The Rise of Pasture Mealybug: A New Threat to Southern Pastures
Pasture mealybug is spreading across the southern United States, threatening pastures, hayfields, sugarcane, and other grass systems.
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Winter Hay Does More Than Feed Cattle.
Imported hay recycles valuable nutrients, but feeding methods determine how evenly those nutrients benefit pasture soils.
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Rotational Grazing Can Build Soil Carbon, but Drought Changes the Story
A decade-long grazing study shows that management can improve soil carbon and nutrient dynamics, but drought and year-to-year weather remain major drivers of soil health.
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The Problem with “More Is Better”
Drainage can increase some soil health indicators while reducing pasture productivity, showing why higher values are not always better.
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Dairy Soil Health Depends on Management and Environment
Soil health improves with better management, but climate, texture, irrigation, and manure history shape the response.
