Hay & Graze Clover Mix adds nitrogen to help grass growth, add diversity to improve soil health, and add protein content to the pasture. Hay & Graze Clover Mix can add years of life and productivity to a good stand of grass.
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The Tru Test WaterWell 2 cattle waterer has worked very well in northern Michigan. Here are 4 short videos showing a few key tips on getting this great tool ready for the winter.
Read MoreCover Crop Field Day Set for Blanchard, MI
CISCO Seeds is hosting a cover crop field day at the Daniel Detweiler Farm.
It will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at:
11409 W. Fremont Road
Blanchard, MI 49310
The program starts at 10:00 a.m. and features a soil health discussion by Christina Curell of MSU and Tim Wiliams from Remond Mineral. Paul Gross, also of MSU, will follow with a discussion on cover crop selection and establishment. Jeremy Sweeten, CISCO Seeds agronomist and forage expert, along with Terry Stiles, will offer training on utilizing cover crops for forage production and lead in plot tour.
This event features a free lunch, which includes pizza and ice cream.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Cattle grazing a cover crop cocktail mix designed both for animal performance and soil health
Event: Cover Crops for Forage & Soil Health
King Street Dairy & Thistle Dew Dairy is hosting cover crop field day specifically aimed at cover crops for both forage production and soil health. If you are interested in attending this event, please see the details below.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 10AM–3PM
7916 Swaffer Road • Vassar, Michigan 48768
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- NRCS programs for cover crops & Soil
- MAEAP verification
- Incorporating cover crops in a grazing rotation
- Seed representatives will be available
- Soil health discussion
- Cover crop plot walk
LUNCH PROVIDED WITH HOMEMADE ICE CREAM - THIS IS A FREE EVENT
Please RSVP by September 4 to the Tuscola County Farm Bureau office 989.673.4157 or Steve Schaub at the NRCS office
Click here for the full flyer.
Planting a Cocktail Mix as a Nurse Crop for Permanent Pasture
In two passes across the field, Jeremy Sweeten planted a summer forage crop, and then added a permanent pasture, which he hopes to be able to graze next Spring. Check out the video below as he explains how he plans to do that.
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