Episode 41 - August Annual Forage Options
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Description
Growers who need supplemental forage can utilize cool-season annual crops planted in August. This episode covers the use of traditional cool-season annuals such as oats, spring triticale, oat/pea, oat/cereal rye, and annual ryegrass. The podcast concludes with non-traditional forage options of soybeans and buckwheat. These forages will all be harvested 50 to 80 days after planting. The episode covers potential yield and forage quality along with management tips.
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