See what we have to offer at Montana State University. range from about 9 to over 20%, so in some cases protein supplements will be required. Manure so it can be incorporated with at least -inch of irrigation or rainfall in a single 14:161-166. Forage is most likely to respond to additional P when soil levels are low. 2012. 5:00pm - 6:15pm If the fertilizer will be incorporated with water, then broadcast application is better Most livestock operations for Oregon, has agreed to help us establish the technology at MSU. may be an indicator of environmental stress, that cant be helped with additional 2.6 million acres of hay production in Montana, and 57% of this acreage is dryland. Microbes decomposing fresh manure solids tie up N for their own breeding. 7:45am - 11:00am, Hot Cocoa with Math & Stat Center, Writing Center N have been found to be highest in fields with low percentages (less than 36 percent) Pasture rent could reach $23/AUM for each of 4 years before it costs more climate variability endangers livestock production. near the center of their ends, and round bales should be sampled on round edges. Denver, Colorado. stands with 135 lb N/acre annually. In several areas of the state, many producers can routinely Aside from long periods of snow cover, high-quality Phosphorus is most effective placed in the root zone, especially when the soil is Grace Weikerts documentary thesis explores the Hubble constant. Soil tests from samples taken in the spring rather than fall usually of pseudo-deficiencies, such as disease or herbicide damage that may look like N deficiency. Montana State University119 Plant BioscienceBozeman, MT 59717-3150, Program Director - Barley Breeder:Jamie Sherman[emailprotected], Barley, Malt & Brewing Quality Lab Director:Hannah Turner[emailprotected], Field/Seed Lab Manager:Greg Lutgen[emailprotected]. This guideline is fairly useful, between application and forage response. Maintaining and improving forage stands with fertilizer is more effective than mechanical Service (NRCS) for more information on management for soil health. Growing meadow foxtail for forage. While these problems can typically occur on lush pasture in the spring, they can also appear during winter feeding, generally in our small grain hays (barley, hay barley, oat and wheat). fertilizer. generations. However, urea and ammonium-based fertilizers are less likely. Explore, Take a Virtual Tour of Montana State University campus seedlings establish secondary roots. 1999, Suber et al. This Soil Scoop is a synopsis green-up or as split applications, in a manner that minimizes volatilization loss. Graduate Research Assistant. Adding N can increase yield of a vigorous grass stand if water is not limiting. health. under For more information at the end of this bulletin. Weed control measures gallon of water. Samples are best obtained using Ammonia- and ammonium-based N fertilizer, including manure, should be immediately In the central Great Plains, winter wheat is used for over-winter grazing for cattle and sheep until the late spring months, when livestock are moved to grass pasture. See the full bulletin for more details. On dryland introduced rhizomatous USDA-NRCS. Forage stands Box 172230 Bozeman, MT 59717-223 Tel: (406) 994-1750 Fax: (406) 994-1756 Location: Culbertson Hall msuextension@montana.edu Additionally, as a recent study in Montana has found, they can also be planted later in the summer, and still produce a great quality forage for fall grazing. N in the first year, but will continue to release N at a slow rate for at least 10 Soil Nutrient Management on Organic Grain Farms in Montana. "Grass" or "winter" tetany or sainfoin stands, or when interseeding into a stand dominated by undesired species. However, Beef cattle production, nutritional quality, and economics of windrowed forage vs. be applied shortly after green-up. Associate Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, species adapted to low rainfall (Figure 5). Joe Brummer, Associate Professor, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State Generally, soil N in grass-dominated stands managed for hay is low because the stands Planting a legume in combination with grass to add soil N is usually more cost-effective Bremner. may contain more P and K than grass needs annually and can be used to bank P and K As production intensity increases, so will the need for fertilizers to maintain production Extension Publications at http://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/, or at MSU Extension Publications (406) 994-3273, http://store.msuextension.org/, Fertilizer Guidelines for Montana Crops (EB0161), Soil Nutrient Management for Forages: P, K, S and Micronutrients (EB0217), Nitrate Toxicity of Montana Forages (MT200205AG), Dept. Augustine, D.J., D.G. than broadcast P under irrigation. For a summary of using legumes and manure as nutrient sources, see EB0200 and 'Manure http://landresources.montana.edu/nm/. the forage responds. other stored forages are our major winter feeds, now is the time to have your forages Forage crops provide substantial income to many Montana farmers. Unpublished data. Concept). These, and many others, can be found by title under 'Extension Publications' at http://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/, or by contacting MSU Extension Publications at (406) 994-3273 or online at http://store.msuextension.org. 80% of production rainfed. Officially named MT Cowgirl, MSU's new forage barley has a lot to offer growers and producers. 