Articles for Georgia Cattlemen's Association Magazine
(Archive from 2001 - Present)
2017
- Reviving Pastures Following Drought - February 2017
- Making Great Baleage - March 2017
- Baling, Wrapping, and Storage Strategies for Great Baleage - May 2017
- Feeding Baleage and Handling the Plastic After Removal - July 2017
- Forage Brassicas Make Quick Forage in the Fall - August 2017
- Establishing Forage Brassicas: Research Update - September 2017
- Getting Winter Annuals to Turn a Profit - September 2017
- Annual Ryegrass Control in Hayfields - October 2017
- Your Seed Likely Came from Oregon - December 2017
2016
- 300 Days of Grazing - February 2016
- Establishing Bermudagrass from Sprigs or Tops - March 2016
- Bermudagrass Stem Maggot Research Update - May 2016
- What is the Perfect Pasture? - July 2016
- Using RFQ: Defining Quality and Categorizing Hay - August 2016
- Planning for this Winter - September 2016
2015
- When is Hay Dry Enough? - March 2015
- Goosegrass Emergence and Control in Pastures - April 2015
- Is There a Better Nitrogen Fertilizer? - May 2015
- Stockpile Forage to Minimize Hay Feeding This Fall - July 2015
- Preventing Leaf Spot and Rust in Bermudagrass - August 2015
- Winter is Coming (Preparing for a Cold, Wet Winter) - September 2015
2014
- The View from Down Under (Australia and It's Beef Industry) - March 2014
- The Latest on the Bermudagrass Stem Maggot - May 2014
- Poor Hay Can Lead to the Poor House - July 2014
- Boost Your Savings Account This Fall - August 2014
- Field Efficiency Considerations When Selecting Hay Equipment - October 2014
2013
- Picking a Summer Annual Forage - April 2013
- Top 10 Georgia Forages: At a Glance - April 2013
- Gear Up for Winter Grazing - October 2013
- The Lingering Effects of Low Quality Hay - December 2013
2012
- Forage Quality: Differences in Species - January 2012
- Bloat Management in Cattle - March 2012
- Bermudagrass Stem Maggot - July 2012
- Media Distortions about Tifton 85 - August 2012
- Cool Season Forage Systems For Replacement Heifers - September 2012
- The 2012 Forage Manager's Guide to the Sunbelt Ag Expo - October 2012
- Beware The Risks of Mycotoxins - December 2012
2011
- Dealing with a Mob Mentality: Part II - January 2011
- Dealing with a Mob Mentality: Part III - February 2011
- The Right Time of Day to Cut Hay - March 2011
- Fertilization Priorities - April 2011
- Preventing Tall Fescue Stand Losses - June 2011
- Keys to Limiting the Long-Term Effects of Drought - July 2011
- The History of Bermudagrass: Part I - August 2011
- The History of Bermudagrass: Part II - September 2011
- The History of Bermudagrass: Part III - October 2011
2010
- Fertilizing and Grazing Winter Annual Stands - January 2010
- Winter Grain Mites - January 2010
- Hay Storage Methods for Keeping Costs Low - February 2010
- The Secret Recipe for Making High-Quality Hay - March 2010
- Reducing Losses and Getting High Quality Forage - April 2010
- Latest Forage Variety Trial Results - May 2010
- Establishing Solid Bermudagrass Stands - June 2010
- Roll in the Clover - July 2010
- 20 Years of Southern Forages - July 2010
- There and Back Again: A Grazier's Tale - September 2010
- Frost in a Bottle - November 2010
- Dealing with a Mob Mentality: Part I - December 2010
2009
- Tips for Buying Hay - January 2009
- Switchgrass: Forage or Fuel? - February 2009
- Common Questions about Hay Moisture - April 2009
- Using Legumes to the Extent Possible - July 2009
- FESCUE 911 - August 2009
- Resetting Your Stocking Rate - August 2009
- Improve Grazing Management to Increase Forage Use Efficiency - September 2009
