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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 |
![]() | 5 management tips for when pastures run low | It’s always a good idea to be prepared for water stress with your herd. This article lists ways to handle drought conditions. | Cattle | Grazing Management, Insect Control, Pasture Management | Beef Magazine, University of Minnesota Extension | 2021 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management insect-control forage-management |
![]() | 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. | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Other, Small Ruminants | Invasive Species | FS | 2015 | cattle crops hay horses other small-ruminants agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | Adding Legumes to Predominantly Grass Pastures | Learn how to incorporate legumes into a predominantly grass pasture; including legume seeding rates. | Cattle | Pasture Management | NRCS | 2013 | cattle agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 | Grazing Management, Hay Production, Pasture Management, Soil Testing and Fertilization | VCE | 2000 | cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants agriculture | grazing-management hay-making forage-management soil-testing |
![]() | Agronomy Handbook – Nutrient Management | This publication discusses the purpose and components of nutrient management planning. | Cattle, Crops | Manure Management | VCE | 2000 | cattle crops agriculture | manure-management |
![]() | Armed and Dangerous Invasive MULTIFLORA ROSE | Multiflora rose is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control multiflora rose. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2017 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | Assaults Fields, Forests, and Bottomlands CHINESE PRIVET | Chinese privet is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control Chinese privet. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2021 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | Avoid Overgrazing Your Pastures | As cool season grasses slow their growth during hot summer months, it’s important to avoid overgrazing. This article discusses the problems with overgrazing and provides suggestions for good grazing management. | Cattle | Grazing Management, Pasture Management | Penn State Extension | 2018 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management forage-management |
![]() | Baby calves, new seedings, and a bad day | When seedings fail, it’s a good idea to find the cause. Here’s an article by Hay & Forage Grower on the 5 reasons why new seedings fail. | Cattle, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Grazing Management, Hay Production, Pasture Management | Hay & Forage Grower | 2021 | cattle hay horses small-ruminants agriculture | grazing-management hay-making forage-management |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Big Bale Storage Losses; how different options stack up | Learn how different bale storage options compare based on dry matter loss. | Hay | Hay Production | UW Madison | 2007 | hay agriculture | hay-making |
![]() | BUILDING SOILS FOR BETTER CROPS SUSTAINABLE SOIL MANAGEMENT | Building Soils for Better Crops is a practical guide to ecological soil management that provides background information as well as details of soil-improving practices. | Crops | Cover Crops, No-Till, Soil Testing and Fertilization | SARE | 2009 | crops agriculture | cover-crops no-till soil-testing |
![]() | Climate change influences on crop mix shifts in the United States | This study examines how land use shares of US crops have been affected by past climate change and then projects shifts into the future. The analysis is done at the county level employing the results of estimated crop mix share equations. | Climate | Scientific Reports | 2017 | climate agriculture | ||
![]() | Climate change is affecting crop yields and reducing global food supplies | Farmers are used to dealing with weather, but climate change is making it harder by altering temperature and rainfall patterns, as in this year’s unusually cool and wet spring in the central U.S. | Climate | The Conversation | 2019 | climate 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 | Invasive Species, Pasture Management | VCE | 2009 | horses agriculture | invasive-species forage-management |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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. | Other | Invasive Species | DOF | 2019 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | VCE | 2018 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | VCE | 2009 | cattle hay horses small-ruminants agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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. | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Other, Small Ruminants | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2021 | cattle crops hay horses other small-ruminants agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | NRCS | 2020 | cattle agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | VCE | 2020 | cattle agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | Cover Crop Economics: Opportunities to Improve Your Bottom Line in Row Crops | This document talks about the economics of cover crops by looking at multiple factors. It talks about short-term and long-term impacts of cover crops on yields and profit, how cover crops impact farms based on their problem areas (drought, weeds, or soil compaction), and the impacts of cover crops on the environment. | Crops | Cover Crops | SARE | 2019 | crops agriculture | cover-crops |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Crop Changes: How to Live With It | Climate change may actually benefit some plants by lengthening growing seasons and increasing carbon dioxide. Yet other effects of a warmer world, such as more pests, droughts, and flooding, will be less benign. How will the world adapt? | Climate | National Geographic | 2021 | climate agriculture | ||
