Take a Virtual Wheat Variety Tour Online
August 8, 2008
The virutal tour provides information on variety traits as well as a table to compare traits among a number of varieties. |
Preparing Seedbeds for Late Summer Grass And Alfalfa Planting
August 8, 2008
August is an excellent time to plant alfalfa, irrigated pasture, or other grasses if you have moisture and do it right. Seedbed preparation, as well as good seed-to-soil contact and weed control, are essential to late summer plantings. Half-hearted seedbed preparation produces only half decent stands.
Thickening Existing Alfalfa Stands
August 8, 2008
Last spring many people had a tough time starting new alfalfa stands, and some older stands thinned out over the winter.
Remove Hay Bales Soon After Harvest
August 8, 2008
My recent travels through Nebraska showed me lots of hay. Much of it was being cut, but much of it was still in the middle of the field.