Fall frost and alfalfa: Risk management in play for growers
The lingering impact of this year’s drought has some producers debating whether to cut their alfalfa before a killing frost to ensure their livestock have sufficient stored forage or to not cut it to ensure the plants have less risk of winter injury, an Ohio State University Extension educator said.
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Mycotoxin contamination: Effects on dairy production
Solutions to mycotoxin issues will be the topic of a South Dakota State University Extension seminar on Nov. 7.
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Soil tests may not show accurate nutrient availability
Growers conducting soil tests this fall may be surprised at unexpectedly low potassium (K) levels. It’s likely, however, that fields tested in drought-stricken areas have plenty of nutrients waiting to move back into the soil, according to DuPont Pioneer agronomists.
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Advice on feeding corn stalks to dry cows and heifers
General recommendations are to feed corn stalks to dry cows and heifers up to 33 percent of the forage content of the diet.
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Advice on feeding corn stalks to lactating cows
Corn stalks can be used sparingly in lactation diets, but you need to use caution.
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Dairy Focus: Shrink feed shrinkage
Feed costs represent the largest single expense on most dairies. Feed shrink can represent from 5 to 15 percent of the total feed cost on a dairy.
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Fall testing for soybean cyst nematode
Soybean cyst nematode numbers are highest near harvest. Use soil sampling and professional evaluation in the fall to identify field infestation problems and plan accordingly for spring.
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What is shredlage?
Shredlage might be a kind of new term for corn silage but it is not apparently quite new because Penn State University (PSU) conducted research to develop a harvesting method that can increase digestibility of both the fibrous and grain portion of corn silage in early 2000.
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Palmer amaranth confirmed in northwest Indiana
Purdue weed scientists with the assistance of Purdue Extension educators and various agricultural industry reps have identified corn and soybean fields in northwestern Indiana that have Palmer amaranth infestations.
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Exercise proper management when grazing corn fodder
Many producers have turned to letting cattle graze corn fodder as a cost-effective feedstuff amid record-setting drought. But a Purdue Extension animal scientist says there are certain precautions to take to keep animals healthy.
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Advice on post-harvest residue management
To ensure uniform stand establishment for highest yields, you must carefully manage corn residue during and following harvest.
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