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- Western Kentucky Summer Forage Tour Focuses on Forages for Grass Finishing
- Quote of Month "You May Delay, But Time Will Not" - Benjamin Franklin
- UK Part of multi-state FREE Grass Finished Beef Workshop
- The Hardest Part is Just Getting Started--Rotational Stocking
- Watch for Blister Beetles in Hay
- Deadline to Apply for USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program in August 28
- Featured Forage Publication: "Electric Fencing for Serious Graziers"
- Understanding producer challenges related to growing alfalfa in the South
- Why My Hay Stands Don't Remain Productive
- Depends on Harvest Intervals
- The Miracle Fall Forage Crop
FORAGE TIMELY TIPS FOR JUNE
Apply 40-60 lb N/A to stimulate summer annual regrowth.
Clip pastures late June/early July as needed to maintain vegetative growth and to reduce weed seeds, but don't clip lower than 4".
Slow rotation allowing for a longer recovery period.
Identify fescue pastures for stockpiling. Choose pastures that are well drained, have a strong sod, and have not been overgrazed.
Soil test pastures to determine fertility needs.
Using UK variety trial results, select varieties to plant in the fall and order seed.
Use a designated sacrifice lot to feed livestock hay and supplements as needed if drought sets in and no forage is available for grazing.
