Do You Have Poisonous Weeds in Your Pastures and Forages?

Do You Have Poisonous Weeds in Your Pastures and Forages? by Jerry Doll, Extension Weed Scientist UW Agronomy Department 1575 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706 Introduction Livestock managers seem to have an increasing awareness that poisonous plants can affect livestock.  Part of this is due to the ever-increasing population of horse owners in Wisconsin and to the […]

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Costs and Benefits of Roundup Ready Alfalfa in the Establishment Year

Costs and Benefits of Roundup Ready® Alfalfa in the Establishment Year by Mark J. Renz1 Weed suppression can be important during alfalfa establishment as weeds can reduce stand life, alfalfa biomass, and forage quality. To reduce these impacts producers commonly apply herbicides to establishing alfalfa. A range of options exist, but the most common applications include […]

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Common Poisonous Plants of Concern for Wisconsin’s Livestock

Common Poisonous Plants of Concern for Wisconsin’s Livestock by Anders Gurda and Mark Renz Research Assistant and Extension Weed Scientist, University of Wisconsin-Madison While most plants are safe for consumption by livestock, a few plant species can sicken or even kill animals. This publication overviews what poisonous plants are and under what conditions they can be toxic to […]

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