“Now is the time to prepare forage and cattle for the fall and winter grazing season,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Proper management of cattle and ...

Due to several issues, there will be open fields this winter that could be prime candidates for a spring forage crop. Spring-planted oats can provide many possibilities for farmers. Typically in ...

There are definite benefits to using winter cereals on your operation. For example, fall rye is aggressive against weed ...

Many different varieties of forage can be used as cover crops. A cover crop can serve many different purposes, one of those ...

Many area livestock producers have low forage supplies as a result of slow spring pasture growth, delayed planting, limited production of cover crops and/or reduced cool-season plant development.

January brought some drier weather, allowing us to lift the last of the fodder beet and drill the remaining winter oats. Last year was challenging for growing forage crops, with an arid start to ...

Findings from a recent trial in Devon have concluded that outwintering cattle on a diverse mix of forages can help improve both animal and soil health, while also benefiting the wider environment. The ...

COLLEGE STATION — Livestock producers certainly are more optimistic this fall than last year. But, generally, they remain extremely cautious when it comes to rebuilding herds and holding onto forage ...