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Fertiliser: How Much Is In Each Bale?
A huge cost to farmers growing forage, fertilser is a nonetheless vital expense which has trebled per ton of dry matter produced since 2002, writes Dennis Hancock, Extension Forage Specialist at the University of Georgia....
A huge cost to farmers growing forage, fertilser is a nonetheless vital expense which has trebled per ton of dry matter produced since 2002, writes Dennis Hancock, Extension Forage Specialist at the University of Georgia....
Keys to Success When Harvesting Alfalfa as Baleage
Good baleage will be wrapped within 12 hours of baling and have a moisture level between 40 and 60 per cent, according to Ray Smith, Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Kentucky....
Good baleage will be wrapped within 12 hours of baling and have a moisture level between 40 and 60 per cent, according to Ray Smith, Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Kentucky....
The Relationship Between Nutritional Status and Bovine Welfare Associated to Adoption of Intensive Silvopastoral Systems in Tropical Conditions
Cattle comfort can be ensured in Intensive Silvopastoral Systems by using woodland grazing to acclimatise livestock to heat and offer protection from changeable weather and thirst, Colombian researchers have found....
Cattle comfort can be ensured in Intensive Silvopastoral Systems by using woodland grazing to acclimatise livestock to heat and offer protection from changeable weather and thirst, Colombian researchers have found....
New Pasture Hope for Saltland Grazing
Melilotus Siculus, a cultivar of Messina offers grazing productivity increases on saline or waterlogged pastures and is set to be commercially available in 2015 thanks to work by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)....
Melilotus Siculus, a cultivar of Messina offers grazing productivity increases on saline or waterlogged pastures and is set to be commercially available in 2015 thanks to work by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)....
Forage Focus: Stretching out the Spring Flush of Forage Growth
May is a vital time for spring 'flush', when forage grasses should achieve 70 per cent of growth and perennial grasses reach full head, writes Chris Penrose, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Morgan County....
May is a vital time for spring 'flush', when forage grasses should achieve 70 per cent of growth and perennial grasses reach full head, writes Chris Penrose, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Morgan County....
Soil Nitrogen for Efficient Grass Production
Noeleen McDonald was the recipient of the Best Oral Presentation at the Teagasc Walsh Fellowship seminar for her PhD investigation into soil nitrogen supply potential in Irish grassland soils...
Noeleen McDonald was the recipient of the Best Oral Presentation at the Teagasc Walsh Fellowship seminar for her PhD investigation into soil nitrogen supply potential in Irish grassland soils...
Alfalfa For Grazing
With total season weight gains of over 800lb/acre observed in trials and demonstrations, alfalfa grazing could be a worthwhile way of extending the productive life of your alfalfa hay stands, according to Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky. ...
With total season weight gains of over 800lb/acre observed in trials and demonstrations, alfalfa grazing could be a worthwhile way of extending the productive life of your alfalfa hay stands, according to Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky. ...
Adjusting Turnout Dates To Meet Range And Weather Conditions
Precipitation rates in Dakota have caused concern for cattle producers over soil condition of the State's rangelands. Pete Bauman, South Dakota State University looks at how to arrive a suitable turn-out date for the 2013 livestock grazing season. ...
Precipitation rates in Dakota have caused concern for cattle producers over soil condition of the State's rangelands. Pete Bauman, South Dakota State University looks at how to arrive a suitable turn-out date for the 2013 livestock grazing season. ...
Big Picture Approach Key to a Successful Grazing System
The false economy of overgrazing, understanding the requirements of marginal and riparian areas and the 365 day concept of the grazing season are the subjects of an Alberta government interview with Grant Lastiwka from the Alberta Ag-info Centre....
The false economy of overgrazing, understanding the requirements of marginal and riparian areas and the 365 day concept of the grazing season are the subjects of an Alberta government interview with Grant Lastiwka from the Alberta Ag-info Centre....
USDA - Romanian Dairy Sector Overview
A shrinking dairy sector is forecast to continue contracting through 2013 as an ageing rural population, some of the lowest milk prices in Europe and a summer drought combine to impede sector progression....
A shrinking dairy sector is forecast to continue contracting through 2013 as an ageing rural population, some of the lowest milk prices in Europe and a summer drought combine to impede sector progression....
Livestock Farmers to Benefit from Grassland Research
Scottish livestock producers are set to benefit from research being undertaken by four PhD students working on new projects which, if successful, could lead to improved industry efficiency and sustainability....
Scottish livestock producers are set to benefit from research being undertaken by four PhD students working on new projects which, if successful, could lead to improved industry efficiency and sustainability....
Measuring Greener Pastures
A bird’s eye view of what pastures are growing in southern Australia will provide insights into future research for the livestock industry....
A bird’s eye view of what pastures are growing in southern Australia will provide insights into future research for the livestock industry....
Control of Liver Fluke and Rumen Fluke Infection in Sheep and Cattle in Northern Ireland
A summary of Liver Fluke is given by the Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute. The last few summers have provided good conditions for the parasite to grow and attention to the condition must be afforded to avoid losses. ...
A summary of Liver Fluke is given by the Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute. The last few summers have provided good conditions for the parasite to grow and attention to the condition must be afforded to avoid losses. ...
Cream of the Crop: The Economic Benefits of Organic Dairy Farms
Job creation and greater economic output are the advantageous economic impacts of organic dairy farming over regular milk production, according to analysis carried out on Vermont and Minnesota farms by the Union of Concerned Scientists. ...
Job creation and greater economic output are the advantageous economic impacts of organic dairy farming over regular milk production, according to analysis carried out on Vermont and Minnesota farms by the Union of Concerned Scientists. ...
Frost Seed to Renovate Pastures
Frost seeding is a great way to rejuvenate pasture and freeze/thaw action can be helped by cattle or sheep trampling in seed, but correct timing is vital, warns Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator, Wayne County University....
Frost seeding is a great way to rejuvenate pasture and freeze/thaw action can be helped by cattle or sheep trampling in seed, but correct timing is vital, warns Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator, Wayne County University....
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