Tag: pasture management
Test soil for better forage production
Soil testing provides more information to farmers so they can ensure their fields are healthy, productive and can support the land usage.
A mineral program is key to grazing
Having a balanced mineral program in place is important throughout the year as minerals are involved in most if not all metabolic functions of livestock.
Rotational grazing has many benefits
Rotational grazing is used to graze certain sections of pasture and move cattle before it is overgrazed, which allows the grass to grow back quicker.
Selecting forages for new spring seeding
Choosing a forage that is adapted to the conditions of your pasture may be more effective than adapting your pasture to fit an appealing forage.
Satellite technology to help dairy graziers with pasture management
Organic Valley is testing out new technology using satellite imagery to measure pasture health with 22 farms, including five in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Think ahead to spring forage seedings
One thing we can do on these cold and snowy winter days is think of warmer temperatures and plan for new forage seedings.
Sampling forages helps livestock farmers know what they’re feeding
The quality of forages made in 2020 was much better for most compared to the previous two years.
Pasture monitoring a useful tool
Monitoring pasture growth increases farm profitability through improved weed control, forage yield, nutrient distribution and decreased erosion.
Frost seed for improvement
Frost seeding of legumes in February and early March can be used to improve pasture, hay quality and yield.
What you need to know about frost seeding
This freezing and thawing is what gives frost seeding a great chance to work. Learn more about this higher risk way to establish new forages.
