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Jeremy Kichler in our previous post discussed the importance of variety selection for winter grazing. Today, Holly Anderson gives some tips to ensure winter forage success. Planting annual cool season forages can increase grazing supply and help stretch hay stores. The most common cool season annual species planted in Georgia are Rye, Oats, Wheat, Triticale,…
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The UGA recommended winter annual forage variety recommendations are available for your viewing pleasure on the UGA OVT website. How does a variety make the recommended list? The recommendations below identify varieties shown to produce above-average yields when planted within the recommended time period for their species and geographic area. What does the Early, Late,…
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Please check out our fall armyworm resources at this link: https://site.extension.uga.edu/forageteam/fall-armyworm-resources/
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I’ve always heard the saying, “in South Georgia, we are always 3 days from a drought.” This year, in many parts of the state, this proves true. Spring plantings were delayed because it was too wet to get in the field in the latter part of April and throughout May, only for it to turn…
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It’s June 11th and the insect pest calls are rolling in and while it’s a little early this year, we are getting calls concerning the two major insect pests of bermudagrass hayfields: bermudagrass stem maggot (BSM) and fall armyworm (FAW). The most important aspect of managing any insect pest in any crop is knowing the…
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Internal parasites are often the #1 health issue producers face with ruminant herds such as cattle, sheep, and goats. It can cause economic loss in many segments of production. Infestations of internal parasites can cause low weight gain, reduced pregnancy rates, reduced weaning weights, reduced milk production, diarrhea, anemia, dull coats, immune suppression, and in severe cases death. Dewormers are often used…
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Below is an excellent presentation conducted by Dr. Lisa Baxter, UGA Extension Forage Specialist, about making an appropriate weed control plan for your pastures and hayfields.
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New Bermudagrass Stem Maggot Management Guide and Video Abstract Click Here for the Management Guide Click Here for the Video Abstract New Bermudagrass Production Guide Click Here for the Production Guide New Georgia Forages YouTube Channel Click Here for the Georgia Forages YouTube Channel UPDATED Forage Budgets for Irrigated Bermuda Hay, Dryland Bermuda Hay, Bahiagrass,…
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If you have ever thumbed through the Market Bulletin hay ads, you’ve likely wondered what all the descriptions mean. The marketing tactics used can leave your head spinning. What makes something “horse quality,” and what makes the $9 square bale better than the $5 bale? If someone says their hay was “fertilized by UGA test…
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(Repost) Thistles can reduce forage yield and delay spring transition of warm season grasses. Thistles can produce large amounts of seed, sometimes up to 4,000 seed per plant. For growers trying to manage the seed bank, please implement control strategies before flowering. Several different thistles are found in pastures, which can include Bull thistle (Carduss…
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