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Seeding guidelines increase winter pasture productivity
A few of the benefits of sod-seeding small grain winter pasture include providing high quality forage during the winter months, providing additional forage production during the warm-season grass's dormant season and potentially reducing the need for winter supplementation.
Wheat alternatives expand winter pasture choices
The vast majority of the winter pasture in the Southern Great Plains is wheat. There are many reasons for this, including culture, the opportunity to harvest and sell grain, and government and insurance programs.
Preparation promotes successful winter pasture season
Consider weather, variety, soil, seedbed preparation, equipment and seed quality.
Increased crop residue provides production, cost benefits
Benefits to managing for increased residue include reduced soil erosion and equipment costs.
Know the Soil's Condition Before Reseeding Rangeland
Soil health plays an important role in successful rangeland plantings. Here is what's happening above and below ground.
Pecan Management Calendar: November to January
From November to January, pecan producers should be continuing harvest and preparing for a new year in the orchard.
The Why, What and How of Overseeding Annual Crops in Perennial Pastures
Before you overseed a perennial pasture with an annual crop, determine your goals, what type of perennial crop you have and your planting method.
Effect of Nitrogen Rate on Yield of Nine Warm-season Introduced Perennial Forage Varieties
When ranchers think about planting an introduced summer perennial forage variety, there are usually two questions. One is, "Do hybrid varieties that do well in research tests with heavy fertilization...
Do’s and Don’ts of Cover Cropping
We started our cover crop journey about four years ago and would like to share some of the benefits and the firsthand experiences we have witnessed.
Seed Drill Calibration
Getting the correct amount of seed planted with a grain drill requires calibrating the drill before planting begins. Jim Johnson, Noble Research Institute soils and crops consultant, demonstrates step-by-step how to perform this calibration and the calculations required to determine accurate seed output.