Pasture & Forage Management

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Weed of the Month: Common Ragweed

Weed of the Month: Common Ragweed

Common ragweed is distributed widely across the United States and occurs in pastures and cultivated crops. Infestations in pastures are usually more of a problem during periods of drought or when overgrazing occurs.

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When and How to Re-Establish Horse Pastures

When the majority of a field becomes unsuitable, it might be time to start over. Here’s what to consider before you begin and how to re-establish your pastures.

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Weed of the Month: Buttercups

Weed of the Month: Buttercups

Buttercups can be poisonous to horses, but the plants are not palatable and animals usually do not eat them.

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It’s Haymaking Season

Now is the optimal time for Kentucky forage producers to cut hay to ensure they get good quality and yield.

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Weed of the Month: Chicory

Weed of the Month: Chicory

Chicory is not as common as many weeds in horse pastures but occurs in more abundance in unmowed pastures.

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UK to Host Tall Fescue Pasture Renovation Workshop

Tall Fescue Testing: Understanding the Numbers

Property managers often test their pastures to evaluate the risk of fescue toxicity; however, how you test can produce drastically different results. Here are some things to remember when testing horse pastures for infected tall fescue.

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Pasture Management 101: Grass Species

Spring Pasture Management Do’s and Don’ts

After a long, cold winter in much of the United States, many farms and their fields will need some work come spring. The following guidelines will help ensure your pasture management efforts are both beneficial and economical for your farm.

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Weed of the Month: Poison Hemlock

Weed of the Month: Poison Hemlock

Poison hemlock is extremely poisonous to horses and humans, however horses rarely eat this plant because of its low palatability.

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mud management; Creating Hardened Surfaces in Horses' High-Traffic Areas

Managing Mud on Horse Farms

Mud prevention requires long-range planning and a balance between managing horses and managing pastures.

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Weed of the Month: Eastern Poison Ivy

Weed of the Month: Eastern Poison Ivy

Animals such as cats, dogs, and horses are not sensitive to poison ivy, but can transfer the irritating urushiol oil to humans.

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Feeder Facts; what nutrients does a horse need

Feeder Facts

Brush up on your hay feeder knowledge with these 10 research-based tidbits.

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Controlling Bush Honeysuckle on Horse Farms

Most horse farms sport trees along paddock fencerows, near barns, and in pastures. While many trees are planted for shade or aesthetics, other woody (and often undesirable) plants frequently encroach from surrounding fields.

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