Toxin-Free Fescue Looks Impressive
Animals gain just as well on tall fescue infected with toxin-free endophytes as on endophyte-free varieties – and stand persistence may be better. That’s...
Aphids Invade New Mexico Alfalfa
Alfalfa growers in New Mexico are facing an outbreak of black cowpea aphids. First reported in late March, the infestation encompasses several counties...
Cut Alfalfa Close For Highest Return
For the best combination of yield and quality, cut alfalfa as short as possible, advises Daniel Wiersma. "From a yield standpoint, we’re seeing very significant...
Team Canarygrass and Kura Clover
Reed canarygrass looks like the best partner for kura clover in Minnesota pastures. University of Minnesota researchers point out that kura clover is...
Pasture Species Involve Tradeoffs
A mixture of cool-season grasses brought the most weight gain in a University of Wyoming irrigated pasture study. But fertilizer costs were higher than...
Alfalfa Seeding Rate Impacts Stand Life
High alfalfa seeding rates result in more seedlings, a canopy that’s more competitive with weeds and a higher first-year forage yield. A longer-lasting...
Grass Tetany Can Occur Without Grass
Cattle producers often consider grass tetany a problem that only affects cattle eating lush, spring grass. However, it can occur in dry-lot situations...
Lynching Leafhoppers
Leafhopper-resistant alfalfa varieties can reduce losses from the crop’s worst insect enemy. But insecticide treatments sometimes are still needed. Determining...
Nitrogen Does Wonders For Grass
Nitrogen fertilizer pays big dividends when applied to grass fields or pastures, reminds George Rehm, University of Minnesota soil scientist. Adequate...
USDA Projects More Hay Acres
Perhaps in part a response to stronger prices of the last few months, hay growers say they’ll increase acreage this year. In its March 30 Crop Report,...
Wisconsin Custom Operators Team Up
A steering committee of Wisconsin custom forage harvesters and extension agents has taken initial steps toward forming a state custom operators organization....
Hay Dryer Is In Demand
Hay growers are anxiously awaiting the introduction a propane-fueled dryer whose inventers believe will economically dry hay in the field. Minnesota co-inventors...
Heaving Hits Alfalfa Hard
Heaving damage to alfalfa has been reported in several states in recent weeks. The problem, caused when clay soils expand and contract while freezing...
Hot Forage Links
Follow the links below for forage information from universities and other groups....
Beware Of Autotoxicity In Alfalfa
If your spring seeding plans include alfalfa following alfalfa, proceed with caution. Trials at several universities have shown that autoxicity can hurt...
Get Your Hay Preservative License
Custom hay balers who apply preservatives containing propionic acid will soon have to be licensed as commercial pesticide applicators. But it looks like...
