January not only marks a new year but it is also the beginning of winter pasture utilization. Because drought and cold weather can slow the growth of forages, livestock on winter pasture may need to be supplemented with hay. All East Texas regions: Use stockpiled bermudagrass/bahiagrass by mid-January. It may be possible to graze annual ryegrass at a low stocking rate if temperatures do not rise above 50°F at night and there is enough moisture for adequate forage growth. Pastures may be available for grazing from late December… Read More →

This beautiful, full-color calendar is the tool for you. You’ll learn not only how to manage your property for forage production, but also when to perform critical management tasks. Use the calendar to record your management activities, and you’ll have invaluable data for measuring success, as well as documentation for tax purposes. Whether you own a few acres or thousands, you’ll find this management calendar indispensable! Order your copy from: http://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu Publication # B-6250 888-900-2577 (toll-free)   Vanessa Corriher-Olson Forage Extension Specialist Soil & Crop Sciences Overton, TX… Read More →