Regional Report
Small square bale prices saw a 25% price increase in the Upper Midwest during the second-to-last week in January, says Ken Barnett, University of Wisconsin. The ...
Minnesota Forage Days Scheduled In February
The Midwest Forage Association (MFA) and University of Minnesota (UMN) Extension Forage Team are partnering to bring the 2008 Minnesota Forage Days program ...
Alfalfa Has Unique Irrigation Requirements
When it comes to irrigation, growers should not treat alfalfa like a row crop, says Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska extension forage specialist. "There are significant ...
Choose Equipment Carefully For A Productive Harvest
Picking the right size and type of hay and silage equipment for the job can have a crucial economic impact, says Dennis Buckmaster, Purdue University ag engineer. He says harvesting ...
Irrigated Alfalfa Information For Western Growers
The University of California Alfalfa Workgroup has a new production manual available online. "Irrigated Alfalfa Management for Mediterranean and Desert Zones"...
Make Your Voice Heard On Roundup Ready Alfalfa
As you may be aware, Roundup Ready (RR) Alfalfa was re-regulated and further plantings stopped in March of 2007. The USDA-APHIS (Animal and ...
State Reports
The alfalfa market has been strong in Nebraska this winter, says Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska extension forage specialist. "Dairy hay prices have been very strong, while a relatively average to below-average ...
Indiana Forage Event Is Feb. 15-16
Don't miss the Indiana Forage Council/Indiana Cattle and Forage Symposium, Feb. 15-16, at the Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel. The theme is "Uniting the Beef, Dairy and Forage ...
Alfalfa Symposium Takes Balanced Look At Roundup Ready
The 2008 National Alfalfa Symposium, set for Feb. 4-5, will feature an in-depth discussion looking at all aspects of the Roundup Ready alfalfa debate. Mark McCaslin,...
Is A Midwestern Drought On The Horizon?
It could be a dry year for growing hay in the Midwest, says Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University extension climatologist. He says La ...
I-29 Dairy Conference Set For Jan. 30-Feb. 1
The third-annual I-29 Dairy Conference will investigate the nutrition connection to good reproductive performance during each of three identical sessions set for Jan. 30-Feb....
State Reports
Dry conditions are stressing Texas pastures and winter pasture crops, creating an increasing need for supplemental ...
Ohio Forage Council Meets Feb. 8
Drought recovery strategies will be discussed during the Ohio Forage and Grassland Council annual meeting and conference on Feb. 8. ...
USDA Report Shows Increase In Hay Stored On Farms
Stocks of all hay stored on farms totaled 104 million tons on Dec. 1, 2007, up 8% from the December 2006 number, according to last Friday's USDA report....
Growers Talk Marketing At Symposium, Feb. 4-5
Organic grower Bill Simon believes in diversification -- in crops and in sales. So he markets part of the 7,000 acres of hay his family operation produces to seven organic dairies but also uses a hay dealer. ...
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