Diversify Your Hay Portfolio
By Joy Beam – King’s AgriSeeds, New Jersey Regional Coordinator Have you ever considered the depth of your hay fields portfolio? Just as diversity in business helps limit risk, diversifying your hay fields helps you weather the all-too-familiar challenges that come with making hay. With many different forage species available, hay programs can easily be…
Oat / Field Pea Mix – A Multi Faceted Simple Yet Diverse Mix!
By David Hunsberger – Central Regional Coordinator Fast Feed Earliest soil cover crop in spring season Aggressive mitigation of out wintered cattle feeding areas or sacrifice lots Rotation for livestock producers wanting a crop season of annuals to maximize forages Organic producers wanting an economical diverse grain crop without cultivation or row crops You can…
Beyond Cereal Rye: Forecrops Setting Up Hemp for Success
Beyond Cereal Rye: Forecrops Set Up Hemp for Success By: Sarah Mitchell, Industrial Hemp Specialist Cereal Rye is the “go to” cover crop. Farmers and agronomists agree, it’s a workhorse. Cereal rye starts quick and grows well. It anchors the soil, builds microbes and organic matter, facilitates nutrient availability, plus suppresses weeds in spring. However,…
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