Grass pasture seed is a fundamental component of establishing lush and healthy pastures for livestock grazing, forage production, and erosion control. However, navigating the world of grass pasture ...
Feb. 2—Kentucky's weather conditions are predictably unpredictable. During the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council assembly in November, board members discussed a possible shift in optimal timing ...
The window to frost-seed opens soon. Adding diversity to a pasture can make it more productive than growing tall fescue alone. Diversity can also aid in reducing or diluting the effects of fescue ...
Often, a pasture or hay field has an adequate stand of grass but lacks clover. The absence of a legume results in poor growth and vigor of the grass stand unless regular applications of nitrogen are ...
Ranch problems large and small are often solved around the dining room table. Recently we were sitting around one drinking coffee in Anton, and the conversation turned to seeding pastures. Frequently, ...
Learn effective strategies for repairing drought-damaged pastures including fall planting of cereal rye, mulching, and spring ...
Cold weather moved in Sunday night and for those of you who were waiting to seed your pasture, you have gotten the timing right. When you plant seed at this time of year, it won’t germinate until ...
Seeding small grains and/or annual ryegrass into bermudagrass pastures offers several opportunities. The practice can reduce hay and winter feed costs and enables more efficient land use.
In Indiana, pastures are generally (but not always) relegated to land that is too steep and rocky for row crops. The soils tend to be shallow, low in fertility, and droughty. The dominant plant ...
Fall is just around the corner. Winter pasture may extend the growing season while providing high-quality forage for our livestock. The first thing that needs to be done is to perform a soil test on ...