Spring is fast approaching and producers looking for a bit of extra forage to supplement low hay stocks this year may consider planting a spring crop. Spring oats are one option that can be planted early, produce a large amount of high-quality forage, and are adaptable to fit for your particular system.
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While not as ubiquitous in Nebraska as it is for our neighbors to the south and east, tall fescue is still a prevalent perennial grass in many eastern Nebraska pastures. Fescue can be a great forage resource in pastures, but the risk of endophyte infection makes proper management key.
Producers raising alfalfa may want to pay close attention to their stands this time of year. Before alfalfa plants begin to grow there is a short window of opportunity to control some pesky weeds in our stand; winter annuals.
Spring is fast approaching and producers looking for a bit of extra forage to supplement low hay stocks this year may consider planting a spring crop. Spring oats are one option that can be planted early, produce a large amount of high-quality forage, and are adaptable to fit your particular system.
While forage crops may not always be the main product for most producers, they do play an important role in our production systems, particularly for those of us who own livestock. Don’t forget in your planning this year to give time and consideration to forages. Having a clear idea of the goals and expectations you have for a forage crop are critical to planning success.
The time for spring planting alfalfa is just around the corner. Selecting the right seed is crucial, and two traits to consider are fall dormancy and winter survival. These traits are often treated the same, but are different.
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