Grazing too early may reduce plant vigor, thin existing stands, lower total forage production, and increase disease, insect and weed infestations. (NDSU photo)
Ranchers depend on grass as a primary source of forage, whether it be rangeland, pasture or hay. While they carefully select species to plant as cover crops or plan a total mixed ration, many ranchers do not know the primary grass species their livestock consume.“Knowing the predominant grass species is important, because not all grass is equal,” explained Kevin Sedivec, North Dakota...
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