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We’ve done the research and have the experience, and we’ve developed a library of resources to help our community stay informed about the latest technology and understand the science behind our techniques.
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Here’s a more detailed explaination of prussic acid risk concerning varying warm season grasses. This information should be read by all forage producers and grazers alike, to make yourself aware. Prussic acid concern is greatly reduced in diverse mixtures as the cattle can delute out the toxin long enough until…
BMR for grazing or greenleaf silage Cool season grasses are high quality and yield well – in cool weather. Unfortunately in most of the U S, cool weather is followed by hot weather during which growth of the cool season grass slows or ceases. The way this has been dealt…
Teff grasses reputation has been taking the country over in the forage production world. This rapid growing summer annual can provide very high quality, fine stemmed grass that can draw premiums in the horse market and other livestock as well. This link provides a very high quality overview about this…
Here’s a brief excellent explanation on prussic acid published by Perdue University. Covering everything from what it is, forage management, symptoms and treatment. http://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/forages/publications/ay196.htm
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program’s website has a fantastic database of cover crop species. Check out their website for specific information on over 40 different seed species! http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/database/covercrops
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education’s Learning Center has great information about Cover Crops. Browse through a variety of topics to learn about things you can do to improve soil health, pest management, economics, crop rotations and more. They also have helpful videos with tons of great information! CLICK HERE to…
Cover Crop Guide a publication of Cornell University, is a great resource for breakdowns on specific seed species. They also have several newsletter articles highlighting information about the different seasons. With information on Soil Health and their helpful Cover Crops Decision Tool that helps you pick which cover crops would…
The Midwest Cover Crops Council seeks to significantly increase the amount of continuous living cover on the Upper Midwestern agricultural landscape. With specific information breakdowns for each of the states in the Midwest region, this website is a great way to get targeted information about cover crops in your area….