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January 2025 (pdf version)

• Introducing Forage News Co-Editor, Echo Gotsick

• Join/Renew KFGC Membership

• 2025 Grazing Calendar Now Available

• Tall Fescue Workshops

• Grazing Calendar Dedication to Bob Hall

• Forages at KCA-Jan. 17

• Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference - Feb. 25

• Pub of the Month: Forage Variety Trials for 2024

Forage Timely Tips for January

• Continue strip-grazing of stockpiled tall fescue for maximum utilization.
• Remove animals from waterlogged pastures to limit pugging and soil compaction. 
• Feed best hay to animals with highest nutritional needs.
• Supplement poor quality hay as indicated by forage testing. 
• Feed hay in poor pastures to increase soil fertility and enhance organic matter.
• Consider “bale grazing” – set out hay throughout field when the ground is dry or frozen. Then use temporary fencing to allocate bales as needed after that. 
• Use variety trial results to select seed for spring renovation.
• Prepare for pasture renovation by purchasing seeds, inoculant, etc. and getting equipment ready.