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Forage Covers in a Drought

September 27, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Is it worth planting a cover crop to use for forage in a drought? Any forage produced will be that much more valuable this year, but what is the likelihood anything will grow if you put seed in the ground? Read more in this article from the University of Minnesota.

Reduce Agriculture's Carbon Footprint by Grazing Cattle

September 22, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

Source: AgriLife Today

Ruminant animals like cattle contribute to the maintenance of healthy soils and grasslands, and proper grazing management can reduce the industry’s carbon emissions and overall footprint, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist. Read more in this article from AgriLife Today.

[Podcast] Significant Increase in Soybean Yields From Grazing Cattle

This week’s podcast, sponsored by GS3 Quality Seed, features Humberto Blanco, a soil scientist with the University of Nebraska. Blanco will discuss a 16-year study he has done on cattle and soil compaction, soil ecosystem services, how the timing of grazing cattle affects compaction and more.

September 1, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

This week’s podcast, sponsored by GS3 Quality Seed, features Humberto Blanco, a soil scientist with the University of Nebraska. Blanco will discuss a 16-year study he has done on cattle and soil compaction, soil ecosystem services, how the timing of grazing cattle affects compaction and more.

[Podcast] Watch for Toxicity When Grazing Covers

This week’s podcast, sponsored by GS3 Quality Seed, features Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University. Meehan will discuss current forage production levels and conditions despite drought conditions, how growers can prevent overgrazing, the importance of grazing fields at appropriate growth stages and more.

August 25, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

This week’s podcast, sponsored by GS3 Quality Seed, features Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University. Meehan will discuss current forage production levels and conditions despite drought conditions, how growers can prevent overgrazing, the importance of grazing fields at appropriate growth stages and more.

Cattle Like Grazing on Diverse Cover Crop Mixes

The combination of a 3-way crop rotation, covers and grazing is resulting in big savings by reducing the number of tillage passes, increasing yields and improving soil health.

By Sarah Hill posted on July 24, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

In farming, it’s the little things that will get you — or the little things can add up to more profits if they’re done right.

Reducing Inputs by Grazing Cover Crops

Extending the grazing season by grazing annuals in the fall or late summer allows perennial pastures to rest longer, says NRCS state agronomist.

By Sarah Hill posted on July 22, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

Using cover crops as forages can offer an economical, alternative feed source to growers who have livestock.

Develop Mutually Agreeable Lease Terms to Reap Soil Health, Yield Rewards

Tenants and landlords should work together to resolve the many logistics around cover crops, including the number of acres planted, expenses, profits and other issues.

By Libby Wawzenek posted on July 22, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

Statistics show that cover crop adoption is on the rise across the U.S. There was a 50% increase in the amount of land on which farmers planted cover crops between 2012 and 2017, according to the USDA’s 2017 Census of Agriculture.

How to Avoid Soil Compaction When Grazing Covers

July 14, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

Source: Lancaster Farming

Cover crops are considered one of the most effective and economical ways to improve soil health. It is important, however, to avoid causing excessive compaction that could negatively affect following crop yield and increase runoff and erosion. Read more in this article from Lancaster Farming.

Haying, Grazing or Chopping Covers Now Won't Reduce Prevented Planting Payment

July 6, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

Source: USDA

Agricultural producers with crop insurance can now hay, graze or chop cover crops for silage, haylage or baleage at any time and still receive 100% of the prevented planting payment. Previously, cover crops could only be hayed, grazed or chopped after November 1, otherwise the prevented planting payment was reduced by 65%.

Grazing Covers: Negative Impacts on Soil & Yields

July 2, 2021 | Posted in Grazing

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Grazing cover crops can be a potential option to re-integrate crops with livestock production and reverse the adverse effects of separating crops and livestock production. Grazing cover crops could still maintain the benefits from cover crops as roots and some stubble remain after grazing. Read more in this article from University of Nebraska Extension.

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Forage Covers in a Drought

Reduce Agriculture's Carbon Footprint by Grazing Cattle

[Podcast] Significant Increase in Soybean Yields From Grazing Cattle

[Podcast] Watch for Toxicity When Grazing Covers

Cattle Like Grazing on Diverse Cover Crop Mixes

Reducing Inputs by Grazing Cover Crops

Develop Mutually Agreeable Lease Terms to Reap Soil Health, Yield Rewards

How to Avoid Soil Compaction When Grazing Covers

Haying, Grazing or Chopping Covers Now Won't Reduce Prevented Planting Payment

Grazing Covers: Negative Impacts on Soil & Yields

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