Ten Ways to get More Grass Production From Pasture
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Steve Barnhart, Forage Specialist, Iowa State University and DanMorrical, Livestock Specialist, Iowa State University Assess your resources. Be realistic. Are your grasses... Read More
When is it too Late to Plant Forages?
Stephen K. Barnhart, Estension Forage Agronomist, Iowa State University Spring hay and pasture seedings are normally done from late February through late... Read More
End of the Adams County CRP Farm, but the Beginning of a New Era for SIFLC
Tanks, electric fence wire, posts and other materials used in the grazing system at the Adams County CRP Research and Demonstration farm... Read More
USDA has a Number of Farm Bill Programs that Assist Producers in Meeting their Conservation Objectives
• Conservation Reserve Program-GENERAL: CRP is a voluntary program for agricul- tural landowners. Through CRP, you can receive annual rental payments and... Read More
Gibbs Family Honored With IFGC Award
The Iowa Forage and Grassland Council (IFGC) recognized a Wayne County family and their farming operation – The GB Ranch – with... Read More
Landowners can now Extend CRP Contracts to keep Grasslands; Protect Water Quality
Some landowners whose Conservation Reserve Program contracts expire in September can now extend their contracts, keeping the land in grassland or woodland.... Read More
Steve Reinart receives 2008 Spencer Award for Sustainable Agriculture
Iowa Forage and Grassland Vice President, Steve Reinart was the recipient of the 2008 Spencer Award for Sustainable Agriculture. Reinart received the... Read More
Establishing New Forage Fields
Stephen K. Barnhart, Extension Forage Specialist, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 Establishment of a productive stand is the first major hurdle... Read More