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What Is White-Tailed Deer Habitat?
Quality deer habitat includes a mixture of trees, shrubs, vines, forbs, grasses and other plants such as fungi and sedges. Certain plants within each of these categories benefit deer more than others.
Can Legumes and Perennial Grasses Be Grown Together?
With the increasing cost of inputs, many producers are looking for ways to cut costs while still maintaining yield. The most economical forage system will have a diverse set of species to provide high quality forage throughout the entire year to reduce the need for hay and feed.
Finding A Way To Thrive
To scientists, grass is never just grass. Countless species of plants comprise what the rest of us refer to as grass, some of which - like clover - aren't really grass at all, but pod-bearing legumes. To researchers who study them, grasses and legumes are a diverse and dynamic cornerstone of life and agriculture.
Wise management practices improve soil quality
Surface soil produces our food and is vital for life. This precious resource is often called "skin of the Earth" and, just like skin, it is important to protect and maintain its quality.
Study reveals legume-fescue mixture economics
In response to limited information about the economic potential of grazing novel versus toxic tall fescue, a collaborative study between the Noble Research Institute and the University of Arkansas was conducted.
Cool-Season Legumes for Southern Pastures
Legumes can improve the production and nutritional value of pastures while reducing nitrogen fertilization requirements.
Plan for Success with Legumes
"Just because something can be done does not necessarily mean it should be done" might apply if you are considering planting legumes this fall. September is the time to plant alfalfa and the time to plant clovers comes soon after. Are you really prepared or should you actually be preparing for next year?
Cover Crops Add Diversity for Wildlife
Cover crops can add diversity to a system to benefit wildlife species in addition to extending the grazing season and improving soil health.
A Second Great Era
Bill Buckner, president and CEO, describes how the Noble Research Institute is providing solutions to farmers and ranchers as they, and others in agriculture, realize the opportunities offered by cover crops.
Covered
A resurging interest in cover crops raises a new set of practical questions from farmers looking to improve soil health.