Alfalfa As A Green Biomass Crop
Growers can’t expect to make money selling alfalfa for biomass right now, said Michael Russelle, USDA-ARS soil scientist based in St. Paul, MN. “But many people would argue that...
The Right Alfalfa Companion Crop Can Increase Profits
Current market prices for wheat and barley make those crops potentially profitable options as small-grain companion crops when establishing alfalfa, according to recent University of Minnesota research. Wheat's current value should ...
Wisconsin Grower To Lead NAFA
Nebraska Weed Management Guide Available
The 2008 Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska is a comprehensive publication that can help growers make weed control decisions based on unbiased, research...
State Reports
Hay is hard to find in parts of Minnesota and sales activity and prices have continued to be high throughout the state, says Paul Peterson, University of Minnesota extension ...
Organic Farming Conference Is Feb. 21-23
Emphasizing practical workshops for beginning, transitional and experienced organic farmers, the Upper Midwest Organic Farming Conference will be held Feb. 21-23 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI. ...
Wide-Swathed Haylage Doesn’t Need Conditioning
If you’re cutting alfalfa haylage in wide swaths, you don’t need to condition it. And cutting in wide swaths...
The Differences Among Hay Conditioners
If you’re in the market for a new hay cutting machine, here’s a crash course from Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin extension forage specialist....
Tedders And Rakes And Mergers – Oh, My!
Tedding, raking, merging and other mechanical haying methods were examined for their usefulness by Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin extension forage specialist...
Work To Lower Ash Content In Forage
Reducing the amount of ash taken up with forage at harvest should be a priority for growers, said Dan Undersander University of Wisconsin extension forage specialist...
Growers Talk About Finding Market Niches
Bill Simon, owner of Simon Farms, Inc., Fairfield, ID, uses his organic certification as a marketing tool. Tom Bailey realized he could sell more hay making small ...
Publication Offers Fuel Tank Security Tips
Thieves are turning their attention to aboveground petroleum tanks, warns a Purdue University extension specialist. "With the price of gas and diesel fuel going up, some people are now a little bit...
AFGC Supports GMO, Non-GMO Co-Existence
At its recent annual meeting, the American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) adopted a resolution supporting the co-existence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and non-GMO systems. Non-GMO ...
State Reports
The after-effects of an extremely dry summer are still impacting hay supplies and pastures in Kentucky, says Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky extension forage specialist. "We came ...
Kentucky Alfalfa Conference Coming Feb. 21
The 28th Kentucky Alfalfa Conference will be held Feb. 21 at the Cave City Convention Center. It will begin with a presentation entitled "Haymaking: A Trip Down Memory Lane," and conclude with one called, "Hay Supply...
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