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Study looks at using herbicides to accelerate forage dry down
Herbicide application increased the drying rate of ryegrass and sorghum without reducing nutritional value, but the researchers do have some cautions.
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Are you ready for first cutting of alfalfa?
The first cutting of alfalfa typically has the highest yield and quality. Now is the time to prepare for a successful first harvest.
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New silage production reference manual
The manual contains information about several aspects of silage production, including planting, growing, harvesting, storing and feeding.
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Study examines forage mixtures
The recent study looks at performance of legume-grass mixtures for dairy and beef cattle in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
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Advice on partial corn stover removal
Partial stover removal offers an option for growers dealing with corn residue management challenges.
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Drought increases concern about ear molds in late-harvested corn
The concern about ear mold in late-harvested corn is higher than normal this year following a drought that created conditions ripe for the development of Aspergillus ear rot, an Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist says.
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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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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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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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Aflatoxin less pervasive than expected
The distinct lack of aflatoxin in Michigan corn is a positive note at the end of a difficult season.
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- Ag markets diverge just before the long holiday weekend
- Study suggests dairy herd water quality linked to milk production
- Wis. lawmakers question challenges to large wells
- Traders evening up positions ahead of the weekend Friday
- Bio-Vet and Keller break ground on new facility
- NOAA: Get ready for a busy hurricane season
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
- Class III futures close out quietly last week
- 4 rules for growing a business or industry
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- Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation
