However, producers can reduce wastage with these tips.
Improve grazing management online
Learn about grazing in the six-week online course "Improved Grazing Management," with the Cornell Small Farms Program.
Mud management will be key again in 2019
From creating ruts in pasture and crop fields to problems with livestock, mud can have a severally negative impact on your farming operations.
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.
