Event Overview
Alan Zellmer hasn't stopped farming since he planted his first crop at age 14. He currently manages 2,300 acres of row crops and 800 acres of pasture, along with 850 head of cattle located at different farms. Alan rotationally grazes the cattle on his farm, moving them often to keep the pasture healthy. He has applied manure on his pastures for the last three years to lower commercial nitrogen inputs. The two enterprises, field crops and cows, are integrated seamlessly on his farm. He uses the rye he double-crops with soybeans for cattle feed, and bedding from the cattle barn as fertilizer.
At this field day, you'll see how Alan uses soil testing to inform his nutrient program for the pastures and crop fields. Alan will also demonstrate how he makes ryelage – which he'll later use as cattle feed.
See & Discuss
- Managing nitrogen inputs through soil testing and precision application
- A ryelage-making demonstration
- Double-cropping with rye and soybeans
- Interplanting clover to increase pasture health
- Using bedding from deep-bedded cow buildings to fertilize crop fields
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