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Hairy Vetch Toxicity

by Larry C. Hollis Deon van der Merwe

MF2948

This palatable legume may cause major health problems, and even death in cattle. Signs initially include itching and scaly skin that is thickened to the touch, as well as diarrhea, conjunctivitis, and body wasting. 2 p., color.

Published Date: Oct 2010

Nontraditional Forages as Emergency or Supplemental Feedstuffs

by Kraig L. Roozeboom Johnathon Holman Douglas E. Shoup

MF2872

Legumes, brassicas such as canola, straw, and some weeds can be used as emergency hay or grazing for livestock. Test the crop for nitrates to manage toxicity. 2-page.

Published Date: Nov 2008

Grazing Distribution

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch Joseph P. Harner III

MF515

Grazing distribution is the pattern created by livestock grazing rangeland or pasture. Uniform distribution is needed for long-term management & effective use of forage, & protects water sources.

Revision Date: Jan 2003

Large Round Bale Safety

by John W. Slocombe Lyle W. Lomas

MF2854

Making large round bales requires working with a baler and bale handling equipment. Begin safety awareness by reviewing operators manual for each piece of equipment. 8-page, b/w.

Published Date: Dec 2008

Summer Annual Forages: Selection and Production Characteristics

by Kraig L. Roozeboom et al.

MF2871

Summer annual forages include forage sorghums, sudangrass, sorghum-sudangrass hybrids, hybrid pearl millet, and foxtail millet. 2-page.

Published Date: Nov 2008

Determining Forage Moisture Concentration

by Lyle W. Lomas Randy R. Price John W. Slocombe

MF2833

Hay or silage moisture concentration can be estimated using the hand method, electronic moisture testers, or the microwave oven method. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2008

Management Tips for Round Hay Bales: System Selection, Harvesting, Moving and Storing

by John W. Slocombe Randy R. Price Lyle W. Lomas

MF2834

Large round bale packaging systems allow one person to harvest, store and feed large quantities of hay. 8-page. b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2008

Control and Prevention of Hay Fires

by John W. Slocombe Lyle W. Lomas

MF2853

The most common cause of spontaneous combustion fires in hay is excessive moisture. Hay moisture over 20 percent leads to bacteria growth and excess heating. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Dec 2008

Triticale in Kansas

by James P. Shroyer Robert L. Bowden Ray E. Lamond

MF2227

Triticale generally has higher forage yields, but lower quality than wheat, especially when harvested as hay or silage. It has similar crude protein values (20-25%) as wheat when grazed.

Published Date: Oct 1996

Establishing Native Grasses

by Bruno C. Pedreira Walter H. Fick

MF2291

Management techniques for establishing and maintaining native grass stands. 4 pages, 2-color.

Revision Date: Oct 2022

Controlling Saline Seeps

by Mark Schrock Kyle Mankin Ray E. Lamond

MF2391

Saline seeps, locally known as alkali spots or slick spots, are areas of bare soil or reduced crop production, usually located on a low-lying area. In dry periods, salt crystals may surface.

Published Date: Jan 1999

Sericea Lespedeza: History, Characteristics, and Identification

by Terry Bidwell Paul D. Ohlenbusch

MF2408

Sericea lespedeza’s ability to thrive under a variety conditions and its tendency to crowd out more palatable forages are among the reasons it has been declared a noxious weed in Kansas. 6-page, color.

Revision Date: Oct 2007

Large Round Bale Hay Storage

by Randal K. Taylor Dale A. Blasi

MF1066

Lists methods of hay storage. Round bales are not well suited for barn storage. Outdoor storage is practical in low-rainfall areas. Covers, stacking methods, & drainage reduce losses.

Revision Date: May 1995

Small Grain Cereals for Forage

by Steve L. Watson Dale L. Fjell James P. Shroyer

MF1072

Small grain cereals (winter wheat, rye, barley, etc.) can be a valuable forage supplement to summer annuals and native grass pastures, and a good primary forage when backgrounding beef cattle.

Published Date: Aug 1993

Stocking Rate and Grazing Management

by Paul D. Ohlenbusch Steve L. Watson

MF1118

Grazing management is the art of integrating animals, feed, and other inputs with land, labor, and capital resources.

Published Date: Feb 1994

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