Articles tagged under: James Rogers

Late-Season Alfalfa Management

Published September 4, 2024

Alfalfa production has been good this year but rains have interfered with getting the crop off the field. North Dakota State University Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist James Rogers expects that farmers might be in a tough spot when deciding…
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Fall Bale Grazing Planning Begins Now

Published August 14, 2023

Bale grazing in the winter would cut down on labor, time, and help spread nutrients to needed areas. NDSU Extension Forage Crop Specialist James Rogers says fall bale grazing can cut down on transportation time if you start planning now…
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Blister Beetles are Back

Published June 24, 2023

Blister Beetles have been spotted in alfalfa fields. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist James Rogers said it can be more difficult putting up alfalfa when blister beetles are present. "They consume plant material and are attracted to flowering plants.…
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Reasonable Alfalfa Prices

Published March 2, 2023

The cold start to the winter depleted hay stocks. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Specialist James Rogers says hay prices are sitting at a reasonable rate. "Alfalfa prices are fairly reasonable for beef quality hay. It looks like alfalfa hay might…
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Test Hay Quality

Published January 20, 2023

After last year's growing season, there's no shortage of forage, but NDSU Extension Forage Crops Specialist James Rogers says hay should be checked for quality. "With so much rainfall, the hay already on the ground received more moisture content than…
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Test for Hay Quality

Published July 25, 2022

It’s been a good year for hay production in North Dakota. Timely moisture has been seen, but the weather hasn’t been conducive for drying hay and there’s a lot of discolored hay. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist James Rogers…
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Alfalfa Crop is Close to Blooming

Published June 20, 2022

North Dakota State University Extension Forage and Crop Specialist James Rogers says cutting a quality forage is a balancing act. "The highest quality alfalfa is when that plant is in the vegetative stage, but that's also the lowest quantity. We…
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Pasture Turnout May Be 30-45 Days Out

Published May 1, 2022

The cooler temperatures are setting back not planting and spring turnout for livestock producers. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist James Rogers says the variety of pasture grass will help determine pasture turnout times. "Grazing readiness is determined by the…
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Rogers Joins NDSU Extension

Published March 18, 2022

James Rogers joined the North Dakota State University's North Central Research Extension Center near Minot as a forage crops production specialist. Rogers previously worked as a livestock specialist at the University of Missouri Extension.
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