Recent News for Pastures
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Earlier Pasture Growth in 2012: Implications for Tall Fescue
February 24, 2012
In Kentucky and surrounding states, winter has been abnormally mild; pastures will likely "green up" earlier.... Read More
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Mild Winter Impacts Weed Emergence
February 23, 2012
The mild winter weather and excellent soil moisture have resulted in rapid growth of many cool-season weeds ... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Yew, Taxus
February 22, 2012
Taxus species, frequently called "yew" are used as ornamentals in much of the eastern U.S. and Canada. ... Read More
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Weed of the Month: White Snakeroot
January 28, 2012
White snakeroot is a warm-season perennial frequently found in shaded areas of pastures near streams or woods.... Read More
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Central Ky. County Agents Host 'Pastures Please!' Workshops
January 25, 2012
This year's program will focus on pasture weed control, reducing parasite loads, and when to fertilize.... Read More
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Persimmon Ingestion and Colic: A Retrospective Study
January 15, 2012
Persimmon fibers and seeds can create an obstruction in the GI tract, resulting in serious impaction colic.... Read More
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Preparing Horse Farms for Winter Weather Disasters
January 07, 2012
Plan now to keep family, employees, and horses safe in a winter weather disaster. ... Read More
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Avoid Grazing Drought-Weakened Pastures Too Early
December 04, 2011
According to one pasture management specialist, drought-weakened pastures might not recover for several years.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Perilla Mint
November 21, 2011
Perilla mint plants are toxic to horses and the greatest risk of consumption is in late summer or early fall. ... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Henbit
October 20, 2011
Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual weeds of the same genus and are often confused with each other.... Read More
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Rutgers and NJAES Release Farm Management Videos
October 12, 2011
Topics covered include animal waste management, soil testing, and nutrient management on small farms.... Read More
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Feral Horses' Effects on Pine Trees and Grasses
October 07, 2011
Researchers found that pine trees flourished in areas feral horses roamed while some grasses struggled .... Read More
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Autumn is Time to Prepare Horses for Cold, Wet Winters
October 01, 2011
Fall is the time to prepare for winter--and that includes preparing your horses for the colder weather, too.... Read More
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Plants That Kill
October 01, 2011
Minimize your horse's risk of ingesting a deadly plant by identifying and removing harmful species ... Read More
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Horse Owners in Southern United States Challenged by Drought
September 17, 2011
Horse owners in the South are faced with "exceptional" droughts and high hay prices as the drought continues. ... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Spiny Pigweed
September 13, 2011
Spiny pigweed control is accomplished easily by applying herbicides to plants shorter than 12 inches tall.... Read More
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MSU Extension to host Grazing School Sept. 12-13
September 05, 2011
The MSU Extension grazing school will take place Sept. 12-13 in Lake City, Mich.... Read More
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Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue and its Effect on Broodmares
August 22, 2011
Tall fescue produces a toxic alkaloid that causes disorders in broodmares that consume the forage.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Sandburs
August 21, 2011
Sandbur is the common name for several annual grasses that produce burs with multiple sharp spines. ... Read More
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Tips for Overseeding Central Kentucky Horse Pastures
August 21, 2011
A good pasture management practices is overseeding, or planting seed in a field with existing grass.... Read More
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Drought Continues to Plague South Central United States
August 20, 2011
Horse owners, livestock producers, and farmers are all looking for help in getting through the dry spell.... Read More
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Pasture Weeds Video Wins American Horse Publications Award
July 24, 2011
William W. Witt, PhD, was featured in a video produced by TheHorse.com that won third place at the American ... Read More
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Climate Change's Effects on Kentucky Horse Pastures
July 22, 2011
Rebecca McCulley, PhD, is studying how climate change could affect Kentucky pastures' composition and what ... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Wild Parsnip
July 22, 2011
Wild parsnip is distributed widely across the United States and Canadian provinces and grows frequently along ... Read More
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Minimize Laminitis Risks
July 18, 2011
As lush summer grass grows, unfortunately so does your horse's risk for laminitis. ... Read More
