Interested in learning what crops might prove useful for you to grow for your livestock? Wondering how to speed up harvest of some forage crops in order to shorten the cutting window? Looking for new ideas on a forage management system? Then consider attending the Valatie Research Farm Field Day on Tuesday, August 19. The farm is located at 128 State Farm Road, Valatie, NY 12184. This informative meeting will begin at 12:30 P.M. and end at 3:30 P.M.
Many of the crops that will be discussed can be grown organically. The methods to speed up harvest also apply to organic farms as well.
There is renewed interest in growing red clover for livestock. This legume has dietary advantages compared to alfalfa. At the field day, ideas will be shared to learn how to dry it quickly to do same day silage (baleage) making
There is exciting news about growing brown mid-ribbed (BMR) Sorghum as a forage crop as well. Come see first-hand new brachytic dwarf type with superior standability and yield. Have issues keeping grass-fed feeders gaining in the winter, come see how this sorghum can be used to keep them gaining in the winter.
Winter cover crops, while important for soil fertility, can be an excellent forage source for livestock. Come learn about what species and varieties are suitable for forage production, how to manage these forage crops for enhanced production and how they can also be used to extend fall grazing for livestock.
Contact Steve Hadcock, 518-828-3346, Cornell Cooperative Extension in Columbia County for further information. No Pre-registration required. Will be held rain or shine (hopefully shine).
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