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Dr. Nick Hill, Emeritus Professor University of Georgia and Founding Partner Agrinostics Ltd. Co. Most land-grant agricultural research and outreach efforts address rather simple concepts that producers face. As a retired professor I now have more time to contemplate complex agricultural issues, one being decision-making regarding pasture renovation. There is a myriad of financial decisionsContinue reading “Renovation and Sustainability of Pasture Agriculture”

It has been a manageable winter season for us, but as always this time of year I am impatient for spring. We did a lot more hay feeding than we like again this winter, but with our second year stands of tall fescue coming in strong we expect an increase in forage production this year.Continue reading “Triple Creek Journal, March 2025. Another cycle complete!”

As we move into spring there are several things you can do to improve the development of your new stands of tall fescue planted in 2024, and to prepare land that is scheduled for renovation in the Fall of 2025. If you have not yet applied nitrogen to new stands, that should be done asContinue reading “March 2025 Timely Tips”

If you’ve ever seen a cow suddenly collapse in early spring, seemingly out of nowhere, you might have witnessed a case of grass tetany. This metabolic disorder, historically linked to magnesium deficiency, can be a problem for cattle grazing lush cool-season grasses. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies of grass tetany can help cattleContinue reading “Towards a better understanding of grass tetany in beef cows”

Spring is just around the corner, and with not much time left, that means it is time to start thinking about what crop to spring plant.  Why not try Moxie teff grass, enhanced with Yellow Jacket® seed coating? Teff (Eragrostis tef) is the perfect grass for late spring seeding in the transition zone, cool seasonContinue reading “Consider Teff!”

The Alliance for Grassland Renewal has two in-person workshops coming up. Space is limited, so register today! Registration is $40 and includes lunch and educational materials. Sponsorship opportunities and student discounts are also available. March 4 in Evensville, Tennessee – Register here! March 6 in Leitchfield, Kentucky – Register here!

I love the way the seasons roll in our part of the country.  We have every season, and just when you are tiring of heat or cold it starts to change.  We continue to have an unusual winter with alternative cold and warm spells, and fairly dry conditions.  It has been several years since weContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal, February 2025:  Spring is in sight!”

This article was originally published in The Carolina Cattle Connection, February, 2025. There are few practices or products that I would recommend for almost all producers.  One of these rarities is crabgrass.  There are actually many species of crabgrass, and many “ecotypes” within those species.  As a result, there are mixed opinions and a lotContinue reading “Try Crabgrass!”

Weather conditions have been mixed across the region so far this winter, but spring conditions will be with us soon.  We have had enough cold weather to keep tall fescue dormant in most areas, but it will green up and take off shortly, especially in southern parts of the tall fescue belt. Now is anContinue reading “Timely Tips: February”

Winter has been pretty easy for us so far at Triple Creek Ranch, but we had our first significant snow fall in several years last night.  We are using the Bale Grazing technique on three groups now, and have two groups grazing stockpiled tall fescue.  We were ready for the snow, and we didn’t experienceContinue reading “Triple Creek Journal: Winter Feeding in Full Swing”