PUBLICATION SP731I
Adjusting Mowing Equipment for Increased Stubble Heights When Harvesting Native Grasses
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Summary
This publication explains why cutting height is important when harvesting switchgrass or other native warm-season grasses for forage or biomass. Methods for achieving higher cutting heights are also discussed.
Publications in Series: Native Warm-Season Grasses
Establishing Native Warm-Season Grasses for Livestock Forage in the Mid-South
Grazing Native Warm-Season Grasses in the Mid-South
Producing Hay from Native Warm-Season Grasses in the Mid-South
Economic Implications for Growing Native Warm-Season Grasses for Forage in the Mid-South
Competition Control in Native Warm-season Grasses Grown for Livestock Forage in the Mid-South
Intercropping Legumes with Native Warm-season Grasses for Livestock Forage Production in the Mid-South
Wildlife Considerations When Haying or Grazing Native Warm-Season Grasses
Using Prescribed Fire to Manage Native Grass Forages in the Mid-South
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