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ALFALFA SOIL TEST:  pH AND POTASSIUM – Megan Taylor So you pulled some soil cores and now you have the results in your hand, now what? On your soil test results you will want to check out pH, potassium, and phosphorous levels across all soil textures. If you have a lighter textured soil, check for […]
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Pasture and Forage Minute

You can subscribe to the weekly Pasture and Forage Minute at: https://gmail.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5c438ee4998f5db5645a35e0e&id=c2f262f559 CORN STALK QUALITY AFTER WEATHERING – Jerry Volesky Fall rain and snow are good for wheat and next year’s crops, but it does have its drawbacks.   One challenge is its impact on corn stalk feed quality. While this fall has been quite dry, there […]
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Pasture and Forage Minute

You can subscribe to the weekly Pasture and Forage Minute at: https://gmail.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5c438ee4998f5db5645a35e0e&id=c2f262f559 FALL WOODY PLANT CONTROL – Megan Taylor As we transition into fall are you seeing more brush and woody weeds in your pastures? It can be tempting to spray herbicides in fall to manage woody plants and brush. I have been receiving several […]
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Pasture and Forage Minute

HAY STORAGE – by Ben Beckman, Beef Systems Extension Educator A number of factors go into ensuring a quality hay crop is harvested each year.  Proper storage of hay may be just as important for a quality forage as efforts in the field.  Don’t let your work to put up quality hay be wasted by […]
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