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Forage typically accounts for more than half the production costs and most of the nutrition of forage-consuming animals. Writing in the Ohio Beef Cattle Letter, Auburn's Don Ball, Georgia's Carl Hoveland, and Kentucky's Garry Lacefield offer these keys to a profitable forage program. Know forage options and animal nutritional needs. Establishment is critical. Soil test, then lime and fertilize as
January 1, 2010
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Forage typically accounts for more than half the production costs — and most of the nutrition — of forage-consuming animals. Writing in the Ohio Beef Cattle Letter, Auburn's Don Ball, Georgia's Carl Hoveland, and Kentucky's Garry Lacefield offer these keys to a profitable forage program.
Know forage options and animal nutritional needs.
Establishment is critical.
Soil test, then lime and fertilize as needed.
Use legumes when feasible.
Emphasize forage quality.
Prevent or minimize pests and plant-related disorders.
Strive to improve pasture utilization.
Minimize stored feed requirements.
Reduce storage and feeding losses.
Results require investments.
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