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Establishing and Managing Cover Crops in Missouri for Wildlife and Pollinator Benefits
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Learn how to establish and manage cover crops in Missouri to improve soil, attract wildlife, and support pollinators year-round.
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Introduction to Local Food Systems
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Learn how to create rural and urban local food systems that are profitable and sustainable, connect farms to consumers and support the community and economy.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 5 (September/October)
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Learn how to safely store canned goods and dry apples at home with research-backed tips for quality and food safety.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 20
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Learn about sorghum-sudangrass, a warm-season annual hybrid ideal for summer grazing, known for high yield and drought tolerance.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 23
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Learn to choose the right forage for dairy grazing, with details on various legumes, grasses, and management tips for better productivity and sustainability.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 26
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Crimson clover is a high-protein legume ideal for early spring grazing. Learn about its growth, benefits, and ideal conditions for effective dairy grazing.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 29
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Red clover, a short-lived perennial legume well-suited for Missouri pastures, offering high-quality forage and adaptability to less-than-ideal soil conditions.
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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 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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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 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 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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Big Bluestem, Indiangrass and Switchgrass
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Big Bluestem, Indiangrass and Switchgrass have been reintroduced successfully across Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more.
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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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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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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 13
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Big bluestem is a drought-resistant perennial grass ideal for grazing and hay production, thriving in Missouri soils with excellent forage and wildlife value.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 19
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Pearlmillet is a drought-tolerant, high-yield grass perfect for grazing and hay production, thriving in acidic soils and warm summer conditions.