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![]() | 5 Easy Steps to Compost | Interested in managing your horse’s manure through composting? This guide provides information on how to build and use a horse manure composting system. A small download fee applies for this document. | Horses | Manure Management | Horses for Clean Water | 2005 | horses agriculture | manure-management agriculture |
![]() | A Management Guide for Invasive Plants in Southern Forests | This is a great guide for planning a management strategy for invasive plants in a forested landscape, including management strategies for common invasive plants in the Southeast. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | FS | 2015 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Adding Legumes to Predominantly Grass Pastures | Learn how to incorporate legumes into a predominantly grass pasture; including legume seeding rates. | Cattle | Forage Management | NRCS | 2013 | cattle agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Agronomy Handbook | This handbook is packed full of information on Virginia crops (including forage) and soils, hay recommendations (Inc. seeding and storage), information on pasture and nutrient management, and more. | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Forage Management, Grazing Management, Hay Making, Soil Testing | VCE | 2000 | cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants agriculture | forage-management grazing-management hay-making soil-testing agriculture |
![]() | Beneficial Uses of Cover Crops | Interested in implementing cover crops on your farm? This publication provides a list of benefits for planting cover crops with descriptions. | Crops | Cover Crops | VCE | 2020 | crops agriculture | cover-crops agriculture |
![]() | Big Bale Storage Losses; how different options stack up | Learn how different bale storage options compare based on dry matter loss. | Hay | Hay Making | UW Madison | 2007 | hay agriculture | hay-making agriculture |
![]() | Common Plants Causing Toxicity to Horses in Virginia | There are a number of common pasture weeds that are toxic to horses, some only being toxic under certain environmental conditions. Learn to identify toxic plants, notice signs of toxicity, and treat weeds with this guide. | Horses | Forage Management, Invasive species | VCE | 2009 | horses agriculture | forage-management invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Constructing a Sacrifice Area for Horse Operations | This document provides information on creating a sacrifice area including; location, sizing, construction, and maintenance. | Horses | Grazing Management, Winter Feeding | NVSWCD | horses agriculture | grazing-management winter-feeding agriculture | |
![]() | Control and Utilization of Tree of Heaven | Tree of heaven is a common invasive plant found in Virginia. This guide gives information on how to control tree of heaven as well as how to utilize the wood. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | DOF | 2019 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Control of Common Grassy Weeds in Pastures and Hayfields | Learn about weed management and herbicide application for common pasture weeds; including Johnsongrass, Japanese Stiltgrass, Broomsedge, and Foxtails. | Cattle, Hay | Forage Management | VCE | 2018 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Control of Common Pasture and Hayfield Weeds in Virginia and West Virginia | Need information on controlling weeds in your pastures? This document discusses when and how to control weeds commonly found in Virginia pastures. | Cattle, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Forage Management | VCE | 2009 | cattle hay horses small-ruminants agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Controlled Grazing of Virginia’s Pastures | Learn about the benefits of controlled grazing, how controlled grazing influences pasture plants, and how to establish, manage, and extend a controlled grazing system. | Cattle | Grazing Management | VCE | 2009 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Controlling Invasive Plants Effectively & Safely with Herbicides | This document discusses the use of herbicides for controlling invasive plants and the various ways to apply these herbicides. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2017 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Converting from Wildtype to Novel Tall Fescue | Learn about the difference between novel and wildtype endophytes, and considerations for renovating pastures with toxic fescue. | Cattle | Forage Management | NRCS | 2020 | cattle agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Converting Pastures to Native Warm Season Grasses: Forage for Drought in Bedford County | Planting warm season grasses helps maintain productivity during summer months susceptible to drought conditions. This article describes the process of a Virginia farmer’s conversion to warm season grasses. | Cattle | Forage Management | VCE | 2020 | cattle agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Cover Crops for All Seasons | Interested in planting cover crops? This document provides information about different cover crop species. | Crops | Cover Crops | VABF | 2006 | crops agriculture | cover-crops agriculture |
![]() | Creating and Using a Sacrifice Area for Horses | Sacrifice areas are important to increase pasture health and productivity. This article discusses why to use a sacrifice area and how to create a sacrifice area. It goes over important criteria when deciding how to build your sacrifice area, such as location, size, fencing type, and footing. | Horses | Manure Management | Horses for Clean Water | 2015 | horses agriculture | manure-management agriculture |
