Managing Drought Stressed Pastures by Dennis Cosgrove1 Summer drought will likely mean reduced pasture and may increase producers’ need for hay. Late summer and fall rains provide some late-season forage growth but proper management is important in order to make the most of this moisture. The best way to benefit from the fall rains is to […]

Pod-Line Irrigation of Wisconsin Pastures by Alex Crockford1 Introduction Seasonal fluctuations in climate are a concern for all in agriculture. Seasonal extremes of rainfall, solar radiation, and temperature can reduce crop productivity to levels that put stress on the farm business. Prolonged periods, even years of climate stress can erode at a farm’s equity and even […]