As the 足交视频 Farm and Ranch Show approaches, local range and pasture specialist Bryce Macdonald has prepared to offer valuable insight into a common but crucial issue facing area ranchers: broadleaf weed control in pastures.
Speaking from experience working with herbicide manufacturers, Macdonald will host a booth and will give a presentation focused on the detrimental effects invasive broadleaf weeds can have on forages and how proper weed management techniques can help ranchers maintain healthy pastures.
Macdonald explained the ongoing challenge that farmers face when it comes to broadleaf weeds.
鈥淚n the pastures around 足交视频, we deal with a number of noxious and invasive weed species,鈥 he says.
These weeds, which include species like ragweed, wooly croton and thistles, compete with grasses for critical resources such as sunlight, moisture and soil nutrients. This competition can significantly hinder forage production, which, in turn, impacts the cattle that depend on these forages for growth and nutrition.
鈥淭he ultimate goal is to grow more grass,鈥 Macdonald says.
Macdonald works with herbicides in combination with sound grazing management practices to eliminate weeds. Proper weed control, he noted, is crucial for boosting forage production, which, in turn, supports cattle health, beef production and overall ranch profitability.
Macdonald will offer attendees a deeper understanding of the science behind weed control, including how timing, product selection and management are critical to effective broadleaf weed control and brush management.
鈥淚t鈥檚 about getting the right product on the right plant at the right time,鈥 he says.
In addition to his work in the field, Bryce will be available throughout the show to answer questions and help ranchers identify weeds on their properties.
He will also offer tailored advice on which herbicides to use for different invasive species.
An annual event, the Farm and Ranch Show draws farmers, ranchers and agricultural experts from around the region to share knowledge, showcase new technologies and offer insights on best practices. Bryce, a resident of El Campo who covers areas around 足交视频, has become a key figure in this agricultural community for his expertise in pasture management.
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