August 1, 2007
Cover Story
No Guarantees
Alfalfa growers who want to plant Roundup Ready varieties will have to be patient. The biotech seed won't be legal again until USDA completes an environmental...
Features
Becoming Believers
Larry Krepline and Martin Freed have been using auto-steer while cutting hay this season. Now they can't imagine working without it. According to tractor...
National Alfalfa Symposium Is Feb. 4-5 In Kearney, NE
A lively discussion on Roundup Ready alfalfa, as well as a grower panel on alfalfa marketing, will highlight the 2008 National Alfalfa Symposium, Feb. 4-5...
Forage Superbowl Deadline Is Sept. 6
Entries in the 2007 World's Forage Analysis Superbowl are due at AgSource Soil and Forage Laboratory, Bonduel, WI, by Sept. 6. ...
Green Gold
Lisa Smit is desperately trying to find a steady supply of hay for the horses at her Florida equestrian center. She has four to seven semi loads per year...
Great For Grazing In Late Fall
When it comes to finding for-age to graze in late fall, it's often pretty slim pickings for ranchers in the southern Great Plains. But a new type of tall fescue...
Spring Forage Fertilizes, Too
If its value as a fast-growing forage doesn't grab your attention, maybe its nitrogen-fixing abilities will. The annual legume called grass pea sold under...
What's Corn Silage Worth?
As with corn grain prices, the price of corn silage will increase this year, says Joe Lauer, extension corn agronomist with the University of Wisconsin....
Stellar Silage
With ethanol-driven corn prices still above $3, it's time to take your corn silage management skills to an even higher level to optimize this valuable...
Hay Market Update
Prices Reflect Tight Supply
This year's nation-wide shortage of high-quality hay is apparent in the prices listed below. Prices are significantly higher than year-ago levels almost...
Product Review
PRODUCT REVIEW
Big Square Balers Two Taarup big square balers have been introduced by Kverneland Group, Syracuse, NY. The 6570BB makes 31"-wide bales; bale height is...
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Research in Brief
The following items report on forage-related research recently presented by University experts at meetings across the country.
