Forages
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Fall armyworms can quickly decimate a field of any forage crop or pasture, often eating higher quality forage first. Growers and farmers can face severe economic damage and total forage loss. Anyone growing forage or pasture used to feed livestock can use this publication to find answers to the most common questions about fall armyworm in Georgia pastures and hayfields.
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Vaseygrass is a warm-season perennial grass weed commonly found in pastures and hayfields in the southern half of Georgia. Recently, vaseygrass has begun to spread north in Georgia and can now be found sporadically throughout the Piedmont region of the state.
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A handy reference for horse owners and land managers to help identify weeds that are toxic to horses, with pictures to aid identification, a brief description of the plants, and the specific toxicity symptoms associated with common weeds and trees that are poisonous to horses. It also gives tips on how to better manage pastures to prevent pasture-related plant toxicities. This publication is suitable for a general audience concerned with equine health and pasture safety.
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SB 28-10
Alfalfa
Commercial insect and weed control in alfalfa. Updated annually.
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SB 28-14
Clover
Commercial insect and weed control in clover. Updated annually.
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SB 28-25
Perennial Grass, Pasture, and Forage
Commercial insect and weed control in perennial grasses, pastures, and forages. Updated annually.
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Commercial insect and weed control in summer and winter temporary grazing. Updated annually.
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As a result of significant weather events, many producers in Georgia may experience losses of pasture growth, hay stocks, feed supplies, and livestock. After such events occur, farmers will be assessing damage to fields, stock, and property for many days, weeks, months. This publication is intended to provide recommendations to farmers that have experienced adverse affects due to significant weather in their forage and livestock production systems.
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B 1532
Baleage Production and Use
Implementing a baleage system takes consideration and planning. Producers need to weigh the benefits, challenges, and costs to optimize their forage production and livestock feeding operations. Baleage does have additional costs associate with it—including a wrapper, plastic, and plastic disposal. It also takes different management strategies to store and feed baleage to prevent spoilage when compared with traditional dry hay. Despite some additional management challenges, baleage can be very beneficial for many producers. It has higher forage quality when compared to dry hay harvested under the same conditions and is highly palatable to livestock. Finally, using baleage as a forage harvesting tool can reduce risks of forage loss due to weather and promote forage harvest on a timely harvest interval.
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