Grasses Need Plenty Of Nutrients
Grasses grown for hay or pasture often take a back seat to other crops in the area of soil fer-tility. That’s a mistake, says Maurice Watson, an Ohio State University soil specialist....
Does Alfalfa Need A Fall Rest?
Over the years, I’ve tried to get alfalfa growers to rest their alfalfa in fall. I’ve suggested that harvesting between Sept. 1 and the first killing...
Hay Supplies Tight; Prices Soften
Warm weather reduced hay usage and prices last fall. But supplies remain tight, and prices are running well above year-ago levels. On Jan. 11, USDA estimated...
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Alfalfa Thrives In Traffic
An alfalfa variety bred to withstand heavy traffic does just that, says a University of Wisconsin researcher. "We have observed significant differences...
Switchgrass For Biomass
Within a couple of years, Iowa farmers may be commercially growing switchgrass to fuel a power plant. Alliant Energy is testing small amounts of the grass...
New Grass Lasts Longer
A new orchardgrass variety is expected to double the longevity of orchardgrass pastures in the Midsouth. Named Persist, it’s also expected to extend the...
California Symposium Is Dec. 11-13
The California Alfalfa & Forage Symposium, one of the biggest forage meetings in the country, will be held Dec. 11-13 at the Modesto Doubletree Hotel....
Hay Production, Prices Are High
U.S. hay growers harvested more tons this year than last, but prices remain well above year-ago levels. On Nov. 9, USDA forecast 2001 hay production at...
Cut Toxic Fescue Losses
University of Arkansas animal scientists are looking for alternatives to endophyte-infected tall fescue in beef pastures. "Endophyte toxin costs American...
Fall-Graze Crop Residue
Crop residues such as cornstalks and sorghum and soybean stubble can be economical sources of nutrients for grazing animals, says Bruce Anderson, University...
Fall-Graze Crop Residue
Crop residues such as cornstalks and sorghum and soybean stubble can be economical sources of nutrients for grazing animals, says Bruce Anderson, University...
Leaflet Lists Alfalfa Varieties
The Alfalfa Council has released its 2001-02 Fall Dormancy & Pest Resistance Ratings for Alfalfa Varieties. Alfalfa growers can use the publication, which...
Leaflet Lists Alfalfa Varieties
The Alfalfa Council has re-leased its 2001-02 Fall Dor-mancy & Pest Resistance Rat-ings for Alfalfa Varieties. Alfalfa growers can use the publication,...
Two New Alfalfa Insecticides
Mustang 1.5 EW and Fury 1.5 EC insecticides from FMC Corp. recently received EPA approval for use on more than 60 new crops, including alfalfa. The active...
Leaflet Lists Alfalfa Varieties
The Alfalfa Council has released its 2001-02 Fall Dormancy & Pest Resistance Ratings for Alfalfa Varieties. Alfalfa growers can use the publication, which...
New Seed Company Debuts
A new seed company is being formed to provide Western growers with high-quality forage seed. Producer’s Choice, based in Woodland, CA, will feature the...
Terry Mergen Wins Forage Superbowl
A Bloomington, WI, dairy farmer is the new World’s Champion Forage Producer. Terry Mergen won the 2001 World’s Forage Analysis Superbowl, a forage quality...
Hay Prices Edge Upward
This year’s high hay prices continue to creep even higher. USDA reports that the nationwide average alfalfa hay price remained steady at $105/ton last...
Alfalfa Fights Colon Cancer
A chemical in genetically modified alfalfa may help prevent colon cancer, says an Iowa State University researcher. Diane Birt, director of Iowa State’s...
Winter-Graze Annual Forages
Fall-planted cool-season annual forages make economical winter feed for beef cows, say University of Missouri agronomists. They say several annual forages,...
Healthy Forages Curb Weeds
The best way to keep weeds out of pastures and forage crops is to keep the grasses and legumes healthy, says a University of Missouri weed specialist....
Healthy Forages Curb Weeds
The best way to keep weeds out of pastures and forage crops is to keep the grasses and legumes healthy, says a University of Missouri weed specialist....
Healthy Forages Curb Weeds
The best way to keep weeds out of pastures and forage crops is to keep the grasses and legumes healthy, says a University of Missouri weed specialist....
Check Silage For Proper Moisture
A simple test can help determine the ideal time to chop corn for silage, says Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska extension forage specialist....
