One of the many great things about cover crops is that they not only cover and build the soil, they can also be used to feed livestock. That’s an outstanding two-for-one benefit. Our team received this question from a dealer looking for a dairy forage blend for one of his customers to seed once spring arrives.
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You may be thinking about planting some fall triticale, balansa clover, or hairy vetch in the fall. What might things look like the following spring in April?
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Below are a few topics that seem to come up regularly when speaking with dairy farmers who are not only making hay but are also incorporating grazing into their practice.
Read MoreHarvesting Fall-Planted Grains for Optimal Quality
Harvesting fall-planted small grains in the spring can be very challenging because of the weather. If weather conditions permit, some very high-quality forage can be harvested.
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