
This past week was a return to high summer temperature and lack of moisture.
This past week was a return to high summer temperature and lack of moisture.
What does the word “stockpile” mean to you?
On August 20 at noon Eastern Daylight Time, Franklin County Extension Educator Mary Rodenhuis and I will be presenting a sheep/goat webinar on hay evaluation.
I received a phone call from a shepherd many years ago.
Many professions must invest in tools specific to their trade to be successful. Besides the typical tools of wrenches, screwdrivers, chisels and hammers, what other items or gadgets would be helpful to be a successful forage producer? People Find professionals that are knowledgeable, responsive, and have a passion for forages – Advisors should provide value Build good working relationships BEFORE a problem occurs Your county’s Purdue Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Educator and Natural Resources Conservation Service office are valuable resources Join organizations that emphasize forages as a learning opportunity Excellent considerations would be the Indiana Forage Council (indianaforage.org) and your livestock interest association(s) Provides an opportunity to network with people of like interests Resource materials that emphasize forages Forage magazines, websites, podcasts, apps, and publications A great value is the Purdue Forage Field Guide (ID-317) A helpful weed control guide is WS-16-W. Order both at edustore.purdue.edu. Purdue Plant and[Read More…]
I was asked to come to a field in early April many years ago by a young producer.
Environmental conditions that exist when forages are ready to be harvested influences the amount of hours that it takes to get to a safe baling moisture.
Many plants have poisonous compounds that can cause all kinds of concerns, and even death, if consumed. The interactions that I have had with veterinarians, suggest that the yew is right at or near the top of plants that cause livestock death.
Managing forages for hay production requires much skill. Excellent hay producers understand that yield, quality and persistence are key for a perennial forage production system to be successful.
Successive days of 90-degree plus high temperatures and very spotty rainfall is limiting pasture growth for livestock grazing in Indiana. It is important to develop a strategy of how to feed your livestock now in case the abnormally dry weather continues.
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