alfalfa hay Articles
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An economic analysis of alfalfa harvest methods when infested with verticillium wilt
Verticillium wilt is a disease that negatively affects alfalfa fields throughout the northern United States. This disease is caused by the fungus Verticillium albo-atrum that, once introduced into alfalfa fields, spreads rapidly, becomes difficult to control, and causes substantial plant yield loss. This disease can be extremely costly for alfalfa hay producers, especially for producers where ...
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Comparison of runoff quantity and quality under annual cropping and forages
Conversion from annual cropping to perennial forages may be a beneficial management practice (BMP) to reduce runoff quantity and improve surface water quality. Runoff variables were determined in two 30 ha producer's fields over 4 years (2004–2007) using a rainfall simulator. Field 1 was cropped to barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in 2004 and then an alfalfa (Medicago sp.) and grass mix used for ...
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Change in Surface Soil Carbon under Rotated Corn in Eastern South Dakota
A diversified crop rotation may reduce fertilizer N inputs for corn (Zea mays L.) and increase soil organic C (SOC). Our objectives were to determine the effects of crop rotation and fertilizer N on soil C within the surface soil (0–15-cm depth). Rotations were started in 1990 on a Barnes sandy clay loam near Brookings, SD. Measurements of SOC began in 1996. Primary tillage since 1996 was chisel ...
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Hope Lewis: Thriving in Sales with Teamwork and Trust
Hope Lewis has been with Ag Leader sales team for 7 years, serving as a Territory Manager for Wyoming, Nebraska, and Western Iowa. Based in Gothenburg, Nebraska, Lewis and her husband manage their small cow-calf herd and grow corn, alfalfa, and prairie hay. Since they’ve acquired their farm, Lewis has been excited to prove the benefits precision technology can have on their ...
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Choice suitable rabbit feed pellet machine
Nowadays, rabbit breeding has become the most promising project. Rabbit hair, rabbit meat, etc. are all of great value. The rabbit feed pellet machine is a relatively new type of machine. Mainly used in rabbit breeding to suppress rabbit feed. For rabbit farmers, how to reduce the cost of farmed feed ,and feed the livestock is the most critical issue. Rabbits should have a daily diet of mostly ...
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How to speed up composting
How to Speed up Composting Composting is a natural process. You can say it’s the most important recycling process in the ecosystem. Every living thing on the planet eventually dies and breaks down into soil to help new plant life (and, subsequently, every other living thing) flourish. By learning about the key factors in making fast compost we can begin making our own compost piles more ...
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What is the outcome of floating fish feed making equipment?
What is the result of the floating fish feed making machine? Is it costly? For small farmers and also specific family farmers, a new drifting fish feed extruder maker can be taken into manufacturing, since several farmers can not make use of commercial power at home, and the majority of them generally make use of household illumination electrical energy. When picking drifting ...
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