Tag: pasture management
Cutting wheat silage
Wheat can be both a cover crop or a fall pasture, which provides a provisional forage when hay or silage is running out in the summer.
Can red clover revive damaged or declining alfalfa stands?
For some producers across the state, last winter was hard on an established alfalfa hayfield. An option is to improve the stand with perennial grasses.
Management intensive grazing is first step for increased profit
Management intensive grazing is thought to be one of the best ways to maximize grazing capacity. Find out if it's a profitable strategy for your operation.
Get weeds under control early
If herbicides are what you need to tackle a problem, consider the temperature and timing and their impact on the product you are using.
Time for pasture ‘spring cleaning’
Walking fence lines, inspecting for weak spots, finding weed stands, setting up rotational grazing patterns and more will help get your pastures ready.
Rotational grazing, stockpiling can cut down on fertilizer needs
It is time to look at your pastures and figure out how to get more production out of them so you do not have to make as much hay.
Mixing it up in the pasture
Having a mixed stand, whether for hay or pasture, has several benefits. Including legumes can reduce nitrogen needs for the field.
Improving pastures with improved seed is worth the cost
Learn how to determine whether reseeding or overseeding might be the answer to improving your pasture.
How best to utilize your fertilizer dollars
The cost to fertilize pastures will be much greater this year. Learn how to prioritize soil amendments and minimize the money you spend on your pastures.
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.