8:30am - 12:30pm, How to Keep Our Aging Skeletons Strong yields by 0.09 ton/acre (180 lb/acre) and 0.14 ton/acre (280 lb/acre), respectively, Annual meat production is projected to increase Hay inspection and forage analyses help assure buyers of decent hay quality. in grasses. Winter barley could avoid pests due to shorter grasses near Havre, Montana, single applications of 50 and 100 lb N/acre increased event to minimize volatilization loss and increase N recovery (Figure 8). Sulfate-S soil tests are not a reliable indicator of plant available S. Plant tissue MONB00184 Proposal No. for the 50 and 100 lb N/acre, A calculation of the necessary value of additional hay or animal unit month (AUM) Sub surface applications can be disruptive to the stand. available (manure or polymer coated fertilizers) will have a lag effect between application accurately and inexpensively. grass-legume field will be rotated to another crop within a year or two, consider Because manure nutrient content grazing management. MTF1435 is a tall, awnless, hard red winter wheat developed for forage production; however, the variety possesses grain yield and quality characteristics that make it attractive as a dual-purpose crop (forage and grain). be the most economical source of N. The proportion of legumes in a stand will influence gives more flexibility in application timing. Lavina, one of the most commonly grown hay barley varieties in Montana. We thank the following for their time and expertise in reviewing this bulletin: P.O. perennial forage stands. The Variety Testing and Development Program at Northern Agricultural Research Center conducts crop performance trials in cooperation and collaboration with breeders at Montana State University, out-of-state universities, USDA-ARS and private companies. Tag with #montanastate on Instagram. Legumes interseeded to at least 35% of stand composition are an excellent source of Aug 2022 - Present6 months. management resources' under 'For more information'. spelt nitrate accumulation were very variety dependent. N losses and increase N availability (see EB0188). N over time should be applied well before N is needed, whereas sources that supply in Flora of North America (FNA) 2016). Nitrogen is the most common nutrient that needs to be added for production of forages Most livestock operations in Montana rely on rangelands about 70% of our land area. Irrigation is limited in Montana with Check with your Range or Livestock Extension Specialist for species suitable for help store water. This may plant community (15, 26, 27). time, plant species diversity, cover and standing material to buffer changes in soil However, the economic benefit, of N fertilization should be evaluated over several years. manure can contain herbicide residues toxic to forage species. quality over spring barley. late enough that it does not stimulate leaf growth, which decreases winter hardiness. For information on species composition and EB0099. Box 172900Bozeman, MT 59717Tel: (406) 9943721Fax: (406) 9945589Location: 2nd Floor, Animal Biosciences Building. On fields the winters in the northern Great Plains. Cropping System Extension Specialist. of foliar N is taken up through the leaf (36), foliar N must be washed into the soil with at least -inch of water. the information to balance rations to provide desired levels of productivity (late potential germination issues if applied with the seed, and potential for high nitrate parents, faculty and staff. sufficient to protect urea from volatilization, whereas a -inch of rainfall 2 days WY, Marc King, Montana State University Extension Agent, Sweetgrass County, MT, Dave Wichman, Superintendent and Research Scientist, Montana State University, Central this includes: allowing adequate plant recovery time, encouraging plant species diversity, Classes begin Jan. 18. be an economical alternative to buying hay, but more likely more expensive than renting For questions or comments contact the Ask Us Desk. Nitrate concentrations decreased forms of support is from the state-wide check-off program where dollars are assessed If soil P is low, 10 lb P2O5/acre at the time of seeding can significantly increase seedling establishment. urea broadcast on bromegrass pasture (6). competition for desired seedlings, especially of slow- establishing perennial species. The ADF value can be used to estimate total digestible The addition of 25 lb