Dr. Gary BatesDepartment Head and Professor, Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 The other day I was with an Extension agent visiting a beef cattle farm, looking at…
Forage Management: Stand Loss
Forage Management: Shortcuts or Longcuts
Dr. Gary BatesDepartment Head and Professor, Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 There has always been a lot of travel with my job as forage specialist. It is…
Forage Management: Serious Answers for a Serious Question
Dr. Gary BatesDepartment Head and Professor, Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 It doesn’t take a long time with me to realize I like to joke. I will…
Forage Management: Questions Keep Coming
Dr. Gary BatesDepartment Head and Professor, Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 I am going to admit something that happened very early in my career. When I was…
Forage Management: Getting Rid of Broomsedge
Dr. Gary BatesDirector and ProfessorUT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 Broomsedge is one of those problems that show up every summer, and how to get rid of it is one…
Forage Management: Why I Do This
Dr. Gary BatesDirector and ProfessorUT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 I will admit that I live by my calendar. The electronic calendar on my phone and computer is how I…
Forage Management: Stay the Course
Dr. Gary BatesDirector and ProfessorUT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 As you probably have heard me say before, my son plays baseball. The other day his high school team had…
Forage Management: Smaller Pastures = Better Pastures
Dr. Gary BatesDirector and ProfessorUT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 There are many things that can be done to get more forage from our pasture. Fertilizing, controlling weeds, and planting…
Forage Management: I Appreciate You
Dr. Gary BatesDirector and ProfessorUT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 Everyone knows the saying “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” Kind and encouraging words can…
Forage Management: Learn About New Solutions To An Old Problem
Dr. Gary BatesDirector and ProfessorUT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-7324 I would expect that most everyone reading this article has tall fescue on their farm. This grass has provided the…
