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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Cold weather moved in Sunday night and for those of you who were waiting to seed your pasture, you have gotten the timing right. When you plant seed at this time of year, it won’t germinate until ...

Present weather with frequent freezing and thawing helps farmers overseed weakened pastures. Natural fluctuations in soil help work broadcast seed into thinned grass stands. “It’s no-till help,” says ...

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 ...

OVERTON – Producers planning to establish or expand Bermuda grass pastures can improve their chances of success with recommended practices, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension forage specialist. The ...

Fall is just around the corner. Winter pasture may extend the growing season while providing high-quality forage for our livestock. The first thing that needs to be done is to perform a soil test on ...