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The Cheapest Hay Is the Hay You Never Buy

UnderstandingAg

Early spring grazing is another advantage to having a stockpile of forage. When the snow melted off the fields, there was some green growth available amongst the stockpiled forage, and when spring arrived, we observed that the cattle were ready to return to grazing pasture rather than bale grazing. What class of livestock are they?

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Will I Really Benefit from Grazing My Cover Crop?

UnderstandingAg

Concentrations of minerals in cereal rye forage at several developmental stages when harvested at a 4-inch height. Nutrient removal is a function of not only nutrient concentration but also forage yield. are on a per ton of dry matter basis for the forage. The manure, urine, saliva, etc. Boot stage 3.8 Full head 2.2

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Growing Healthy Soil and Grass Regenerates Minnesota Farm, Farmer and Family

UnderstandingAg

Never applying more than 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre to his corn acres, Bergler harvests 230 bushel-per-acre corn behind a seven-way grain mix with peas and flax. I used to haul 80-100 loads of manure each year and now Im down to seven. They also wonder why Im not harvesting my sorghum or hay mixes.

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Managing Dairy Slurry to Maximize Nutrient Capture

UnderstandingAg

Manure slurry is a valuable but difficult resource to manage on dairy farms. Slurry pits must be emptied to make room for the never-ending stream of manure. Manure is often not a top priority for most dairies and handling may have to wait until seasonal fieldwork is completed. This causes the soil microbiology to go dormant.

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The Best Types of Hay to Choose for Your Livestock

Farmbrite

Carbohydrates and Energy, and Fiber The amount of energy contained in hay or forage is contained in carbohydrates. The amount of water needed varies by species, animal age, stage of life, available live forage, and environmental temperatures. Be sure not to over-harvest and give enough time for your crop to regrow.

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When Not Farming is the Best Use of Land

Modern Farmer

The GLSAs provide vegetative cover for foraging, roosting and nesting wildlife including raptors, wading birds, songbirds, pollinating insects and small mammals such as moles and mice. “We He credits this with the deep-rooted grasses aerating the soil and the added nutrients deposited from the manure of the grazing animals.

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How Syntropic Agriculture Restores Soil and Farms

ATTRA

Unlike many agroforestry systems that take years to become productive, syntropic agriculture allows for harvests in as little as three months. One way people integrate livestock into syntropic systems in subtropical and tropical climates is by planting Napier and Mombasa grasses along field edges, providing valuable forage.