First Week in July Timed Stop to Harvest Asparagus
Assistant County Agent Frank E. Bortz cautions delaying asparagus cutting after a late spring. He says the stop date depends on the interval between cutting seasons, ensuring plants develop brush and store nutrients for next spring’s harvest.
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Frank E. Bortz
Dairy Heifers Grow Best On Alfalfa Hay
USDA studies show dairy heifers fed alfalfa hay gain weight faster and consume more than those fed unsupplemented alfalfa silage or corn alfalfa silage. At Beltsville ARS, heifers reached calving with strong milk and body weight. silage lowered intake and gains versus hay. Supplemental hay or grain partially mitigated differences, but hay alone yielded the best early performance.
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Agricultural Research Center
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