Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomy Specialist; rtaylor@udel.edu Good quality hay was not only hard to find this past fall and over the winter, but expensive as well. Livestock managers may be looking at their pastures and thinking about how to kick… Continue Reading
Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomy Specialist; rtaylor@udel.edu With a very unusual wet weather pattern in place over the MidAtlantic, it is possible to alter the usual nitrogen (N) fertilization practices if more forage is needed for grazing animals or to stimulate… Continue Reading
Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomist; rtaylor@udel.edu Over the years since I first came to Delaware, I have received numerous requests concerning overseeding or renovating pasture and hay fields. Unfortunately, these requests usually come just before someone wants to actually plant. In… Continue Reading
Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomist; rtaylor@udel.edu Many equine and animal producers are running close to the edge this year with hay supplies since the frequent and heavy rainfall last summer either resulted in lower quality hay or prevented hay making completely.… Continue Reading
Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomist; rtaylor@udel.edu Nitrogen (N) fertilization is not recommended after June and before mid- to late-August in most years. This growing season has been an exception to the general recommendation. Usually by late-June or early July, we begin… Continue Reading
