Since hybridization of corn maize became popular in the 1930s, yields have made a steady increase.
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Seed selection is only the beginning to a plentiful forage harvest; check out additional articles on soil testing, root development and timing to help you succeed.
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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.
Planting new fields of pure alfalfa sometimes gets to be too automatic. Maybe it’s time to consider adding some grass to the mix. Let’s look at some of the advantages for including grass with our alfalfa plantings:
Grow better hay, silage or pasture
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