Fescue Pasture Management

The majority of the species clump and form tufts with the exception of the red creeping varieties, which spread by rhizomes. These grasses are perfect for temperate and cooler regions, especially maritime and low mountainous climates.

The population of people who use draft animals, in other words, is not shrinking. Worth noting, though, are sales of smaller tractors (below 40 hp), as well as two-wheeled walk-behind tractors, which are actually on the rise by as much as 20 percent over...

Some producers frost-seed and allow the livestock to trample the seed into the ground via hoof traffic. Put the chill on your winter feed expenses by planting cool-season forages for your livestock.

Although we all eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring each year, we know that the transition from snow to dry ground comes with a price, and that price is an in-between “wet ground” stage known as mud.

In the barn, fly-dirt left behind on virtually every surface is ugly, unsanitary and difficult to remove. Consider fly management on your farm as a standard chore that lessens in frequency if carried out regularly.

Is there water on site? The power that drives a wild farm is largely derived from the natural sources that are abundant during each respective season. A No-Till Strategy Soil is teeming with biological activity and life on the microscopic level.

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Traditional tilling methods, however, turn the soil, bringing the sub-surface moisture to the top layer, where it can easily evaporate. Want to save money on your irrigation-water bill?

Keep in mind, a certain amount of every large bale stored outside invariably spoils, depending on whether it's twine or net wrapped, how much rain and snow falls during the storage period, what kind of soil it's stored upon and the amount of space between...

Here, we offer ideas to help you step into the woods with a keen eye for opportunities. Does your woodlot have a lot of paper birch trees? Branching Out Your property has boundaries, but your woodland projects don't have to.

Soil tests typically check for three major nutrients—nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)—as well as soil pH level. For example, pH levels range from 0 to 14; a 7 is considered neutral while 0 is totally acidic.

Author's Note: My sincere thanks to Nat Henton and Dr Jim Tidwell of Kentucky State, Professor/Chair of Division of Aquaculture for taking the time to share their knowledge, enthusiasm and love of aquaculture.

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To wrap your head around the construction of an aquaculture pond, use the diagram below to jog the pond-construction thought process. Tags hobby farm Use this visual diagram of an aquaculture pond to consider the best way to build your operation.

And because we have so much more woods than pasture, silvopasturing is a major component of the way we raise pigs. Because there are close to 60 species of oak trees in the U.S., and one tree can produce thousands of acorns in a year, the nut is an invaluable...

The grass has deep widely set roots. It originated in Europe and is now found in North America, Europe and North Africa. Tall fescue grass is a bunch grass and established lawns may eventually have die out in some areas, requiring spring reseeding.freestar.queue.push(function()...

In places where temperatures are high and there is a great deal of humidity, grass may turn brown and go dormant. Plant 1/8 inch deep and keep mowed at 3-4 inches high.While red fescue will grow fine on its own, it does much better when mixed with other...

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You can sow turnips with other crops, too, but keep in mind that at around 55 days to maturity, they take longer than most others on this list. Planting a drying bush bean between (or within) your corn rows can be an excellent way to feed your corn crop...

Compost is less likely to cause nutrient imbalances. With the joy of keeping livestock comes the annoyance of managing manure. “Overstocking is the primary cause of water-quality contamination on small livestock farms,” Bradley says.

Rye should be planted between August and September—though some seed can go in as late as October—and can either be drilled or broadcast successfully. While grass is a valuable supplement to a hog's diet, the only pasture-based crops touted as a potential...

The timing of natural cycles coincides with our own physical needs and energy level. Don't shy away from planting cover crops that won't tolerate a hard winter freeze: They'll simply do you the favor of dying off before spring arrives and without going...

Finally, warm-season grasses native to your area will likely be hardier and less susceptible to pests and diseases than their non-native counterparts. Provide a refuge for grassland birds on your farm with these field-management techniques.

Obviously these situations aren't always possible, but if you can implement at least a few of them you'll save some time having to scrub buckets out. The most common cleanliness issue with water troughs is algae, and some of it can even be dangerous for...

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Plowing, may require a stronger harness than carting, for example. In Draft Horses and Mules: Harnessing Equine Power for Farm & Show (Storey, 2008), authors Gail Damerow and Alina Rice write, “A driving harness allows the animal to move under a lighter...