What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
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Make plans now to attend the 10th annual Farming Evolution event February 21- 22 in Holyoke. There will be a close look at fascinating information about the world of soil microbes and plants. Also on the topic list are wheat stem sawfly, grazing cover crops plus much more. As always, there will be several producers sharing their insights and experiences. Dr. James White will give an intriguing presentation about the plant/microbe relationships. Microbes don’t just make nutrients available; they are physically consumed by plant roots! Then t...
Do you keep a rain gauge and check it regularly? Does it seem that the drought monitor doesn’t see the droughts you experience? If so, you may be interested in participating in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network or CoCoRaHS. Who uses CoCoRaHS data? CoCoRaHS is not just a fun activity. The reports are used by many agencies and weather scientists. The National Weather Service looks at reports to track storms and their variability. Reports also help inform the United States Drought Monitor creators. Weather modelers compare r...
The question is on the top of ranchers’ minds right now; how much grass will we have this summer? Overall, it was dry last fall, over the winter and so far, this spring. How much grass will there be this summer? Directly related to that question, how many head of livestock can I graze this year. How long can they graze? Oh, for a crystal ball. Since one is not likely to drop out of the sky, we can use the next best thing: grass cast. Grass-Cast or Grassland Productivity Forecast, has over 30 years of historical data about weather and vegetation...
