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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 08
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Discover tips for selecting the right forages like small grains for winter grazing, including planting and management strategies tailored to Missouri's climate.
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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 11
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Discover the characteristics, growth habits, and management tips for timothy grass (Phleum pratense L.) in dairy grazing systems.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 14
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Discover the benefits and challenges of using corn for grazing dairy cows, including high feed yield, quality, drought risk, and input costs.
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Dairy Grazing: Selecting the Right Forage, Page 17
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Indiangrass is a warm-season, perennial grass offering quality forage and wildlife habitat. Best grown in mixtures, it thrives statewide with proper management.
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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 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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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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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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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 04
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Explore shade-tolerant evergreens like American holly, Canada hemlock, and Japanese holly, ideal for adding year-round interest to your shaded garden.
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Gardening in the Shade, Page 07
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Discover shade-tolerant perennials like astilbe, hosta, and bleedingheart to enhance your garden's beauty. Learn how spring-flowering bulbs thrive under trees.
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Growing Black Walnut for Nut Production: Bearing Years Management
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Once your black walnut orchard is established and begins bearing, the goals for caring and maintaining the orchard will evolve as the trees continue to mature and yields increase. This guide outlines the steps and operations required to care for bearing and mature black walnut orchards.
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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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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 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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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.