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(Photo courtesy of Noble Research Institute.)
Oklahoma, Soil Health, Southern Region

OCC and Noble team up for grazing essentials conference

Oklahoma Conservation Commission is partnering with Noble Research Institute to provide a grazing essentials course at a reduced rate. Read More

Kevin Melvin of MorningStar Farms, left, was a member of the Industry Panel, along with Charlie Bezona, center, co-owner and trader, Reinert Hay and Commodities, Hereford, Texas; Katelyn McCullock, director, Livestock Marketing Information Center and Adam Robertson, right, sales and production manager, Bestifor Farms, Belleville, Kansas at Alfalfa U in Dodge City, Kansas, Feb. 27. John Holman, agronomy professor at Kansas State University, moderated the panel. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
Ag News, Alfalfa, Alfalfa U, Editors, Forage Crops, General, Hay Range Pasture, Kylene Scott

Alfalfa U gives producers answers to their questions 

Man at work on the tractor with hay baler. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #267996708 - Mirko)
Alfalfa, Beef, Cow Calf, Crops, Dairy, Forage Crops

The skinny on what your hay bales really weigh



With drought conditions persisting and another growing season approaching, proactive forage management is essential—these tactics can minimize pasture damage and give producers some insurance in the event of severe drought. (Photo courtesy of University of Nebraska Extension.)

Prepare now in case of drought 

Photo courtesy of Kamathy Schuppe.

Alfalfa growers wait for markets to adjust

Cattle on pasture. (Adobe Stock │ #112955460 - Nazzu)

Timing, flexibility key to grazing tall fescue spring flush

John Deere has expanded its weave automation for balers. (Courtesy photo.)

Deere adds to its round baling innovation

Round hay bales

Understanding a hay test

Consider frost-seeding legumes now to improve pasture health. Grass grazed below ankle height, as indicated by this shoe, can deplete pastures of nutrients and encourage weed growth. (Photo by Terry Halleran, University of Missouri Extension field agronomist.)

Frost-seeding legumes can pay dividends

Figure 3. Comparison of plant residue amount with ability to capture snowfall moisture.

Winter Pasture Report: What’s your plan for spring?

Broadcast legumes when there is snow or frost on the ground to improve pasture quality and profits. (Photo by Linda Geist)

Frost seeding legumes improves pastures several ways