Rye, Triticale, Or Wheat — Which Is Best for Your Operation?

August 28, 2008

If you're thinking about planting wheat, rye, or triticale for spring forage, use this guide to select the right grain for your operation and livestock feeding needs.

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Tips for Spreading Manure On Alfalfa

August 22, 2008

If you have manure to spread during summer, sometimes the only place available is an alfalfa field. But, manure can cause problems on alfalfa.

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Finding Higher Profits in Cash Hay Opportunities

August 22, 2008

Persistent spring rain, potato leafhoppers, fewer acres, and winter injury are making good quality hay scarce everywhere.

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Testing For Hay Quality

August 22, 2008

Nutrient concentration can vary considerably in hay, due to a variety of causes.These can include leafiness of the hay, maturity of the plant when the hay was cut, or even how the hay was handled during raking and baling.

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Options For Late Summer Pasture Weeds

August 22, 2008

Stimulated by recent summer rains, weeds have exploded in many pastures. Because many pastures only had short grass as competition, these weeds grew almost unchecked. Only pastures or areas in pastures with thick, relatively tall grass stands have few weeds.

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August 22, 2008

Douglas Anderson, Extension Educator in Keith, Arthur, and Perkins counties: Rain was spotty but gave much needed moisture to most areas. Hail in the Brule area and south of there last week did quite a bit of damage and will

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USDA: Crop Conditions

August 22, 2008

For the week endingAugust 17, 2008, below normal temperatures and rains acrossmost of the state improved soil moisture profiles andreduced stress on crops. Therains provided enough moisture in some areas to shut downirrigation pumps a few days. With the recent rainfall theNorthwest District is now 2% above normalprecipitation since April 1.

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