forages
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Lisa Baxter and Taylor Randell Singleton Annual forages are an excellent tool for bridging the production gaps left by perennial forage systems and decreasing the need of supplementation. This article provides an overview of annual forage management in the state of Georgia.
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Dr. Jennifer Tucker As we enter a new year, this season naturally encourages reflection and redirection. For those of us in the livestock and forage industry, this is an excellent time to evaluate our operations, review our forage programs, consider the successes and challenges of the past year, and establish new goals for the future.…
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Drs. Lawton Stewart and Uttam Saha With forage quality ranging widely across Georgia, now is the time to double-check whether your cows are actually getting what they need before calving. Click below to learn how small nutritional gaps can lead to big losses in performance and profitability.
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Dr. Jennifer Tucker There are many factors that influence successful livestock-forage production systems and there are constant changes that we can make in our operations to help with forage improvement. This article goes over four key steps that will keep us on the right path toward improved forage systems.
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Drs. Lisa Baxter and Taylor Singleton Just like summer annuals, winter annual forages are an excellent tool for bridging theproduction gaps left by perennial forages systems. Click in this article and find useful information for growing winter annual forages this year.
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Brooke Stefancik – Curious about the history of alfalfa in Georgia? This article explores newspaper archives dating back to the 1800s to uncover how alfalfa has been grown and adapted across the state—highlighting that alfalfa can be successfully utilized today in Georgia.
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Samantha Shackelford The 2025 UGA Corn Silage & Stored Forage Field Day was held on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus on June 12. Click below to learn more about this event.
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Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D. Planting summer annual forage grasses is yet another tool in our toolbox to help extend the grazing season and provide forage during environmental stressors. Click below to access this article and learn more about effective use of summer annual grasses in Georgia.
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Lisa Baxter and Taylor Singleton Annual forages are an excellent tool for bridging the production gaps left by perennial forages systems. In this article you will find an overview of planting guidelines, planting methods, grazing and past management recommendations for summer annuals. (Photo: Shauni Nichols)
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Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D. Explore options to optimize winter forage systems, reduce reliance on stored feed, and boost herd performance with practical winter grazing strategies. Click the link below to access the article.