Feb. 20, 2024
The above average temperatures spanning across the central states are likely bringing first hay cutting and grazing start dates to mind. Whether spring soil testing is in order and/or fert...


Feb. 13, 2024
Frost-seeding season has begun, and it can sometimes be tempting to save a trip across the field by mixing the seed with dry fertilizer before broadcasting. Based on research at the University of Kent...


Feb. 13, 2024
The agricultural industry is often under scrutiny for its greenhouse gas emissions — more specifically, its methane emissions from ruminants like cattle. But this methane belongs to a natural cycle...


Feb. 6, 2024
Cool-season annual grasses such as cereals and ryegrass are widely used at various times in the growing season, depending on location. In the South, they are often seeded in the fall for late-fall and...


Feb. 6, 2024
Feed costs make up the largest piece of the expense pie for cow-calf operations. While this slice comprises the total cost of grazing, hay production, and supplemental feed, focusing on the former fac...


Jan. 30, 2024
Sulfur is a key component of many plant compounds and processes. The nutrient is found in two amino acids that are used for protein synthesis, and it is critical for chlorophyll production...


Jan. 30, 2024
Cover crops are often considered for the functions derived from the first half of their name...


Jan. 23, 2024
In addition to brightening up the inside of a seed bag, colorful seed coatings can serve several functions for alfalfa establishment...


Jan. 23, 2024
If hay inventories are currently tighter than you’d like them to be, don’t wait until spring and be staring at an empty barn...


Jan. 16, 2024
Bermudagrass is a staple species in many Southeastern hayfields. Even so, unpredictable rainfall patterns and extended periods of wet weather can make harvesting this warm-season grass a daunting task...