![]() | Destroyer of Fields, Pastures and Woodlands AUTUMN OLIVE | Autumn olive is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control autumn olive. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2017 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Electric Fencing | If you’re interested in installing electric fencing, this is a good guide for installation. | Cattle | Grazing Management | NRCS | 2005 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Exotic Invasive Plants | This document discusses what exotic invasive plants are, what characteristics help them proliferate in many environments, and their negative ecological impact. There is also information on how to control invasive plants . | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | VCE | 2020 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Extend Grazing with Summer Stockpiling | Interested in Summer Stockpiling? This document discusses what summer stockpiling is, and the benefits and steps for summer stockpiling. | Cattle | Forage Management, Grazing Management, Winter Feeding | NRCS | 2020 | cattle agriculture | forage-management grazing-management winter-feeding agriculture |
![]() | Extending Grazing and Reducing Stored Feed Needs | Learn how to extend your grazing season through mixed species planting, stockpiling forage, grazing management, and unique grazing opportunities. | Cattle | Grazing Management | GLCI | 2008 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Five Keys to Better Pastures | This document discusses five steps to improve your horse pastures. A small download fee applies for this document. | Horses | Forage Management, Grazing Management | Horses for Clean Water | 2005 | horses agriculture | forage-management grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Forage Establishment: Getting Off to a Good Start | Learn how to establish forage species, control weeds, adjust soil fertility and PH, and choose the right forage species. | Cattle, Hay | Forage Management | VCE | 2009 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Forage Growth and Management Effects | Are you grazing your grasses to the proper height? Use this guide to learn about optimal grazing heights. | Cattle, Hay | Forage Management, Grazing Management | NRCS | 2005 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Grazing Management and Soil Health | Proper grazing management helps improve soil health. Stocking rate, livestock rotation, utilization rate, and plant rest time are important aspects of good grazing management. | Cattle | Grazing Management | NRCS | 2016 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Hay and Pasture Herbicide Guide | Learn how to control common pasture weeds with herbicide use. This guide provides example applications for common weeds including application times. | Cattle, Hay | Forage Management | VCE | 2016 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Hay basics | Learn the basics for cutting hay with this guide, including at what maturity stage to harvest based on forage type. | Hay | Hay Making | NRCS | 2005 | hay agriculture | hay-making agriculture |
![]() | Hay Making: Quality vs. Stage of Maturity | Learn when to harvest various forage species for hay production, and the effect of harvest stage on various hay quality metrics. | Hay | Hay Making | AgWeb | 2011 | hay agriculture | hay-making agriculture |
![]() | Horse Manure Management | Manure management is important to keep the environment and horses healthy. Learn about proper manure storage including how to compost manure. | Horses | Manure Management | Horses Ext | 2020 | horses agriculture | manure-management agriculture |
![]() | How to Control Invasive Plants Manual, Mechanical and Biological Methods | There are a number of ways to manage invasive species including manual, mechanical, or biological methods. This document discusses how to remove invasive species through pulling, cutting, or animal grazing. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2017 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Insect Control in Field Crops | Learn about different types of insects that occur on forage or crops and recommendations on insect control methods. | Crops | Insect Control | VCE | 2019 | crops agriculture | insect-control agriculture |
![]() | Invasive Plants | This pamphlet provides information to understand what invasive plants are including images of common invasive plants. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | DOF | 2017 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Landscape Tree Gone Wild and Rogue Bradford, Callery and Other Ornamental Pears | Bradford pear is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control bradford pear. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2020 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Maintaining Healthy Horse Pastures | Learn some tips about horse pasture management and design. | Horses | Forage Management, Grazing Management | VCE | 2009 | horses agriculture | forage-management grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Manage Insects on Your Farm: A Guide to Ecological Strategies | Learn how to manage insects and pests using ecological strategies. Encouraging beneficial insects, increasing species diversity, and managing soil health are some strategies to help manage insects and pests. | Crops | Insect Control | SARE | 2005 | crops agriculture | insect-control agriculture |
