Forage minute: Grazing spring cereal grains, thin stand alfalfa

Grazing winter annuals such rye, winter wheat, or triticale commonly begins in April. All three of these forages can be very high in quality and reduce the need for feeding expensive hay while allowing additional time for spring growth of our perennial summer pastures.Timing grazing should depend plant growth, not a specific date. Begin grazing when the plants are about 5 to 6 inches tall and…

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