Episode 2: Brennan and Robbie Discuss With Dr. Leanne Dillard on Winter Annual Forages

Episode Summary:This week on Episode Two of the Ag in the Cab Podcast, Brennan and Robbie are talking with Dr. Leanne Dillard, Alabama State Extension Forage Specialist and Auburn University Associate Professor and Extension Specialist for Forage Agronomics. This episode focuses on the benefits of grazed cover crop forages for cattle and other livestock, integrated crop and livestock systems, as well as updates on Dr. Dillard’s current research.Dr. Leanne Dillard’s Faculty Profile: https://agriculture.auburn.edu/about/directory/faculty/leanne-dillard/Chapter Markers:0:00 Cold Opening Intro0:20 Ag in the Cab Podcast Intro1:51 Robbie and Brennan’s opening segment2:32 Introduction of Dr. Dillard6:01 Discussion on what multi species blends of winter cover crops is8:30 Discussion on the use of annual ryegrass and how to maximize that winter cover option16:43 Discussion on fertilizing winter annual forages19:41 Discussion on winter annual forages for non-cattle livestock and stockpiling summer perennial forages23:45 Discussion on integrated crop and livestock systems26:05 Discussion on Alabama Extension tour during the American Forage and Grasslands Council national meeting tour visiting Tim Tucker’s farm using drones to overseeding summer crop fields with annual ryegrass28:31 Discussion on how nitrogen fixation and nitrogen transfer works for leguminous winter cover crops30:38 Discussion on annual clovers being used in winter forages and cover crops34:27 Discussion on other options for farmers and ranchers that are not using winter forages to provide food options for their livestock36:13 Discussion on other current research focus for Dr. Dillard39:54 Brennan and Robbie Closing Segment41:39 Ag in the Cab Podcast OutroWinter (Cool) Season Annual Forage Recommendations:Florida: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/AA266Georgia: https://swvt.uga.edu/content/dam/caes-subsite/statewide-variety-testing/docs/performance-trials/2024/winter-crops-2024.pdfAlabama: https://aaes.auburn.edu/variety-tests/small-grain-forage-variety-trials/Pasture Planning for Winter Forages (from Mississippi State Extension)http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/pasture-planning-for-winter-forages#:~:text=Healthy%20stands%20of%20cool%2Dseason,annual%20ryegrass%20or%20small%20grains.