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2004 Forage Spokesperson Contestants, James Chestnut, Jimmy May, Steve Meredith, Bill Payne
2004 Forage Spokesperson Contestants, James Chestnut, Jimmy May, Steve Meredith, Bill Payne
Kentucky Grazing Conference
No abstract provided.
Strategies For Reducing Stored Feed Requirements, Don Ball
Strategies For Reducing Stored Feed Requirements, Don Ball
Kentucky Grazing Conference
A basic, desirable goal for virtually any livestock producer is to minimize stored feed requirements. It is less expensive to have livestock harvest forage for themselves by grazing than to harvest it for them; therefore, the greater the extent to which pasture can be used to provide nutrition, the more profitable a livestock operation will generally be. Thus, it is worthwhile to consider all options that might be available for reducing stored feed needs.
Stocking Decisions: They Make Or Break You, Glen E. Aiken
Stocking Decisions: They Make Or Break You, Glen E. Aiken
Kentucky Grazing Conference
Decisions on species and variety of forage to plant and manage are economically critical because it establishes the potential to meet a particular production goal. However, the stocking rate used to graze these forages is more critical because it ultimately determines if a targeted level of production is reached. Most cattlemen aim for a stocking rate that provides maximum economic return, but it should be emphasized that an economically optimum stocking rate is one that potentially provides sustained economic return. It is obvious that dollar return is not maximized if excessive heavy grazing results in costly pasture renovation, ranging from …
Grazing: Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be, Gary Bates
Grazing: Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be, Gary Bates
Kentucky Grazing Conference
When trying to design a forage and grazing program, producers often try to consider so many factors that it becomes mind-boggling. If basic plant physiology, how and when a forage plant grows is considered, improving a forage program will usually become easier, especially in developing a controlled grazing system. The purpose of a controlled grazing system should be to improve the utilization of the high quality forage produced on the farm. In order to improve this utilization, it is helpful to understand plant growth and quality, and the factors that affect them.
Will Improved Grazing Pay For Extra Fencing And Water Cost?, Ken Johnson
Will Improved Grazing Pay For Extra Fencing And Water Cost?, Ken Johnson
Kentucky Grazing Conference
Expectation is founded on faith, and in faith lays opportunities. I suppose as we look at most farming operations most changes occur from force not by choice. What I propose today and hope to convince most of you; is that here is an opportunity to make more profit, if you’re willing to change and have faith that it will work. Most of us have heard of, if not practiced rotation grazing for a long time. The question many ask, is it worthwhile. Does better grazing management make me any more money? I hope to at least provide some insight as …
Present And Future Tall Fescue Varieties, Timothy D. Phillips
Present And Future Tall Fescue Varieties, Timothy D. Phillips
Kentucky Grazing Conference
Tall fescue has played a key role in forage production over the past century in the USA. It has other uses besides forage applications, such as turf, mine reclamation, and highway rights-of-way, but in this presentation we will focus on forage varieties. Several hundred turf-type tall fescue varieties have been developed over the past 30 years, mainly by private seed companies using material from Reed Funk at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Forage varieties aren’t as numerous. I will discuss some of the older and current forage tall fescue varieties, and finish by discussing the newest varieties, and those that …
Fertilizing Pastures For Profit, Byron Sleugh
Fertilizing Pastures For Profit, Byron Sleugh
Kentucky Grazing Conference
It has been known for centuries that providing certain nutrients to plants is critical for high productivity. The nutrient source and manner in which it is applied may vary, but the desired outcome is the same: high crop yield and quality. Fertilization is the most practical means that producers have to ensure that crops receive the nutrients they need. While increasing fertilizer application and managing pH by liming can lead to increase forage production, your investment should be measured against the potential return. Also, over application of nutrients can potentially cause environmental problems.
Role Of Legumes In Pasture Systems, Garry D. Lacefield
Role Of Legumes In Pasture Systems, Garry D. Lacefield
Kentucky Grazing Conference
Successful livestock programs are dependent on forage programs which supply large quantities of adequate quality, homegrown feed. A major percentage of the feed units for beef (83%) and dairy (61%) cattle come from forages. In addition, forages supply an estimated 91%, 72%, 15% and 99% of the nutrients consumed by sheep and goats, horses, swine and ruminant wildlife, respectively. These values can be put in perspective when we consider that 63% of Kentucky's Agricultural Cash Receipts are from livestock and livestock products. Cash hay accounts for approximately 28% of the total crop value. Hay ranks second only to tobacco in …
Foreword And Kfgc Award Winners [2004], Garry D. Lacefield, Christi L. Forsythe
Foreword And Kfgc Award Winners [2004], Garry D. Lacefield, Christi L. Forsythe
Kentucky Grazing Conference
No abstract provided.