http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/category/pasture-forage-aa.html en Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/452/452-703/452-703.html Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/452/452-703/452-703.html Soils Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture Pasture & Forage - Crops & Soils http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/VTTP/VTTP-2/VTTP-2.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:21:02 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/VTTP/VTTP-2/VTTP-2.html Pesticide Education Agricultural Insects / Pests Crops Weeds Pasture & Forage - Crops & Soils Aquaculture & Seafood Fisheries Forestry Home Pests Soils Home Systems Wildlife Garden Insects / Pests Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/news/dairy/2011/01-01/dp_2011-01-01_1.html Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:59:21 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/news/dairy/2011/01-01/dp_2011-01-01_1.html Dairy Cattle Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/news/livestock/2010/09/LU_09-01-10-3.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:42:39 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/news/livestock/2010/09/LU_09-01-10-3.html Beef Cattle Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-121/418-121.html <div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>Successful forage establishment requires that seed be planted at the recommended density. Planting lower than the required rate will result in thin stands with increased weed problems and lower yields. On the other hand, planting at a higher than recommended seed rate will significantly increase seeding costs. Calibration becomes more important as the cost of the seed increases.</p><p>Calibration charts can be found on most seeding equipment and they provide a good starting point. However, variations in seed size, weight, purity, and coatings, and performance of seeding equipment can cause large discrepancies between chart settings and actual seeding rates. Therefore, it is critical to know how much seed is actually being metered out for any given combination of variety, seeder, and field condition.</p></div> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:04:43 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-121/418-121.html Equipment & Structures Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture Pasture & Forage - Crops & Soils http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-152/418-152.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:14:54 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-152/418-152.html Beef Cattle Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture Pasture & Forage - Crops & Soils http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-151/418-151.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:40:03 -0500 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-151/418-151.html Beef Cattle Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture Pasture & Forage - Crops & Soils http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-105/418-105.html <p>This publication is a one page poster regarding Maintaining Healthy Horse Pastures. Download pdf in right sidebar.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-105/418-105.html Horses Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-477/406-477.html <p>Horse owners are becoming more educated about pasture management and forage selection. As a result, they are improving the quality of the forages their horses are grazing. Yet, even when a pasture is well managed, horses may require nutritional supplementation to meet their needs.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/406/406-477/406-477.html Horses Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/465/465-341/465-341.html <p>You have considered the ramifications of clearing your land (To Clear or Not To Clear – That Is the Question, Virginia Cooperative Extension publication 465-340), and you have decided to go forward. Now this publication addresses a question many new landowners ask: How do I clear land?</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/465/465-341/465-341.html Horses Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture Forestry http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/404/404-300/404-300.html <p>In order to have an accurate forage test for ration formulation, it is important to have a representative sample. The method of sampling varies with forage type. Silages (corn or hay crop) can be sampled either at harvest or at feed out. There is a slight reduction in dry matter and increase in fi ber during storage, but it is possible to use the analysis of the fresh material to indicate the quality after ensiling. If sampling fresh material at harvest, it is best to take three to four handfuls from every third load or more and place them in a container with all samples from the same field. Keep it covered to prevent drying. After mixing the composite, a sub-sample can be taken for analysis (only a pint or 100 grams is needed).</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/404/404-300/404-300.html Dairy Cattle Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/404/404-124/404-124.html <p>Forage quality has typically been determined by measuring the dry matter, crude protein, fiber, and estimated energy content. Forage testing labs are now able to estimate the actual digestibility of feeds by using newly available tests.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/404/404-124/404-124.html Dairy Cattle Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-104/418-104.html <p>Pasture renovation can be defined as a series of practices that result in long-term improvement in the health, productivity, and botanical composition of pastures. These practices include interseeding legumes and grasses, fertilization, liming, weed control, and improved grazing management. Successful renovation requires planning, timelines, and attention to detail. Before reseeding pastures it is important to determine why the previous stand did not persist. It is essential that these problems be addressed in the long-term pasture management plan.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-104/418-104.html Horses Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-103/418-103.html <p>Well-managed pastures can provide a relatively inexpensive and high-quality feed source for horses in Virginia. In contrast, poorly managed pastures are less adequate nutritionally and can reduce environmental quality. Proper pasture management starts with forage establishment. The establishment phase of forage production is critical since all other management practices depend on a healthy sod. Forage establishment begins long before the actual seeding. Successful forage establishment requires a great deal of planning and attention to detail.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-103/418-103.html Horses Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-102/418-102.html <p>Virginia is located in the transition area between the cool temperate and subtropical zones of the United States. Thus, Virginia can produce a wide range of pasture plants, but varying temperatures and soil conditions require that different pasture species be grown in various parts of the state. Total moisture availability and temperatures are favorable to productive pasture, but shortterm drought combined with high temperatures often limits forage growth during the summer months. Choosing the correct forage species is the first step in successful pasture management. Forages used in Virginia's horse pastures should be:</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-102/418-102.html Horses Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-101/418-101.html <p>Sound grazing management can decrease feeding expenses and stable cleaning and other chores, leaving more time for the recreational enjoyment of horses. In addition, pastures also help to maintain healthy horses by providing exercise and fresh air. Although properly managed pastures can be beneficial to both the horse and owner; improperly managed pastures can be a serious environmental concern. Poor grazing management results in the loss of groundcover that can lead to soil erosion, the degradation of water quality in neighboring streams and ponds, and increased weed pressure in pastures.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/418/418-101/418-101.html Horses Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-455/442-455.html <p>This Extension publication covers the safety aspects of equipment used in large round bale packages such as: balers, front-end loaders, bale handling and transport devices. The key to safe and efficient systems for handling large round bales is an operator who knows the hazards involved and who follows safety practices that can prevent accidents. Operators must be constantly alert for situations that may cause injuries to themselves or others. Besides pain and suffering, accidents contribute to higher costs in terms of unnecessary downtime or costly machine repairs. Alertness and safety consciousness can result in more efficient and profitable baling and handling.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-455/442-455.html Farm Health & Safety Pasture & Forage - Crops & Soils Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture Machinery Economics http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-454/442-454.html <div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>This Extension publication discusses management of hay harvesting with a large round baler. Specific management practices are necessary to maintain hay quality and minimize hay loss during harvest, transportation and storage of large round bales.</p><p>Large round bale packaging systems allow one person to harvest, store and feed large quantities of hay for small as well as large acreages. Proper management is required to maximize effectiveness because losses in baling, transportation and storage of large round bales can far exceed the losses of rectangular bales.</p></div> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-454/442-454.html Machinery Economics Pasture & Forage - Crops & Soils Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-130/442-130.html <p>Controlled grazing can be an economical way to provide forage to grazing animals. Utilizing pasture as a major portion of the forage plan can significantly reduce feed costs during the grazing season. Virginia's soils and climate are especially favorable for the growth of a wide range of productive, high-quality grasses and legumes suitable for grazing. However, optimizing a controlled grazing system requires careful planning and good management of a fencing system.</p> Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/442/442-130/442-130.html Machinery Economics Pasture & Forage - Crops & Soils Pasture & Forage - Animal Agriculture