Perennial pastures usually take a lot of money and hard work to establish, but years of use can lead to various problems including overgrazing and weed infestations. But there are ways to freshen up ...

Grass pasture seed is a fundamental component of establishing lush and healthy pastures for livestock grazing, forage production, and erosion control. However, navigating the world of grass pasture ...

Producers wanting to add to or improve the forage species in their existing pastures should consider using either the frost seeding method in February and early March, or interseeding later in the ...

The window to frost-seed opens soon. Adding diversity to a pasture can make it more productive than growing tall fescue alone. Diversity can also aid in reducing or diluting the effects of fescue ...

Frost seeding is a low-cost option to renovate a pasture or hayfield. It involves broadcasting seed on to the soil surface and letting natural freeze/thaw cycles work to increase seed to soil contact.

UNDER-PERFORMING pastures are a significant risk this spring and beyond for many livestock farmers. Increased autumn disease challenge, excessive rainfall and a lengthy period under snow have left ...

Feb. 2—Kentucky's weather conditions are predictably unpredictable. During the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council assembly in November, board members discussed a possible shift in optimal timing ...

Do chickens improve soil? Discover how to utilize chickens for pasture overseeding ahead of grazing livestock, such as cattle. If you’ve raised broiler chickens in mobile shelters on pasture, then you ...

It is time to reseed pastures and hayfields for 2011. The following contains useful information to consider before you head to the fields this spring. Establishing grass-legume mixtures: Legumes are ...