Opportunities and Considerations when Grazing Cover Crops

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During this episode of Cattle HQ, Olivia Amundson, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, and Robin Salverson, caught up with Dan Forgey with Cronin Farms near Gettysburg, SD.  Listen to learn more about:

  • How Dan selects his cover crop species.
  • How they have used cover crops as a grazing opportunity.
  • Considerations when including cover crops into the operation. 

Suggested reading by Dan Forgey:  Managing Cover Crop Profitably, Third Edition.  Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.

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