Every year, new cover crop products promise bigger roots, better soil and improved performance. Some live up to the hype, and some…well, let’s just say they look a lot better in the sales brochure than they do in the field. That’s w …
There was a time when planting pastures was simple. Plant one thing, hope it rains and try not to think too hard about August. Unfortunately, Missouri summers, rising costs and grazing pressure have a way of exposing weak forage systems in a hurry. Th …
We all love when spring finally shows up—warmer days, green poking out everywhere and mud. Ok, not so much the mud. But mud and spring seem to go hand-in-hand. This is also the time of year when those troubled areas of pooling water in pastures and f …
Pastures do not thrive on their own. Between grazing pressure, mud, drought and whatever Mother Nature feels like throwing at us, most pastures eventually need a little help. When it’s time to thicken up a stand or boost forage quality, two common ap …
You Don’t Have to Change Everything—Just Start Somewhere. You think it might be time… Time to seriously consider adding a cover crop rotation to your operation. You’ve got neighbors who swear it’s improved their soil quality and boosted yields. Every …
Rotational grazing sounds great in theory. You’ve heard the pitch: move your herd from one paddock to the next, let the grass recover, boost pasture productivity and save on feed costs. But we don’t hang our hats on theory. Missouri cattle producers …
If this is your first season with cover crops—or you’re looking for ways to manage them without leaning so hard on chemicals—you’re not alone. Today’s farmers are starting to explore different termination methods, whether for soil health, input cost …
Winter is prime time for planting cereal cover crops like rye and barley. But to achieve the highest level of success, it’s important to note the proper seeding rates and planting tips of each crop to help them get the best start possible. Cereal Wint …
