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- Heart of America Grazing Conference
- Register now for Fall Grazing School, Sept. 10-11 in Versailles, KY
- Blue-green Algae: Dangerous to Pets and Livestock
- 12 Habits of Highly Successful Forage Producers
- Cover Crops Following Corn Silage
- Current USDA Hay Market Prices
- Alfalfa Checkoff Funds Two University of Kentucky Projects
- Watch for Fall Army Work in Pastures
FORAGE TIMELY TIPS FOR AUGUST
If not already done, soil sample and apply fertilizer as needed.
Plant perennial grasses and legumes. Consider using a novel endophyte tall fescue.
Harvest hay as needed. Do NOT harvest alfalfa after mid-September.
Scout pastures, identify perennial weeds and woody brush. Consult an agricultural professional to determine the control strategy.
Closely monitor livestock and do NOT overgraze. Pasture plants accumulate energy reserves in the fall that help them overwinter and regrow in the spring.
Feed hay to allow pastures to stockpile for winter grazing.
Rest native warm-season grass fields until after frost for better winter survival.
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