MSU to Host 2012 Grazing School Sept. 12-13
Edited Press Release
August 11, 2012
Many grazing strategies will be discussed during a two-day grazing school at the Lake City Research Center.
Many grazing strategies will be discussed during a two-day grazing school at the Lake City Research Center.
Creating a sacrifice area can help protect horse pastures from wet weather or overgrazing.
Rotational grazing allows horses to graze one section of pasture while other sections recover.
Extension agents have been providing unbiased, research-based information to Kentucky farmers for a century.
The day-long seminar on horse pasture management on Sept. 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Johnsongrass is a coarse-textured perennial grass that grows well in pastures, gardens, fields, and roadsides.
Many horse owners are contemplating hay and feed availability with the persistent heat and ongoing drought.
Penn State Extension has announced the dates and times of a four-part equine environmental stewardship course.
Reports indicate a higher than usual number of blister beetles, which are toxic to horses, in some areas.
The weed control lecture, hosted by the University of Maryland, will take place July 19.
Take stock of their pastures and consider other management options, such as providing horses with hay.
Owners should consider creating surfaces that minimize pastures damage and reduce horse health risks.
Horse owners share their tips for reusing select items to save money around the barn.
Broadleaf plantain is widespread across North America and is a commonly occurring plant in all types of pastures and rough turf. It readily survives overgrazing and compacted horse pastures, especially when rainfall is limited.
Good management can help horse owners get the most from their drought-stressed pastures.
Researchers compiled a set of best management practices to help reduce horse-related environmental pollution.
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