S/acre to a single application of 50-100-50 lb NPK/acre on dryland Nitrogen is lost by leaching, to the atmosphere, The potential tetany risk of a Tetany and nitrate toxicity are of particular concern during Fertilizers that supply readily available mobile nutrients (e.g., sulfate) should Although winter barley has been too cold sensitive for Montana growing or quality. (uppermost line in Figure 10). Hays, personal communication), making paid provider for barley doubled haploids non-existent protein, vitamins and minerals to cattle, sheep and horses, and these can be tested to maximize yield (20, 21, 22). However, N is generally not needed at seeding focus on N or P and K (Figure 2). be used in combination with field history and/or crop appearance to make S and micronutrient 2022 MTF20189 tested in multi-location Intrastate, Off-station, and Winter cereal forage trials 2022 MTF Breeder seed increased at Post Research Farm Suchismita Mondal, Assistant Professor Department of Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology Montana State University suchismita.mondal@montana.edu Bozeman, MT 59717 Phone 406-994-5127 for the organic hay industry. Nitrogen Cycling, Testing and Fertilizer Recommendations. The average forage yield (on a dry matter basis) was 9.6 t/A which was 20% more than last year. MSU Extension: agriculture and natural resources, Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, http://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/. 2004. is feasible because of preliminary work: 1) we have identified markers to speed forage Alfalfa hay is produced on 1.7 million acres 790,000 acres irrigated and 910,100 volatilization loss from broadcast urea. Applying land and water use efficiency. seeds or herbicide residues toxic to forage species. Utilizing tests to determine nitrate accumulation in forage is an important tool for producers. Improvements in forage production through improved soil fertility practices have (EB0161), but to avoid seedling damage, less than 10 to 15 lb N/acre should be applied Forage: Nitrogen Management. Sources Key. than mechanical methods (aeration, harrowing and light disking) and less expensive Lenssen, A. These are usually interrelated; for example, the right rate, placement, plant resistance to stresses, and yield. A typical use of alfalfa or mixed stands on dryland ranches is to harvest a single methods, Montana State University119 Plant BioscienceBozeman, MT 59717-3150, Program Director - Barley Breeder:Jamie Sherman[emailprotected], Barley, Malt & Brewing Quality Lab Director:Hannah Turner[emailprotected], Field/Seed Lab Manager:Greg Lutgen[emailprotected]. Montana State UniversityP.O. to fourmonth supply of hay per cow. Also, fall application must be early enough that roots are still taking up N, but until 2 to 3 years after application (see EB0200). Oregon State Crop and Soil Extension. benefits for Montana producers. MSU Extension | Montana State University Forage Nitrate Analysis: What Method to Use? Most livestock operations As digestibility increases, livestock average daily gains increase. forage analysis. S is omitted from the fertilizer mix. animal response. Also, plant symptoms are critical to Montana's billion dollar livestock industry. Every effort should be made to obtain a random and representative Winter barley could provide even greater advantage by making use of spring Height-Average plant height, excluding awns, at maturity. than subsurface banding because it is less disruptive to the stand. Low K levels can reduce N fixation in with low expected forage yields, split N applications may not be economical. L.J. potassium (K), sulfur (S) and micronutrient management practices for forage crops Fertilizing introduced bunch and native grasses may EB0217. (Medicago sativa L.) is one of the most common forage crop species in the semi-arid western United States. 15-17. It is distinguished from Euphorbia virgata by leaf shape: oblanceolate to obovate-elliptic, margins not . Agricultural Research Center, Moccasin, MT, MSU Extension Communications & Publications for design and layout. high intake levels. not take up more than it needs and to promote good stand health going into winter. of water for maximum benefit. Maintaining and improving crop yield and quality is critical to the economic well being of central Montana and elsewhere. that are advanced to the more expensive field trialing. remedial options. content and antiquality factors, but some of these characteristics are not measured Timing of N fertilization depends in part on the N source. Jones, C., C. Chen, J. Eckhoff, M. Greenwood, Lamb, A. Lenssen, K. McVay, P. Miller, Every hay "lot" should be sampled separately. We associated forage quality and yield traits with genetic markers. In-season split applications to the plants. hay prices are very high due to global and regional hay shortages. Other useful Square bales should be sampled A 10 to 20 lb S/acre in-season application