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Evaluation of Cover Crop Mixes for Forage Supply

December 26, 2018 | Posted in Grazing

Source: South Dakota State University Extension

Utilizing a grant from the Midwest Forage Assn., South Dakota State University Extension evaluates different cover crop blends for total forage production and forage quality.

Diverse Cover Crop, No-Till System Bring High Forage Quality, Lower Cost of Gain

Innovative no-tiller and cowman Jake Miller utilizes strip grazing and a variety of cover mixes to diversify food sources for his cow-calf operation and improve soil quality.

By Larry Stalcup posted on August 9, 2018 | Posted in Grazing, Soil Health

Innovative no-tiller and cowman Jake Miller utilizes strip grazing and a variety of cover mixes to diversify food sources for his cow-calf operation and improve soil quality.

Embracing the No-Till ‘Greenhouse’ Effect

From interseeding to relay cropping to ‘engineering by inventory,’ Loran Steinlage is building a profitable, divergent no-till operation

By John Dobberstein posted on July 24, 2018 | Posted in Grazing, Seeding Practices

Several years ago, a trip with friends to look at greenhouses led Loran Steinlage to a Mennonite farm. It was there that he started looking at his farming practices a little differently.

Considerations for Forage Cover Crops After Hail

July 24, 2018 | Posted in Grazing, Soil Health

Source: Daren Redfearn, Extension Forage Crop Residue Specialist, 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.

Cover Crop Considerations after Small Grain Harvest

July 19, 2018 | Posted in Grazing, Seeding Practices

Cover crops can be used for different reasons, such as to provide soil erosion protection, alleviate compaction, control weeds, fix atmospheric nitrogen for the next crop, harvest for hay, and as a grazing resource. The reason for using a cover crop will determine which species or mixture of species you choose, as well as how you manage it.

Grazing Crop Residues and Cover Crops

May 29, 2018 | Posted in Grazing

Source: Penn State University

Grazing has been largely excluded from our croplands but is receiving new interest as an additional profit center for farmers, as well as a way to improve soil.

[Podcast] Strategies for Getting Off the Starting Block with Cover Crops: Part 2

In the second part of this two-part podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., cover crop educator and Pennsylvania no-tiller Steve Groff concludes by sharing important insights for no-tillers who are grazing cover crops on their operation, as well tips for successfully planning and purchasing cover crop seed, and questions no-tillers should ask when identifying suitable seed suppliers.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 26, 2018 | Posted in Grazing, Seeding Practices

In the second part of this two-part podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., cover crop educator and Pennsylvania no-tiller Steve Groff concludes by sharing important insights for no-tillers who are grazing cover crops on their operation, as well tips for successfully planning and purchasing cover crop seed, and questions no-tillers should ask when identifying suitable seed suppliers.

Grazing Cereal Rye After an Anhydrous Application

April 26, 2018 | Posted in Grazing

Source: Daren Redfearn, Extension Forage Crop Residue Specialist, University of Nebraska Extension

Nebraska Extension answers a question about the safety of grazing cereal rye this spring after anhydrous ammonia is applied.

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