Fall Management of Cool-Season Invaders in Pastures
When cheatgrass, bromes, and other cool-season plants invade native warm-season grass pastures and rangeland, they shift good grazing away from summer.
Thistle Control During October
It’s thistle time again. Even if they are hard to see, this is the time to control them.
Weed Control Options in Seedling Alfalfa
Late summer plantings of alfalfa tend to have fewer weeds than spring plantings, but this year, fall weeds may be a problem in some fields.
How Disc Mowers Can Damage Grass in Grass-Alfalfa Mixes
I like mixing alfalfa with grasses like orchardgrass, fescue, and festulolium and I like using a disc mower, but it can be complicated.
Compared to sickle bar mowers, disc mowers cut faster, require less maintenance, and rarely plug. They can cut the crop shorter and keep going even if they occasionally scalp the surface. And that’s the problem.
How Disc Mowers Can Damage Grass in Grass-Alfalfa Mixes
I like mixing alfalfa with grasses like orchardgrass, fescue, and festulolium and I like the benefits of using a disc mower, but together, these uses can present some challenges if you don't manage the process carefully.
Controlling Winter Annual Bromes this Fall
Guidelines for Alfalfa Harvest During The Winterizing Period
Which Winter Forage is Best Suited to Your Operation
Trying to decide between planting wheat, rye, or triticale for early spring forage? Consider the characteristics of each when selecting the right one for your operation and management.