During the dormant season we often get anxious for warm weather and green pastures, so we start thinking about renovation. Renovation is a practice or series of management practices which “restores ...

Forage establishment techniques can vary widely depending upon forage species, location, soil type, pasture situation and intended use. Using good establishment techniques are essential to achieving ...

In Indiana, pastures are generally (but not always) relegated to land that is too steep and rocky for row crops. The soils tend to be shallow, low in fertility, and droughty. The dominant plant ...

The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University is hosting two field days in August that will highlight innovative strategies for pasture renovation. The events are part of a three-year research project ...

Renovation of pastures is an important process that should be done at least every three to four years for some grass species. Pasture renovation can be costly, depending on how much renovation is ...

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 ...

The dry weather is seriously inhibiting growth of all plant life in the area, including crops (corn and soybean), lawns, gardens, pasture and hay and ornamental plants. Nothing is immune to the ...