winter



Little gray mouse crawls out of metal construction. (Adobe Stock │ #386957780 - glebchik)

Prevent mice and rats from coming inside

Autumn gardening. (iStock │ #1057083186 - schulzie)
(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Estimating winter hay needs

An alfalfa field in early-mid September (Sept. 10), just starting to get into the "no cut" window. At this stage it may be enticing to harvest but either waiting till we are closer to the frost

When should I take my final alfalfa cutting?

Prospects for a good hay production season hinge on moisture and the amount of fertilizer applied. That decision will vary from producer to producer. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Hay supplies mixed, new crop outlook hinges on rainfall