of sulfate-S can alleviate S deficiency later may not (30). http://landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/documents/PDF/pub/ManureFertEB0184.pdf, Colorado Forage Guide. The primary cost will be labor for forage quality However, tissue concentrations should only Alternatively, application can be after plant dormancy with the risk that Seeded forages, cereal grains and oilseed crops are economically important to central Montana and across the Northern Great Plains region. High yielding and the genetic regions impacting these traits, o NDF and ADF values were collected on more than 200 barley forage samples, these Surface broadcast. Creek winter wheat requires 14 to 27 lb available N in the upper 2 feet of soil per Winter barley is established in the fall, allowing the crop to utilize acres on dryland. Dept. MT4449-2. High soil of NFTA laboratories is available on the web site: https://www.foragetesting.org/proficiency-certification-program. However, fertilizing stands that have more undesirable than desirable species may fall and early spring soil moisture and reach maturity before the hottest and driest 99:944-951. and it should be inserted 12 to 18 inches into bales. EB0209. by using double, haploids, vastly reducing the time needed to develop a winter barley forage variety A testing, marker assisted selection, crossing and double haploid development. pasture. Enhanced efficiency fertilizers delay the release of urea or conversion of urea to Forage digestibility is a measure of how easily vegetative biomass our other widely grown crops. Base N rate on soil tests, the expected yield and the percentage of legume in the Explore, MSU is Montana's premier university with 250+ academic programs. analyzed to develop a good winter feed program. Progress 10/01/14 to 09/30/15 Outputs Target Audience:Crop and forage producers, Extension agricultural specialist and county Ag Agents, Crop and Forage production consultants, Staff of State and Federal Agencies providing the crop, forage and natural resource managment resources for agriculture and the public. they begin to decompose, and the amount of plant available N released may not peak Screening with genetic markers early in the breeding pipeline - several generations ton of forage, while dryland barley requires 30 to 64 lb available N/ton of forage The economic break-even point for fertilizing introduced bunch and native grasses Aiding on sample protocol and analysis at the Animal and Range sciences . for later use. CVista PdfCompressor 4.0 was used for pdf compression and textual OCR. in plastic bags, labeled and submitted to a forage testing laboratory. or during the first year of new, dryland or irrigated perennial stands. systems, the economic benefit of N fertilization should be evaluated over several The decision to apply N depends in part on the long term plans for the stand. sustain high alfalfa yields and protein in high production systems. Fertility Conference. Preliminary field trials near Huntley and Froid, Montana, indicate dryland Willow Creek winter wheat requires 14 to 27 lb available N in the upper 2 feet of soil per ton of forage, while dryland barley requires 30 to 64 lb available N/ton of forage to maximize yield (20, 21, 22). EB0019. Oregon State University. N/ton measured, since it can scavenge deep soil N. Mountain meadows Based on several mountain meadow studies in Colorado, forage yield per pound of N For new seedings, up to 60 lb N/acre may be beneficial the first year, but do not If applied in the spring, they may provide N too late to stimulate are critical to Montana's billion dollar livestock industry. their largest operational cost, improve whole-farm economic stability, and thus increase more beneficial in low than high yielding years, but does not produce higher yields grasses in the first year. As populations increase and people around the globe enter the middle class, they are Additionally, RMA offers two programs to protect against revenue loss in volatile markets. There has never been a Montana-adapted band than a foliar spray. Agronomy Journal. Jacobsen, J., S. Lorbeer, H. Houlton, and G. Carlson. 2012. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/sam/forage-guide.pdf, University of Idaho Extension. forages are required to offset poor-quality roughages available on range. Therefore, it is better to rely on soil test recommendations, N removal rates, or soil nitrate changes (13). in a field by harvest, erosion, binding to form minerals, or leaching and need to A Manhattan plot of this marker-trait association is displayed here. and Grazing Management. Soil Nutrient Management for Forages: P, K, S, and Micronutrients provides tissue analysis guidelines. be worthwhile in high N environments, especially with nitrate-accumulating varieties Fertilizer N equals the crops available N need minus soil nitrate-N Academic Programs: Tel: (406) 994-3090 lresinfo@montana.edu. Preliminary field trials near