![]() | Deceptive and Crafty Invasive MILE-A-MINUTE VINE | Mile-a-minute vine is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control mile-a-minute vine. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2017 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2021 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | Developing a Grazing System for Sheep & Goats | The grazing habits of sheep and goats differ from traditional livestock production and they can be incorporated into the grazing systems for cattle and horses.Goats tend to browse more while sheep tend to graze. | Small Ruminants | Grazing Management | Mississippi State Extension Service | 2008 | small-ruminants agriculture | grazing-management |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Escaped and Dangerous Invasive ASIATIC BITTERSWEET | Asiatic bittersweet is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control Asiatic bittersweet. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2021 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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 . | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Small Ruminants | Invasive Species | VCE | 2020 | cattle crops hay horses small-ruminants agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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 | Grazing Management, Pasture Management, Winter Feeding | NRCS | 2020 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management forage-management winter-feeding |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Fast and Furious Killer KUDZU | Kudzu is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control Kudzu. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2021 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | Five Keys to Better Pastures | This document discusses five steps to improve your horse pastures. A small download fee applies for this document. | Horses | Grazing Management, Pasture Management | Horses for Clean Water | 2005 | horses agriculture | grazing-management forage-management |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | VCE | 2009 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 | Grazing Management, Pasture Management | NRCS | 2005 | cattle hay agriculture | grazing-management forage-management |
![]() | Forage Management: Smaller Pastures=Better Pastures | There are many things that can be done to get more forage from our pasture. Fertilizing, controlling weeds, and planting clovers are just a few. But one of the best ways is often the most overlooked. This method is by wasting less forage. The less forage we waste, the more forage that will be utilized. | Cattle | Grazing Management, Pasture Management | University of Tennessee | 2022 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management forage-management |
![]() | Furiously Aggressive Invasive TREE-OF-HEAVEN, AILANTHUS, PARADISE TREE | Tree of heaven is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control tree of heaven. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2017 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | VCE | 2016 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | Hay basics | Learn the basics for cutting hay with this guide, including at what maturity stage to harvest based on forage type. | Hay | Hay Production | NRCS | 2005 | hay agriculture | hay-making |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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. | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Other, Small Ruminants | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2021 | cattle crops hay horses other small-ruminants agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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 | 2023 | crops agriculture | insect-control |
![]() | Insidious & Formidable Invasive JAPANESE STILTGRASS | Japanese stiltgrass is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control Japanese stiltgrass. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2017 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | Invasive Plants | This pamphlet provides information to understand what invasive plants are including images of common invasive plants. | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Other, Small Ruminants | Invasive Species | DOF | 2017 | cattle crops hay horses other small-ruminants agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2020 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | Landscaping with Native Plants on Horse Farms | This article discusses why native plants are great for landscaping and which plants are non-toxic to horses. | Horses | Grazing Management, Pasture Management | Penn State Extension | 2022 | horses agriculture | grazing-management forage-management |
![]() | Maintaining Healthy Horse Pastures | Learn some tips about horse pasture management and design. | Horses | Grazing Management, Pasture Management | VCE | 2009 | horses agriculture | grazing-management forage-management |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Native Warm-Season Grasses | Learn to identify, establish, and manage warm season grasses using this plant guide. | Cattle, Hay, Horses | Pasture Management | UTE | 2007 | cattle hay horses agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | VCE | 2009 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | No-Tillage Small Grain Production in Virginia | If you are interested in no till planting, this publication offers great information and considerations for small grain producers. | Crops | VCE | 2009 | crops 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 |
![]() | 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. | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Other, Small Ruminants | Invasive Species | Fairfax County Park Authority | 2008 | cattle crops hay horses other small-ruminants agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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. | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Other, Small Ruminants | Invasive Species | FS | 2006 | cattle crops hay horses other small-ruminants agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | Nutrient Management for Small Farms | This publication discusses how to quantify and determine use of manure nutrients in small farms as a crop fertilizer. | Cattle, Crops | Manure Management | VCE | 2018 | cattle crops agriculture | manure-management |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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. | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Other, Small Ruminants | Invasive Species | NPS & FWS | 2002 | cattle crops hay horses other small-ruminants agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | Ponds – Planning, Design, Construction | This book provides information on how to plan, design, and construct a pond. | Other | Pond Construction | NRCS | 1982 | other agriculture | pond-construction |
![]() | Prolific and Menacing Invasive JAPANESE HONEYSUCKLE | Japanese honeysuckle is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control Japanese honeysuckle. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2021 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | Rampant and Most-feared Invasive GARLIC MUSTARD | Garlic Mustard is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control garlic mustard. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2021 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | REPORT ALL SIGHTINGS of this Dangerous, Dreaded Invasive WAVYLEAF GRASS OR WAVYLEAF BASKETGRASS | Wavyleaf grass is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control wavyleaf grass. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2021 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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. | Cattle, Horses, Other, Small Ruminants | Riparian Buffer | DOF | cattle horses other small-ruminants agriculture | forest-buffer | |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management, Winter Feeding | Highland Cattle | cattle agriculture | forage-management winter-feeding | |
