Corn residues normally are best utilized within 60 days of harvest and also allocated out in portions to reduce waste. In general, corn stalks have a crude protein value of about 8 percent and a total digestible nutrient value of about 70 percent. The nutritional value falls over time to about 5 percent crude protein and to about 40 percent digestibility.
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Pasture Management Basics
Read MoreSome people try to make pasture management a lot more difficult than needed…Some might think that a pasture that is grazed evenly to the ground, all the time, means that no forage was lost – no…It is really about the management of the forage to achieve the goals of production…
SS 711 BMR BD
New Sorghum Sudangrass Variety Performing Well in Tough Conditions
Our brand new product, SS 711 BMR BD, is performing exceptionally well in not-so-ideal circumstances. After receiving no rain for 45 days and surviving through 100-degree temperatures, the field finally received two substantial rains.
Read MoreGrazing Considerations in Late Summer / Fall
Read MoreIf you do have any moisture, then it is an ideal time to plant some brassicas for late summer and fall use. Forage type brassicas are highly productive and digestible and usually can be grazed within 75 days after seeding, sometimes earlier. Brassicas need moisture to get started and for speedy growth and good yield. Summer seeded brassicas — seeded now to August — can help supplement forages and also help extend the grazing season.
The Time is Now to Scout Alfalfa Fields
Two recent articles published by the Agronomic Crops Network, Ohio State University Extension - highlight the importance of scouting alfalfa fields. One article touches on NDF while the other highlights a common pest, the weevil. Check out the links below.