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Shelley E. Huguley Online program to help forage producers maximize their crop yields.
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Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021
Forage production in northeast Texas will be the topic of a May 20-Zoom presentation by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service .
Jessica Humphrey, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent, Lamar County, said the online forage production program is designed to help producers maximize their crop yields through the growing season.
“Getting the best quality and quantity out of your forage-producing acres with the least number of inputs is the goal for most every operation, and this program focuses on how to maximize production with that in mind,” Humphrey said. “I think there is good information and value to be found in this program for both new and experienced producers.”
OMAHA (DTN) The old adage is true: It’s all about location, location, location. When it comes to forage production in the 2021 growing season, it really depends on where the crop is located.
The forage outlook for much of the Southern Plains and Northern Plains is cloudy as these regions are in varying designations of drought, which could limit production. In the Central Plains, east into the Corn Belt, ample rainfall this spring has lessened drought concerns and better production is expected.
Other factors such pests, diseases and even higher fertilizer prices will test forage producers’ resolve this growing season.
Adam Russell, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Cattle producers should be making a plan for transitioning from cool-season to warm-season forage production. Making good decisions is especially important this year due to high input costs and potential drought. Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 6, 2021
Higher fertilizer prices and poor precipitation outlook could mean thin margins and little room for error for cattle and forage producers this year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Vanessa Corriher-Olson, AgriLife Extension forage specialist, Overton, said input costs and weather conditions now and those forecasted should be on forage and cattle producers’ minds as they prepare for warm-season grass production.