Are there fields that you were unable to plant by the last insurable planting date? Considering allowing the field to go fallow this year? Crops planted after a fallow period often struggle to yield, an effect referred to as “Fallow Syndrome.” The problem is the result of breaking critical relationships between plants, microorganisms, and nutrient […]
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With an abundance of prevented planting acres in Wisconsin and Minnesota in 2013, there is a need for cover crops to help build soil during the soil’s “idle” time. In this post I’ll mainly focus on summer annual grasses that work well in the Midwest. These recommendations will focus on whether feed is needed or
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Cover Crops for Grazing Drought ’12 is causing many cattle producers to consider cover crops for fall and winter grazing. Hay is very expensive and in short supply, and corn silage will be short in many areas. A lack of feed is leaving a number of dairy and beef producers looking to liquidate their herds.
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