![]() | Managing Grassland for Profit | Learn about rotational grazing management, the pros and cons of grazing systems, and considerations for your grazing operation. When planning a grazing system, it’s important to consider forage management, water availability, fencing plans, soil fertility, and weed / brush control. | Cattle | Grazing Management | NRCS | 2000 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Managing Virginia’s Steep Pastures | Learn how to manage steep pastures for longer productivity; including recommended forage mixtures, weed control, fertilization, fencing, and grazing. | Cattle, Horses, Small Ruminants | Grazing Management | VCE | 2009 | cattle horses small-ruminants agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Multispecies Grazing: A Primer on Diversity | Multispecies grazing can increase carrying capacity, control parasites, help manage weeds, and provide safety from predators. Learn about the benefits and considerations for multispecies grazing. | Cattle, Horses, Small Ruminants | Grazing Management | Lee Rinehart | 2018 | cattle horses small-ruminants agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Native Warm-Season Grasses | Learn to identify, establish, and manage warm season grasses using this plant guide. | Cattle, Hay, Horses | Forage Management | UTE | 2007 | cattle hay horses agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | No-Till Seeding of Forage Grasses and Legumes | Learn the value of no-till seeding, and when to use broadcast frost seeding or no-till drilling to establish grasses and legumes. This article provides information on seeding rates, mixtures, and herbicide use. | Cattle, Hay | Forage Management | VCE | 2009 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Non-Native Invasive Plant Species Control Treatments | This guide provides management tactics for timing, methods and herbicide rates to control Non-native invasive plants found in Virginia. | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | DOF | 2018 | cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants agriculture | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Nonnative Invasive ID and Control | This landowner guide for identifying invasive plants in your backyard contains photos for proper identification, control recommendations, and identification of native plant look-alikes that are commonly mistaken as invasive. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | Fairfax County Park Authority | 2008 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests A Field Guide for Identification and Control | This is a great guide for identifying and controlling invasive plants. The guide provides numerous photos and descriptions to help identify invasive plants. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | FS | 2006 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Pasture Management by the Seasons | Use this pasture management by the seasons resource to assist in creating or updating your pasture management schedule. | Horses | Grazing Management | Penn State Extension | 2018 | horses agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Planned Grazing | Learn the benefits of rotational grazing systems, and considerations when planning for your own operation. Rotational grazing has benefits for livestock nutrition, parasite control, and soil health. | Cattle | Grazing Management | Hereford World | 2011 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Planning Fencing Systems For Controlled Grazing | Learn how to plan your fencing layout for a controlled grazing system. Considerations include fixed and temporary fencing, forage type, water supply, and shade. | Cattle, Horses, Small Ruminants | Grazing Management | VCE | 2019 | cattle horses small-ruminants agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas | This is a great guide for identifying invasive plants in the Mid-Atlantic region. It provides a background on what invasive plants are, information about different species, and control recommendation. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | NPS & FWS | 2002 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Riparian Forest Handbook 1: Appreciating and Evaluating Stream Side Forests | This handbook is a great guide for anyone interested in riparian forests. The handbook explains the importance of riparian forests, discusses how to measure the health of a riparian forest, and advises on how to restore a riparian forest. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Forest Buffer | DOF | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | forest-buffer agriculture | |
![]() | Rolling Out Fertility | Rolling out hay is a great way to feed livestock in the winter months. Read about one farmers experience with rolling out hay. | Cattle | Forage Management, Winter Feeding | Highland Cattle | cattle agriculture | forage-management winter-feeding agriculture | |
![]() | Rotation Considerations | Learn how to plan a grazing system based on number of grazing days and resting days. | Cattle | Grazing Management | NRCS | 2005 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Soil Sampling and pH Management for Forages | Soil sampling and proper pH are important for forage production. Learn how and when to test your pastures, and the impact of pH on soil. | Cattle, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Forage Management, Soil Testing | NRCS | 2005 | cattle hay horses small-ruminants agriculture | forage-management soil-testing agriculture |
![]() | Soil Test Note No. 2 – Field Crops | This document explains when and how to apply lime, nitrogen, and phosphorous to field crops. | Crops | Soil Testing | VCE | 2014 | crops agriculture | soil-testing agriculture |
![]() | Soil Test Note No. 3 – Liming and Fertilization of Cool-Season Forage Crops | This document explains how to apply nitrogen and fertilizer to pasture and hay fields. | Cattle, Hay | Forage Management, Soil Testing | VCE | 2019 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management soil-testing agriculture |
![]() | Stockpiling Tall Fescue | Stockpiling tall fescue is a great way to extend the grazing season. Learn about the four key decisions when stockpiling; Field Selection, Timing, Fertility, and Utilization by Livestock. | Cattle | Forage Management, Grazing Management, Winter Feeding | NRCS | 2005 | cattle agriculture | forage-management grazing-management winter-feeding agriculture |