- Seeding Methods for Small-Seeded Forages - September 2009
- The Forage Manager's Guide to the Sunbelt Ag Expo - October 2009
- Re-Establishing Tall Fescue Pasture - December 2009
2008
- 8 Simple Rules for Surviving Drought and a Forage Deficit - January 2008
- Cheap Hay is EXPENSIVE - February 2008
- Late Winter Plantings of Winter Annual Forages - Special Issue
- Making the Most Out of Your Fertilizer Bill - March 2008
- The "N-Times" (Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Hay Production) - April 2008
- Emphasize Quality and Supplement Less - May 2008
- Living with Johnsongrass - July 2008
- Dusting off the Legume Playbook - September 2008
- Bermudagrass Decline - October 2008
- Results of the 2008 Southeastern Hay Contest - November 2008
- Stretching Hay - December 2008
2007
- Preparing for the Next Drought - February 2007
- Managing Soil Fertility in Beef Cattle Pastures - March 2007
- Comparing the Yields of Bermudagrass Varieties - April 2007
- To Seed or Not To Seed (Hybrid vs. Seeded Bermudagrass) - May 2007
- Prevent a Drought Year From Being Worse: Test for Nitrates - June 2007
- Harvesting Summer Annual Forage Crops - July 2007
- Winter Annuals Make $en$e - August 2007
- Winter Annual Legumes - September 2007
2005
- Resolutions for Greener Pastures - January 2005
- Establishing Seeded Bermudagrass Varieties - March 2005
- Getting the Most out of Your Fertilizer Dollar - May 2005
- Baleage Pros and Cons - June 2005
2004
- What are Georgia Forage Crops Worth? - January 2004
- Ten Tips for February Forage Management - February 2004
- The Importance of Good Seedstock - March 2004
- What Causes Bermudagrass Stands to Thin?- April 2004
- Food Plots for Beef Calves: Effectively Utilizing Creep Grazing - May 2004
- Is MaxQ Tall Fescue Economical for Cow Calf Producers? - July 2004
- Should I establish bermudagrass or bahiagrass? - August 2004
- Fall Forage Species and Varieties - September 2004
- Five Tips for Winter Annual Forage Production - November 2004
- Relative Forage Quality: A New Method for Evaluating and Marketing Quality Hay - December 2004
2003
- Managing Established White Clover in Pastures - January 2003
- Establishing Hybrid Bermudagrass - February 2003
- Selecting a Hybrid Bermudagrass Variety - March 2003
- Grazing Impacts on Pasture Composition - April 2003
- Progress in the UGA Forage Testing Program - May 2003
- Improving Rates of Hay Curing - June 2003
- Frequent Forage Questions - July 2003
- White Clover of the Future is Here! - August 2003
- Stockpiling to Reduce Winter Hay Needs - September 2003
- What can Rotational Grazing do for My Farm? - October 2003
- 2003 Small Grain Varieties for Forage Production - October 2003
- What is Forage Quality? - November 2003
- Frequently Asked Forage Questions - December 2003
2002
- Renovating Tall Fescue Stands - January 2002
- Prescribed Burning of Pastures and Hay Fields - February 2002
- Seeded Bermudagrass Update - March 2002
- Planning Forage Programs - May 2002
- What is Nitrite Toxicity? - June 2002
- Forage Water Use - July 2002
- Crabgrass: Friend or Foe? - August 2002
- Managing Toxic Forages - Prussic Acid - October 2002
- Successfully Establishing White Clover in Pastures - November 2002
2001
- Managing Forage Systems During Drought - June 2001
- Myths and Facts about Producing Hay Quality - July 2001
- Evaluating Your Forage Program - August 2001
- Annual Cool Season Forages - September 2001
- That's an Expensive Bale of Hay You Have There! - October 2001
- Inexpensive Supplements for Beef Cattle - November 2001