Although using a companion crop to establish alfalfa is not as widespread as it used to be, it’s still a common practice in many regions of the U.S. Generally, a small grain such as oats is used
Every year across the country, hay fires cost farmers thousands of dollars in damages to buildings, hay, and equipment. With the right precautions, the risk of loss can be reduced. There are seve
Here we go again. Another mild winter of heave and thaw with little snow cover to protect the shallow roots and crowns of improved forage crops. Without that snow barrier, species such as alfalfa
Growers in the San Joaquin Valley started baling this week as the forecast finally calls for some dry days. After suffering through one of the driest Februarys on record for Central California, rain r
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table
Strobel Manufacturing is launching the RamPack – a revolutionary new bagger providing more productivity and efficiency when unloading and packing silage, haylage, grain and dry hay. The RamPac
During these days when bad news seems to strike like a tsunami — day after day, wave after wave — there is a bit of positive economic news for crop producers. It comes in the form of lower
While alfalfa fields in the South are being cut, some for a second time, those in the North are just waking from winter slumber . . . or at least we hope they are
As the weather gets warmer and pasture grasses begin to get green, horse owners become eager to start grazing. However, starting too soon can be damaging to the health of your horses and your pastures
The commonly accepted definition of a weed among academia and other professional vegetation managers is a plant out of place. In this definition, weeds can be grasses, broadleaf plants, forbs, woody p
Danuser’s new EP Auger System offers a planetary gear drive that has up to 42% more output torque strength than the competition with quick and easy maintenance and multiple mounting options for tractors,
Krone North America, a leader in hay and forage equipment, announces its Top 10 Retail Sales Volume Dealers for 2019.Leading the list is Noble Equipment of Nobleford, Canada, earning the #1 spot
Herbicide-tolerant crops have been widely adopted across production agriculture. Over 90% of canola, sugar beet, soybean, cotton, and corn crops in the U.S. are herbicide tolerant
Spring — the time of year when pastures are green, growing, and soil moisture is plentiful. So, does that make grazing decisions easier or more difficult compared to mid-summer or fall when pastures
