August 5, 2025• Entries are now open for this year’s World Forage Analysis Superbowl. Click here for more information.• Alfalfa quality takes it hit when it gets hot. • Here are 10
Is your alfalfa lacking persistence? Have you experienced a high frequency of winterkill in the past? Are your stands susceptible to insect damage and disease pressure? If you answered “yes”
Cows don’t want to eat moldy feed, and farmers don’t want to feed moldy silage. The solution seems simple enough until all of the other factors of corn silage harvest and storage are added
Most inaccuracies of hay test results can be attributed to the fact that the sample taken was not representative of the hay lot. “Grab samples only represent the quality of about 1 square foot
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of th
I’ve never been a fashion leader or even a follower. I just know what I like and dress accordingly. Carhartt and Wrangler are my “go to” brands for most occasions. The one piece of clothing
The U.S. drought monitor is virtually clear across the eastern half of the country thanks to ample rain. What the map doesn’t show are the negative effects excessively wet forecasts have had o
This time of year, we hear a lot about stockpiling forages to extend the grazing season, especially with tall fescue. But there are other forage species that can also be successfully stockpiled. One o
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the
At last month’s International Silage Conference held in Gainesville, Fla., keynote speaker Kenneth Kalscheur kicked off the opening session with an overview of silage utilization in the U.S. Kalsche
Dealing with annual weeds in pastures and hayfields is grueling enough before prickly plant parts are added to the mix. Stiff hairs, thorns, and spines on stems and leaves not only deter livestock fro
Hay producers, cover your eyes and plug your ears — the following includes 10 reasons to stop making hay.To be sure, the list comes from Carson Roberts, the state forage specialist with Univer
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end
The advent of forage testing, especially since near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) came on the scene, has moved the needle by leaps and bounds from a harvest timing and animal performance standpoint. It
After three consecutive months of upward price movement, the average alfalfa hay price retreated quickly during June. According to the USDA’s Agricultural Prices report, alfalfa fell to $177 per
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end o
Stockpiling forage is a practical strategy farmers can use to extend their grazing season. The accumulation of late summer growth can provide livestock with high-quality forage into the fall and throu
You can’t always have it all, especially when it comes to forage quality and yield. This trade-off is often debated to determine harvest timing, but it exists in terms of cutting height, too.At the
Register for Grazing School to take your grazing operation to the next level! Over two days, attendees will take part in classroom and in-field instruction covering a wide range of topics including the