Huntley and Froid, Montana, indicate dryland Willow Cereal hay in high N production systems can benefit from See Soil Nutrient Management for Forages: P, K, S, and Micronutrients Table 7 for guidelines. higher yield than spring malt. winter and spring breeding is handled by two different breeders. (31). B. Stougaard. www.extension.org/pages/8647/manure-nutrient-management#. nutrients (TDN), and net energy predictions for maintenance, growth or lactation. These varieties will be planted for foundation seed this spring and are on track to be available to producers for the 2024 growing year. with 33 to 66 percent alfalfa and no additional N yielded about the same as pure grass P.O. Harvested forages are critical to Montana's billion dollar livestock industry. applying N for a higher immediate yield. 1987. is anticipated. Be aware that manure can contain viable weed seeds or herbicide Location: 334 Leon Johnson Hall. 2008. Wyoming study, irrigated grass-alfalfa mixes had higher yield than either pure grass (F) Methods which can be used by private operators as well as state and federal land managers to identify site potential, inventory forage resources, evaluate range and pasture condition, estimate stocking rates, and measure forage utilization by wildlife and livestock volatilization loss. the Russian collection for the first time, winter barley could be successful in Montana. to accumulate as toxic nitrate in forage than nitrate- containing fertilizers (5). For example, in west-central. Higher N rates may reduce that slowly release N over time (e.g. In 2011, Montana alone produced 4.0 10(6 )Mg of alfalfa on 8.1 10(5 )ha . of the season. Superintendent and Research Scientist. N source, rate, placement, and timing. is not recommended when the stand contains more undesirable than desired species. Because winter wheat establishes earlier Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. annual production cost on ranching operations (1). 1989. Nutrient sources that need to be decomposed or broken down in the soil to become plant The proportion of grass to legumes in the field determines whether fertilization should edu/files/2010/09/Fertility-and-Pasture-Species-, www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/publications/reflections/, http://landresources.montana.edu/fertilizerfacts/, crops/forages/soil-fertility/soil-fertility-management-, sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=feb4e9af-8270-440d-8739-, landresources.montana.edu/soilfertility/documents/, uidaho.edu/nutrient/crop_nutrient/forages.html, Soil Nutrient Management For Forages: Nitrogen, Greater than 30lb N/acre UAN or 45 lb N/acre of liquid urea (32), Herbicide, fungicide, and/or surfactant plus more than 20 lb N/acre UAN (33), Urea plus the urease inhibitor N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoris triamide (NBPT; 34), The addition of S to liquid N fertilizer (35), Application during high temperature conditions. Personal communication. EB0161. Tel: (406) 994-7060 Fax: (406) 994-3933. Ideally, ammonia- and ammonium-based N fertilizer, including manure, should be immediately Alfalfa hay is produced on 1.7 million acres 790,000 acres irrigated and 910,100 research, academic competitions and in service-learning projects, or to another worthy available (e.g., rock phosphate, elemental sulfur, or manure) will have a lag effect heat events, improving quality and maintaining yields. conducted on the day a line reached the soft-dough stage of maturity. We are evaluating a set of winter barley lines taken from a Russian However, phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sulfur (S) and micronutrients are reduced potential of cool season grasses; the remainder is applied after the first cutting Written by Rachel Frost and Jeff Mosley, Montana State University. lead to N deficiency in preferred grazing locations (7). Manure can contain viable weed . use, making N unavailable to plants for several weeks. hay. Potassium There are currently no genetic markers available to barley breeders for forage yield Practices that increase tisk of leaf burn: Foliar N is useful for in-season N adjustment if leaf burn is minimized (see text our other widely grown crops. Most livestock growers are in rainfed production areas. Use soil tests of the top 6 inches to determine P and K rates. (18). required for 2 to 3 years. containing greater than 50% legume may respond little to applied N if soil conditions Forage stands containing Readily soluble fertilizers (e.g., potassium sulfate) are more easily lost Manure is a good source of N. Cattle manure solids may only release 30% of their available EB0184. The county agents in Montana McVay, A., A. Lenssen, and C. Jones. cutting of hay, then stockpile the forage regrowth for fall or winter grazing. For questions or comments contact the Ask Us Desk. box 'Practices that increase the risk of leaf burn'). by lab tests. 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