What You Need to Know to Get the Best Regrowth After Grazing
As you read through this, you might think “DANG! This is really complex!” And you’re right it is! But that doesn’t mean you can’t figure it out. Think of it as one of those strategy games where you’re trying to maximize your points in the face of lots of variables. If you’re not good at those kinds of games, we bet you know someone who is. Just see it for the game it is, and go out and WIN!
Plants differ in their response to grazing and harvest by height. But cultivar also plays a role, ju
- Published: 6 years ago on January 12, 2015
- By: Rachel Gilker
- Last Modified: January 12, 2015 @ 9:05 pm
- Filed Under: Forage, Pasture Health
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