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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage
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Dairy grazing publication series
This publication is one in a series about operating and managing a pasture-based dairy. Although these publications often refer to conditions in Missouri, many of the principles and concepts described may apply to operations throughout the United States.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 03
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Forage selection for dairy grazing, focusing on Kentucky bluegrass, its growth, management, and benefits. Ideal for grazing systems in northern regions.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 06
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Discover the characteristics, growth habits, and management practices for prairiegrass (Bromus wildenowii Kunth) in dairy grazing systems.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 09
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Discover the benefits of Smooth bromegrass for dairy grazing, including its growth habits, adaptability, and tips for optimal management.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 12
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Explore tips on selecting and managing bermudagrass for dairy grazing. Learn about its growth habits, yield, and care for optimal forage production.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 15
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Crabgrass is a high-quality, warm-season forage that thrives in various conditions, offering valuable nutrition for livestock.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 32
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The publication offers guidance on selecting the right forage for dairy grazing, including various types of grass and their yield, quality, and persistence.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 18
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Learn about Old World bluestems, such as Caucasian bluestem, their characteristics, adaptation, and management practices for optimal forage production.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 21
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Switchgrass is a hardy, warm-season grass ideal for pastures and hay. It thrives in Missouri soils and provides quality grazing when managed properly.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 24
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Annual lespedeza is a pasture legume providing high-quality forage in midsummer, thriving on infertile soils, and not causing bloat in cattle.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 27
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Learn about Hairy Vetch, a winter annual legume used for spring pasture and silage. Discover its growth habits, benefits, and best practices for grazing.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 30
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White clover is a legume suitable for cool, moist climates, providing high-quality forage for livestock. It may require careful grazing management.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 04
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Learn optimal orchardgrass management for dairy grazing, including growth habits, fertilization, and seasonal guidelines, to maximize forage yield and quality.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 07
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Reed canarygrass is a drought-tolerant, rhizomatous grass that grows well in wet soils and provides high-quality forage early in the season.
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Bermudagrass
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Bermudagrass makes excellent warm-season pasture and is gaining popularity in Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 10
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Discover the benefits and challenges of tall fescue as a forage option, including growth habits, nutritional value, and management tips for livestock grazing.
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Grafting
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Grafting is the act of joining two plants together and is a way to change a large tree from an old to a new variety. Visit our site to learn more.
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Budding
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Budding is a grafting technique where a single bud is inserted into a plant stock, often used to propagate fruit trees and ornamental plants. The best time is in fall.
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Potential Diseases and Parasites of White-tailed Deer in Missouri
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White-tailed deer are susceptible to a variety of issues. Visit our site to learn about Potential Diseases and Parasites of White-tailed Deer in Missouri.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 02
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Learn about these shade-tolerant annual flowers: Ageratum, Flossflower; Begonia, tuberous; Begonia, wax leaf; Browallia; Coleus; Flowering tobacco; Foxglove; Impatiens; Lobelia; Pansy; and Wishbone flower.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 05
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Learn about these shade-tolerant grasses: Bottlebrush grass; Hakonegrass; Maiden grass, Silver grass; Sedge; Soft rush; Tufted hairgrass; and Woodrush.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 08
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Discover small trees ideal for shaded urban yards, including dogwoods, serviceberry, and hornbeam, with details on size, soil needs, and fall color.
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Growing Black Walnut for Nut Production: Orchard Establishment and Early Management
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Eastern black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) produce high-valued hardwood products and distinctively flavored, highly nutritious, edible kernels.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 03
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Discover shade-tolerant deciduous shrubs like arrowwood viburnum, bottlebrush buckeye, and oakleaf hydrangea to enhance your shaded garden spaces.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 06
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Discover plants that thrive in low-light conditions and learn how to enhance your shaded garden with suitable selections and care tips.