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Annual Cover Crops an Additional Forage Source

July 17, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

As a result of a challenging fall harvest and a considerable precipitation deficit across much of North Dakota, ranchers are considering options to increase their forage supply. These tips from North Dakota State University Extension can help guide species selections.

2019 Challenge: Forage Production Options for Ohio

June 25, 2019 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Source: Ohio State University

With July 1st just around the corner, Mark Sulc, OSU Extension Forage Agronomist, and Bill Weiss, OSU Extension Dairy Nutritionist, help address this year's forage dilemma. If one is looking for quality and quantity, what are your best options?

Considerations for Forage Cover Crops After Hail

July 24, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

With significant weather-related damage to corn and soybean fields in Nebraska recently, there could be an opportunity for growers to try seeding cover crops in those fields to raise a high-quality forage and offset at least some of the lost fall and winter grazing potential, says University of Nebraska Extension.

Annual Forages and Windrow Grazing as an Alternative to Cash Grain Crops

April 25, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

The relationship between current grain prices and forage/pasture prices in western Nebraska is creating a scenario where forage crops may provide an economically viable alternative to a cash grain crop, says University of Nebraska Extension.

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Keys To Conserving More Water, Part 2

By Mark Watson posted on February 24, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

A systems approach that includes a diverse crop rotation and a forage crop can no-tillers improve soil health and use irrigation water more efficiently.

Power of Legumes, Part 3

Five fields sampled for biological diversity and measured with the Phospholipid Fatty Acid (PFLA) test showed some interesting results.

By Mark Watson posted on December 23, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

On our farm we sampled five fields for biological activity this fall. We waited to sample the fields until the middle of September. The reason we waited was to get some rain so we could get our probe in the ground. We also figured moisture may increase the amount of biological activity.

No-Till Forages into Wheat Stubble

June 30, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Wheat stubble can be an excellent seedbed to no-till plant forages, says University of Nebraska Extension. Here are some tips for ensuring a successful stand.

Replanting To Forages After Storm Damage

July 1, 2011 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Each year excessive rain, floods, hail, tornadoes, and other calamities of nature create the need to replant crops, often later in the season than you would like.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till Brings Challenges Surprises and New Options

Fewer field passes means this California no-tiller and dairyman can raise three forage crops per year.

By Michael Crowell and Martha Mintz posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

I tried no-till because of the potential savings I saw, but it’s brought us so much more. Making the switch to no-till has allowed us to raise three high-quality forage crops per year on the 270 acres we intensively farm in the San Joaquin Valley.

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New Seed-Count Label Will Benefit No-Tillers And Seed Companies

October 1, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

No-tillers will be able to buy corn, soybean, wheat and field-bean seeds based on seed counts starting Jan. 1 after the National Conference on Weights and Measures recently approved standardized testing methods and procedures to verify seed count labeling.

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