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Role Of Clover "Down On The Farm", Don Sorrell
Role Of Clover "Down On The Farm", Don Sorrell
Forage Symposium at the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Convention
In an effort to evaluate the Role of Clover ”Down on the Farm”, a survey was developed and then e-mailed to Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agents in Kentucky. Agents were asked to complete the survey based on their estimate of use and importance of clover in their particular county. Thirtytwo (32) surveys were returned. The following is a summary of those returned surveys.
Establishing Clovers In Pasture And Hay Fields, Garry D. Lacefield
Establishing Clovers In Pasture And Hay Fields, Garry D. Lacefield
Forage Symposium at the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Convention
Pasture renovation means to renew and improve. In Kentucky, this usually means adding lime and fertilizer, controlling weeds and insects and planting a legume such as red clover and/or white clover. The primary benefits come as a result of getting legumes established in grass-dominated fields.
Estimating Clover Percentage In Your Pasture, S. Ray Smith
Estimating Clover Percentage In Your Pasture, S. Ray Smith
Forage Symposium at the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Convention
You often hear Extension Agents and Extension Specialists talk about how important it is to add clover to your grass pastures. We talk about the advantage of free nitrogen, the added forage quality and yield, the benefit of diluting the toxic effects of tall fescue, and many other benefits. Usually after I give a presentation promoting all the benefits of clover the first question from the audience is, “How much clover do I need?” My standard answer is that 30 to 40% clover provides many of these benefits without compromising grass productivity. In fact, 30 to 40% clover in a …
Why Grow Clovers?, Don Ball, Garry D. Lacefield
Why Grow Clovers?, Don Ball, Garry D. Lacefield
Forage Symposium at the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Convention
Clovers have long been viewed as being special and beneficial pasture plants, but recently the incentives livestock producers have to grow them have further increased. Why are many people more interested than ever in growing clovers in pastures as companion species with grasses? Here are several reasons that collectively make a compelling case.
Foreword [2010], Garry D. Lacefield, Christi L. Forsythe
Foreword [2010], Garry D. Lacefield, Christi L. Forsythe
Forage Symposium at the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Convention
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