News
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Greenhouse gases mitigation by nitrogen fertilization of switchgrass
Published on August 14, 2012
Nitrogen fertilization is an important management practice for switchgrass biomass production and feedstock quality. -
Cereal rye: Why not grow it locally?
Published on August 13, 2012
Farmers who need a good rotational crop should consider cereal rye, a crop that is high in demand but short in supply. -
CRP emergency grazing and haying information
Published on August 9, 2012
The official USDA policy and press releases on emergency grazing and haying of CRP land and other sources of assistance are attached in this article. -
Rethinking challenges to animal production systems
Published on August 8, 2012
Addressing issues concerning animal welfare, environmental impact, labor concerns and economic viability collectively rather than as single issues with individual solutions may lead to more sustainable livestock production systems. -
Husbandry practices for rearing dairy steer calves
Published on August 8, 2012
Dairy steers supply 15-20 percent of the nation’s fed beef cattle. On farm husbandry practices are important to ensure the long-term calf health. -
Planting winter rye to extend the grazing season
Published on August 8, 2012
Winter rye is one of the most winter-hardy field crops and can be used to extend the grazing season or be fed as a green chop. -
Choosing cover crops
Published on August 8, 2012
There is help for producers to determine what cover crops they should use in their rotation. -
Keys to successful establishment of grass-legume conventional seedings: Part I
Published on August 7, 2012
Plan ahead and pay attention to details for good results when it comes to grass-legume conventional seedings. -
Mediate disaster-related financial issues – don’t procrastinate
Published on August 3, 2012
Farmers who have experienced crop losses through drought or freeze may benefit by utilizing mediation services if they cannot meet financial obligations. -
Feed inventory essential to producers facing record feed prices
Published on August 3, 2012
Milk producers will be challenged to produce enough high quality forage and concentrate feeds for dairy cows this year due to drought. Dairy farmers should inventory feeds, develop feed procurement and cow culling strategies to offset these conditions.