3 Key Things Every Farmer Needs to Know About Soil Health Exactly what defines soil health? According to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil health is “the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans.” Whatever the nature of your farming operation may […]
More Tips on How to Improve Your Forage Harvest
When it comes to improving your forage harvest you can’t be equipped with too much info. From how to ideally operate your harvesting equipment, to how to efficiently produce and wrap bales of hay, here are more helpful tips for an improved forage harvest. Operate your harvesting equipment at the right PTO and ground speed […]
4 Tips to Improve Your Forage Harvest
Check out these four tips to enhance your forage harvest. Cut hay between 2.5 to 3 inches In most cases your forages should be cut between 2.5 to 3 inches to maximize the yield and longevity of your stand. If you cut to shorter heights you’ll get slightly more yield but experience a decrease in […]
What Effects Can Trace Mineral Deficiencies Have on Your Cow Herd?
Without an appropriate mineral balance your herd may not perform up to expectations or could display negative effects, so mineral nutrition is critically important. You should take a very close look at your mineral program to see if changes need to be made to enhance the health and performance of your cattle. There are six […]
3 Major Ways Mineral Supplements Can Increase Performance in Your Beef Cattle
Experts at the Noble Research Institute, an Oklahoma-based organization of authorities in science, farming, and agriculture who help solve challenges faced by farmers and ranchers, offer these three ways that mineral supplements can help increase the performance of your beef cattle. Growth Performance Sodium (Na), potassium (K), and chlorine (Cl) are essential […]
More Advice on Cover Crops: Mistakes to Avoid
Planting cover crops requires an investment of time and money, and some farmers may be hesitant to plant them out of concern that mistakes will thwart their desired outcome and result in wasted money and effort. However, cover crops—which you typically grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop, provide lots […]
3 Cover Crop Mistakes to Avoid
Some farmers may be hesitant to plant cover crops out of a concern that mistakes will thwart their desired outcome, and with the time and money investment required, being risk-averse is understandable. However, cover crops—which you typically grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop, provide lots of benefits that far […]
Cover Crops: Managing Weeds and Disease Since the Dawn of Time
Cover crops are off-season crops that are grown between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop. They offer many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality and water retention, and suppressing weeds, pests and diseases in your fields. They can also create forage for your livestock. If you’re […]
Using Cover Crops to Manage Pests and Manage Wildlife Habitats
If you’re leery of investing time and money into cover crops because you may not reap the benefits right away, take a closer look at the advantages they offer. These crops—typically grown between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop—offer many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality […]
What You Need to Know About Managing Soil Quality and Water Retention on Your Farm
Cover crops are off-season crops that you grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop. They offer a great many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality and water retention, and suppressing weeds, pests and diseases in your fields. They can also create forage for your livestock. […]