In the Midwest, hay supplies are already running short and many fields saw damage to forage quality from excessive rains or flooding. Regardless of current conditions and lacking inventories, horse ow
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.New air drill provides a flexible, durable and productive solution that maximi
The two bale feeder shown in the picture feeds 4 x 4 x 8ft., 3 x 4 x 8ft., and 3 x 3 x 8ft. big square hay bales. It is operated by a self contained, 12Volt battery powered, 3,000 PSI double acting hy
Seeding spring oats for a fall harvest is a beautiful thing. It’s rare to hear about a bad experience with the practice. We’re now approaching the optimum time to seed oats for fall forage
Photo credit: Dennis Hancock, UGAOverseeding annual crops into perennial pastures can be a helpful practice that extends the grazing season and improves the overall quality of forage. There are differ
The savvy livestock producer is always thinking ahead. Those with short inventories of hay will want to get the most grazing possible out of their fall pastures. For tall fescue, that means a shot of
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 below) for selected states at the end of the d
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.Alfalfa researchers from across the country were the beneficiaries of funding
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.From its origins in Europe,its unlikely beginnings in the United States
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower. All the same power, now even more portable With the rise of rotational grazin
Making and using ditch hay to feed cattle can be a good way to combat a feed shortage. It’s a common practice across the U.S., but balancing beef diets around it can be a challenge. In most cases
Photo credit: Melissa HerrMany factors can have an influence on the price of hay. Some of these factors are related to the characteristics of the hay itself while others may be more external in nature
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 below) for selected states at the end of the d
Our understanding of corn silage has come a long way in the past 20 years. That’s probably a good thing because it has emerged as a dominant feed source in most dairy and many feedlot beef rations
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.With forage shortages throughout much of the nation, farmers considering crop
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.MacDon Enterprises, Inc., a Canadian maker of harvesting equipment, broke grou
The Nutrient Tracking Tool (NTT) allows producers to evaluate how different conservation practices, like cover crops and reduced tillage, can improve water quality on their fields and farms. The tool’s
his item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.The World Forage Analysis Superbowl will once again provide further educational
May Wes, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket poly agricultural parts, introduces the new Bat Wing Paddle Tine and Replacement Snap On Tines for Case IH, New Holland, MacDon and John Deere grain head
This year’s weather has been far from cooperative. Many fields are flooded, and even if the rain stops, meadows and fields will see severe damage from the standing water. Overall, these fields will
