Forages & Grasslands: How They Contribute to the Preservation of Biodiversity
In the earliest theoretical literature on market economy, land is often cited as the only real source of wealth as it was the sole...
Native Forages Offer Resilience Against Mother Nature
Native forages are making a comeback with cattle feeders who are looking for a way to work with — not against — Mother Nature. “Native...
5 Tips to Develop a Grazing System in Sync with Nature
Much has been said and written about ranch sustainability. When you boil it down, however, it’s largely a matter of working with nature....
Get more bang from your nitrogen buck
If you cut your nitrogen by 80% tomorrow, would you expect your production to drop? Of course it would… if you did nothing else....
Cover Crops as Forage for Beef Cattle
Cover Crops are planted with intent to build and improve the soil but what should you watch out for when grazing these crops?...
Opportunities for Cover Crops in Shorter Growing Seasons
In recent years, cover crops have gained popularity throughout many parts of the nation. Much research has been done evaluating their use...
The Challenges of Growing Quality Forages
Perception that forages are too weather-dependent or that producers plant one year and leave them alone for three must be challenged. The...
Forages: Fertility Management
Forage stands require attention when it comes to fertility management. Check out OMAFRA's article on advice and recommendations for...
5 Forage Establishment Mistakes to Avoid
It’s springtime and we are anxious to get on the land and get our new forage seedings in the ground. There are a few common mistakes made...
Reproduction & Grazing Were Designed for Each Other
For optimum energy utilization, the cows' reproductive cycle should coincide with the grass production cycle A study from the United...
How to Measure Moisture Content in Forage Using a Microwave
I have been getting lots of questions about measuring the moisture content of a hay crop prior to baling. The moisture content needs to...