![]() | Soil Quality Test Kit Guide | This guide describes a kit of selected field procedures to evaluate or indicate the level of one or more soil functions. Procedures include soil respiration, infiltration, bulk density, electrical conductivity, soil PH, soil nitrate, aggregate stability, soil slaking, earthworms, soil physical properties, and water quality. | Crops | Soil Testing and Fertilization | USDA | 2001 | crops agriculture | soil-testing |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management, Soil Testing and Fertilization | NRCS | 2005 | cattle hay horses small-ruminants agriculture | forage-management soil-testing |
Soil Sampling For The Home Gardener | This guide provides information on how to properly take a soil sample for home gardens. | Crops | Soil Testing and Fertilization | VCE | 2020 | crops agriculture | soil-testing | |
![]() | Soil Sampling Instructions for the Farm | This guide provides information on how to properly take a soil sample on a farm. | Crops | Soil Testing and Fertilization | VCE | 2019 | crops agriculture | soil-testing |
![]() | 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 and Fertilization | VCE | 2014 | crops agriculture | soil-testing |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management, Soil Testing and Fertilization | VCE | 2019 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management soil-testing |
![]() | Starting the Grazing Season off Right | Properly managing stocking density during the rapid spring growth can help extend the stand of your grass. Being proactive in the spring will give positive results all year long. | Cattle | Grazing Management, Pasture Management | University of Kentucky | unknown | cattle agriculture | grazing-management forage-management |
![]() | Stealthy and Insidious Invasive PORCELAIN-BERRY | Porcelain berry is an invasive plant found in Virginia. This factsheet provides information on how to identify, where to look for, and how to control porcelain berry. | Other | Invasive Species | Blue Ridge PRISM | 2021 | other agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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 | Grazing Management, Pasture Management, Winter Feeding | NRCS | 2005 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management forage-management winter-feeding |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | NRCS | 2020 | cattle small-ruminants agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Successful No-Tillage Corn Production | If you are interested in no-till planting, this publication offers great information and considerations for corn producers. | Crops | No-Till | VCE | 2019 | crops agriculture | no-till |
![]() | Tall Fescue Characteristics and Management | Learn about the endophytic fungus associated with Tall Fescue, how it spreads, and practical solutions. | Cattle | Pasture Management | NRCS | 2005 | cattle agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | VCE | 2019 | cattle hay agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | The Mid-Atlantic Nutrient Management Handbook | This guide provides information on what nutrient management plans are and the concepts of nutrient management planning. | Cattle, Crops | Manure Management | cattle crops agriculture | manure-management | ||
![]() | The Science Behind the Need for Riparian Buffer Protection | This document discusses the benefits of riparian buffers and buffer widths needed for different benefits. | Other | Riparian Buffer | Pennsylvania Land Trust Association | 2014 | other agriculture | forest-buffer |
![]() | Transform a poor pasture into a good one | It’s not an unusual situation for people to suddenly find themselves as the not-so-proud owner or long-term renter of a previously abused or neglected pasture. In such situations, questions often arise as to what the best plan of action is to bring an abused pasture back to full productivity. | Agriculture | Pasture Management | Hay and Forage Grower Magazine | 2022 | agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | UW Extension | 2001 | cattle agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | Understanding the Science Behind Riparian Forest Buffers: Effects on Water Quality | This document discusses the benefits of riparian forest buffers and what factors affect the benefits of the riparian buffer. | Cattle, Small Ruminants | Riparian Buffer | VCE | 2009 | cattle small-ruminants agriculture | forest-buffer |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | VFGC | 2018 | cattle agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 | Grazing Management, Pasture Management | VFGC Forages | 2017 | cattle small-ruminants agriculture | grazing-management forage-management |
![]() | 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, No-Till | NRCS | 2017 | crops agriculture | cover-crops no-till |
![]() | Video: Gaining Ground: Successful No-till Farmers Tell Their Stories | In the video, Virginia farmers talk about their no till farming experience and discuss how no till methods benefit them. | Crops | No-Till | The Downstream Project | 2017 | crops agriculture | no-till |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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. | Cattle, Crops, Hay, Horses, Other, Small Ruminants | Invasive Species | DCR | 2014 | cattle crops hay horses other small-ruminants agriculture | invasive-species |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | VCE | 2009 | horses agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | 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 | Grazing Management, Pasture Management | VCE | 2009 | horses agriculture | grazing-management forage-management |
![]() | Virginia’s Horse Pastures: Renovating Old Pastures | Interested in renovating your pastures? This article discusses a series of practices to improve your pastures. | Horses | Pasture Management | VCE | 2009 | horses agriculture | forage-management |
![]() | What is a riparian forest buffer? | Would you like to learn more about riparian buffers? This document discusses the benefits and considerations for riparian buffers. | Cattle, Small Ruminants | Riparian Buffer | USDA | 2012 | cattle small-ruminants agriculture | forest-buffer |
![]() | 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 | Grazing Management, Pasture Management, Winter Feeding | VCE, USDA, CBF, NRCS | 2013 | cattle agriculture | grazing-management forage-management winter-feeding |
![]() | 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 | Pasture Management | VCE | 2010 | cattle agriculture | forage-management |
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