Forage Types

How far can we extend the grazing season profitably?

Last month (September issue of Progressive Forage,  Part I

It’s about as basic as you can get in alfalfa production: Make sure soil nutrients are at optimal levels to give your crop the best opportunity to grow and thrive, and achieve return on investment and yield potential goals.

Genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa was deregulated in 2005 for the first time and again in January 2011, opening the door to renewed commercial sales and planting.

Researchers have devoted decades and countless dollars to learn more about plants and animals alike in order to help farmers utilize them to the fullest.

Purchased feed is one of the big expenses in beef cattle production, but it can be kept at a minimum with good-quality, year-round grazing.

Kyle A. Brazil is a certified wildlife biologist and graduate research assistant at the Center for Native Grasslands Management, University of Tennessee – Knoxville.