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 …
It may not seem like it yet, but spring is right around the corner. And when the temps start to fluctuate, it’s time to take advantage of nature and frost-seed your clover. At this point of year, the freezing and thawing soil works the seedling into …
Are you looking to “Turnip Up A Notch” with your turnip cover crop as we head into the new year? We’ve got you covered! Turnips are great cover crops as they provide an extended grazing period, capture nitrogen in the field, and work …
Take note of the best seeding rates and planting prep for your cereal plantings. Cereal Rye Commonly known as the hardiest of cereals, rye is able to be seeded later in the fall than other cover crops as it provides considerable amounts of dry matter, …
One sets the nitrogen and one terminates nitrogen, but which one is right for you? We’re here to find out.
Compaction is a major limiting factor to soil health. In pastures, it results in soil layers that are difficult for roots to penetrate and interferes with pasture productivity. When soils are compacted, pore spaces become smaller, reducing the availa …
