Planting

One of the best ways to accomplish pasture renovation is by frost seeding, sometimes referred to as overseeding. It is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to establish legumes in existing grass pastures, hayfields and in cereal grains to establish cover crops.

One question frequently asked by dairy producers is: What are the most important characteristics when selecting corn hybrids for silage?

It is that time of year again: Harvest is over, and plans are underway for next year’s cropping enterprise. One choice to make soon is which seeds to plant. This is not an easy decision, because so many options exist.

Have you taken a good look at your alfalfa stands lately? They might be getting a little thin.

Most alfalfa fields start to lose stand and production ability after cutting hay for several years.

There are times when seed buyers simply buy the “old standby.” They’ve grown it for years; their livestock manages just fine and buyers seem satisfied. So why fix what isn’t broken? Don’t rock the boat.