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Alfalfa Is 'Almost Permanent' Pasture
In recent years, grazing-type alfalfa varieties have been released, providing opportunities to livestock operations as a low-input, high-return forage, if managed properly; stands typically could last three to five years with good management.
Research shows economics of pasture conversion
Benefits of nativegrass mixtures on the Southern Great Plains have increased interest in effective methods of converting improved pastureland areas to nativegrass pastures.
Cover Crop Economic Considerations
Many factors should be considered to determine the economic value of cover crops.
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.
Cover Crop Series: Red Ripper Cowpeas
Jim Johnson, soils and crops consultant, reviews Red Ripper Cow Peas.
Cover Crop Series: Bayou Rape Kale Hybrid
Jim Johnson, soils and crops consultant, reviews Bayou Rape Kale Hybrid.
Consider These Items Before Spraying
Spring has arrived, and many ranchers' thoughts turn to killing weeds. Before you hook up the trusty (or in some cases, rusty) sprayer and give 'er a go, think about the these things.
Test Your Soil Before Applying Lime, Fertilizer
Soil testing offers information that can lead to more informed decision-making and ultimately greater productivity and profitability. Sample in early spring for summer crops and in the summer for fall and winter crops.
The Great Cover Crop Test
Jim Johnson, soils and crops consultant, answers a rancher's questions about which cover crop species work best in Oklahoma and Texas.
Observations of 20-Plus Cover Crop Species
Noble Research Institute staff have experimented with growing cover crops in various environments in the Ardmore, Oklahoma, area over the past several years. Here are some observations.