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May 8, 2009 The first cutting of alfalfa often is the most important cutting of the year. It usually produces the most yield and its forage quality changes fastest from day to day. This spring alfalfa started slowly, but could begin to grow fast and decline quickly in quality.

May 8, 2009 If you're interested in planting summer annual grasses to boost your forage yield, select the type best adapted to your needs and intended use.

There are six types of major summer annual forage grasses:

May 8, 2009 Nebraska landowners wanting to maintain grazing land in grass, including range and pasture land, can apply for funds from USDA's Grassland Reserve Program. Applications can be made at any USDA Service Center by July 1.