![]() | Strategies to Mitigate Tall Fescue Toxicosis | This guide provides information on how to reduce Tall Fescue Toxicosis through pasture management, and provides information on the signs of Toxicosis, and under what conditions alkaloid concentrations are increased. | Cattle, Small Ruminants | Forage Management | NRCS | 2020 | cattle small-ruminants agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Streamside Livestock Exclusion | Learn about the benefits of excluding livestock from streams, how to exclude livestock from streams, and what programs are available for assistance. | Cattle | Grazing Management | DCR, VCE | 2012 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Tall Fescue Characteristics and Management | Learn about the endophytic fungus associated with Tall Fescue; how it spreads, and practical solutions. | Cattle | Forage Management | NRCS | 2005 | cattle agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Tall Fescue, Endophytes and Alkaloids, and Fescue Toxicosis | Learn about the growth and nutritional value of Tall Fescue, and the impacts of Endophyte Infected Fescue on livestock. | Cattle, Hay | Forage Management | VCE | 2019 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Ten Ways Cover Crops Enhance Soil Health | Learn about how planting cover crops enhances soil health! | Crops | Cover Crops | SARE | 2017 | crops agriculture | cover-crops agriculture |
![]() | Understanding Forage Quality | Learn what affects forage quality (temperature, maturity, and leaf-to-stem ratio, etc.), how to sample hay and pasture forage, animal forage needs, and economics impacts. | Cattle | Forage Management | UW Extension | 2001 | cattle agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Using a Summer Stockpiling System to Extend the Grazing Season | Learn how to summer stockpile pastures in order to save forage for late summer / early Fall. This article provides information about summer stockpiled forage yield and quality. | Cattle | Winter Feeding | VCE | 2017 | cattle agriculture | winter-feeding agriculture |
![]() | Using Annual Forages and Improved Grazing Management to Build Soil Health and Improve System Performance | Learn how different annual forage mixtures compare in yield, cover, quality, and cost. | Cattle | Forage Management | VFGC | 2018 | cattle agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Video: A Step by Step Approach to Building Pasture Productivity and Soil Health | In this video, VFGC interviews a Virginia farmer about his grazing system. The farmer discusses the benefits of rotational grazing, stockpiling fescue, and using annual forages. | Cattle, Small Ruminants | Forage Management, Grazing Management | VFGC Forages | 2017 | cattle small-ruminants agriculture | forage-management grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Video: Experiments with No-Till Cover Crops at Potomac Vegetable Farms | Video: Learn how using cover crops and no-till methods has benefited this Virginia farmer’s operation. | Crops | Cover Crops | NRCS | 2017 | crops agriculture | cover-crops agriculture |
![]() | Video: Graze 300 | Graze 300 is a great series of videos by VCE covering topics such as; Summer Stockpiling, Grazing Summer Annuals, Stockpiling with Horses, and Fescue Toxicity. | Cattle | Grazing Management, Winter Feeding | VCE | 2017 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management winter-feeding agriculture |
![]() | Video: Summer Stockpile (part 1) – What Is Summer Stockpiling? | This video produced by the Virginia Cooperative Extension talks about what summer stockpiling is and the benefits of summer stockpiling. | Cattle | Grazing Management, Winter Feeding | VCE | 2017 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management winter-feeding agriculture |
![]() | Virginia Invasive Plant Species List | This document lists the invasive species common to Virginia including their invasiveness ranking and the region of Virginia in which they occur. | Agriculture, Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive species | DCR | 2014 | agriculture cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants | invasive-species agriculture |
![]() | Virginia’s Horse Pastures: Forage Species for Horse Pastures | It’s important to choose forages that are well adapted to the local conditions, highly productive, and nutritional. This guide discusses different forage species found in Virginia, the conditions they are adapted to, and their productivity. | Horses | Forage Management | VCE | 2009 | horses agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | Virginia’s Horse Pastures: Grazing Management | Read about grazing management tips for healthy horses. Topics include rotating and resting pasture, using sacrifice areas, providing hay, and mowing maintenance. | Horses | Forage Management, Grazing Management | VCE | 2009 | horses agriculture | forage-management grazing-management agriculture |
![]() | Virginia’s Horse Pastures: Renovating Old Pastures | Interested in renovating your pastures? This article discusses a series of practices to improve your pastures. | Horses | Forage Management | VCE | 2009 | horses agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
![]() | What to Expect When Stockpiling and Strip-grazing Tall Fescue | Read about five livestock farmers and their experience with stockpiling and strip grazing for the first time. Learn how the farmers stockpiled and strip-grazed, the results from the practices, and farmer tips for stockpiling and strip-grazing. | Cattle | Forage Management, Grazing Management, Winter Feeding | VCE, USDA, CBF, NRCS | 2013 | cattle agriculture | forage-management grazing-management winter-feeding agriculture |
![]() | Winter Seeding Methods to Establish Clover in Permanent Pasture | A pasture experiment was conducted comparing the effectiveness of broadcast frost seeding and no-till drilling to establish clover. The results found the two methods to be equally effective. | Cattle | Forage Management | VCE | 2010 | cattle agriculture | forage-management agriculture |
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