Spring calving season is a good time to visually see the nutritional plane and parasite load of first calf heifers and older cows on pasture. Glistening coats of dams and calves indicates an abundance of sun generated grass delivered vitamins like A & E, protein and essential soil or supplement block nutrients like selenium and … Read More
Two weeks into planting season has field crops and vegetable crops out of the ground and looking very good. Soil temperatures range from 58F to 72F in tilled to light sandy soils. Without any rain in the forecast and a deficit of rain coming into May, irrigation of vegetable transplants has begun. Many commercial crop … Read More
As planting season progresses, producers in south Jersey are keeping an eye on soil moisture. While year to date precipitation in inches is near normal for most of the state, thirty day and seven day departure from normals require closer attention. As do feed budgets for those who purchase corn, wheat, and soybean meal due … Read More