Make the Most of Forage during Drought
Make the Most of Your Forage In Drought Years Though late June and early July rains have eased 2021 conditions in much of the central Corn Belt, farmers in the Upper Midwest—including much of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Michigan—some are … Read More
Direct Harvesting Grass for Dairy Cows
Innovation added to a pallet friendly forage equals a win win for dairy farms. Feeding green grass to dairy cows is nothing new. This article from Progressive Forage by Heather Smith Thomas highlights some recent innovations that make this practice … Read More
Common Forage Grasses Guide
Species Type Mono-Culture Seeding Rate lbs/acre Soil Conditions Best Use Yield Winter hardness Persistence AC Saltlander Perennial 12 Saline Soils Hay 3 5 4 Annual Ryegrass Annual 25 Fertile Soils Quick Establishment 4 0 5 (Garrison) Creeping Foxtail Perennial 5 … Read More
Cover Crop Reference Guide
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Read MoreNative Warm Season Grasses Guide
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Read MoreNative Cool Season Grasses Guide
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Read MoreCommon Forage Broadleaves and Legumes Guide
Species Type Mono-Culture Seeding Rate lbs/acre Best Use& Qualities Bloat Potential Yield Winter Hardiness Persistence Aslike Clover P 8 Poorly drained soil B 3 3 3 Birdsfoot Trefoil P 6 Grass Mixes, Wet soils N 2 5 5 Chicory P … Read More
Winter Annual Forage Guide
Species Best use Features Benefits Seeding Rate Per Acre Seeding Depth Cereal Rye Haylage Spring Grazing Ground Cover Fastest growth Best winter hardiness Quick germination Quick cover, quick harvest Reliable growth Works well broadcasted 1-2 bu 1 1/2″ Winter Triticale … Read More
Cool Season Annual Forage Guide
Premium Grade Best use Seeding Rate Per Acre Seed Depth Dry Matter Yield Potential Quality Maturity Features Oats Hay 2..5-3 Bu. (80-100 lbs) 1.5″-2″ 3-5 tons/acre Average Medium Easily established, reliable hay source Spring Triticale 100 lbs 1.5″-2 3-5 tons/acre … Read More
Warm Season Annual Forage Guide
Premium Grade Best use Seeding Rate Per Acre Seed Depth Dry Matter Yield Potential Quality Maturity Features German Millet Hay 20-25 lbs 1/2″ 2-4 tons/acre Average Early Leafy, reliable hay millet Japanese Millet 20-25 lbs 1/2″ 3-5 tons/acre Average Medium … Read More