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USDA’ s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended Sept. 5.
The free educational seminars offer basic information for the beginning farmer and new methods and techniques for those involved in the industry for years.
USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending Aug. 14.
To increase their potential for winter survival, alfalfa plants should get five to six weeks of growth to accumulate root carbohydrates and proteins.
Alfalfa has taken a big hit this year due to coast-to-coast weather problems, competition from other crops and low stocks.
USDA’ s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended Aug. 28.
USDA’ s pasture and range condition ratings for the week ended Aug. 21.
USDA progress ratings for corn, cotton, wheat, rice, sorghum and pasture for the week ending Aug. 21.
Untimely heat expanded across the Midwest and Northeast, halting pasture growth and stressing reproductive corn and soybeans.
July brought with it warmer than normal temperatures and limited rainfall to much of the U.S.