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Factors affecting forage quality

Forage quality can vary not only among different forage types but also within the same forage species or cultivars. Not every plant in a pasture will have the same nutritive value, leading to characteristics that can indirectly or directly affect forage quality. Forage quality can be defined as the extent to which a forage has the potential to produce a desired animal response. Factors that influence forage quality include the following.

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How do I make sure my lawn looks good for an outdoor wedding or event?

Outdoor weddings can cause us to really look at our outdoor spaces. For a lush pretty lawn, you will want to test your soil and provide the right fertility. If you want green grass, this will obviously depend on the time of year you select. For now, let’s stick with this June theme. So warm season grass, or Bermuda would be most common. If there is shade, you might have an area of fescue. Ryegrass or fescue could give you green in the cool season, too.

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Thinking Out Loud: An afterglow of emotions from Father’s Day

Father’s Day was filled with the joy and celebration of recognitions and acknowledgements, the coming together with family in moments of togetherness. Yet for many it was tinged with great sadness. For those who know the pain of grief, this day can be one of the many which trigger our losses once more. A day that was filled with bittersweet memories and with the ache of longing, whether we belong to a loving family or not.

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