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Savvy and knowledge aid small scale stockmen in Md
BELTSVILLE Md The best tools for today s small scale livestock farmer may be up to date knowledge and old fashioned savvy according to LS Department of Agriculture agronomist William Templeton He spoke at a symposium on small farm research noting high energy costs and new technology open options rather than limit them He cited research showing broadcasting seed early and clipping vegetation can rejuvenate pastures without modern seeders or tractors Templeton director of USDA s Regional Pasture Research Laboratory in University Park Pen said remarks covered forage and livestock management based on latest research With rising nitrogen fertilizer costs the role of legumes such as clover alfalfa vetch is being reassessed for their soil nitrogen adding ability Field tests show pastures mixed with grass and legume are less weedy than pure grass stands and mixed systems fertilized grass plus legume pastures offer benefits