Document Type

Other

Publication Date

6-1-2004

Keywords

short-season crops, grazing season, livestock

Extension Number

ExEx 2043

Department

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Description

The use of short-season crops, such as turnips, is effective for extending the grazing season, following the harvest of small grains. A system of double cropping works particularly well if the intent is to provide a break in crop rotation. Turnips, which are in the brassica family, are fast growing and tolerate cold temperatures. Therefore, they are good for providing high quality and quantity forage for grazing livestock well into the fall (Figure 1).

Comments

June 2004.

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