Tag: pasture management
Different autumn weeds require different tactics
Weeds can get a strong foothold in the fall. Learn how to manage poison hemlock, spotted knapweed, common ragweed and chicory in your pastures.
Prepare forages, pastures for the fall harvest
The fall rest period is important for pastures and forage fields, giving plants time to store enough energy for winter survival and stand longevity.
How to control foxtails in fields
Learn how to control green, yellow and giant foxtails in their hayfield.
Drought and freak storms can cause erosion damage
We need to assess how these strong Mother Nature events such as drought and rain impact our pastures and forage production.
Bale grazing can increase nutrients in soil
Although bale grazing on pasture can lead to some wasted feed, it has a great potential to improve the forage production in the area it's implemented.
Keep pastures green during dry times
During the heat of the summer, it is very important not to overgraze cool-season grasses. Learn more about maintaining pastures in hot, dry weather.
Make sure you keep soil nutrient management records
Soil sampling on a regular basis, nutrient management records and knowing crop removal rates are must-haves for a successful harvest.
Assess your hay fields after first cutting
When we finish first-cutting hay, it seems to me to be a great time to assess our pasture condition and hay supplies.
Perennial weeds can indicate soil health problems in pastures
Learn how to determine pasture health by taking stock of what perennial weeds are naturally growing in it.
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.
