The author is a forage consultant in Bay City, Wis. Several years into my forage career I encountered a high-producing, well-managed herd struggling with managing forage piles. It wasn’t
Even the name — fescue toxicosis — sounds like life support is eminent. Though it’s been known about for years, fescue toxicosis continues to haunt the livestock industry in a manner
If dairy producers thought their corn silage quality was top notch when they packed it away after the 2015 harvest, they may want to check again. Since Alltech’s North America Harvest Analysis in
The author is a partner in Orrson Custom Farming Ltd., Apple Creek, Ohio. He is past president of the U.S. Custom Harvesters Inc. I want to take a swing at a kernel processing article
The author is a dairy nutritional consultant and freelance agricultural writer based out of Connecticut. Progress continues to be made in the analysis of forages and in determining how they ferme
The author is a freelance writer from Bozeman, Mont., and has her own communications business, Cowpunch Creative. Pastured poultry provide a profitable value-added enterprise at Seven Sons Farm.S
Adequately processed kernels separated from the stover and leaves using the float test. The title might fool you into thinking we’re discussing NFL stats, but the focus is actually a topic with
Alfalfa growers would not be happy to see a field riddled with large diseased areas as in the accompanying image. But, who would have ever imagined that a military surveillance tool
Producing hay for the horse market can be a profitable enterprise but brings a different set of considerations compared to selling hay destined for ruminant livestock. At the recent Wester
It’s not such an unusual thing for old, North-dwelling people like myself to head south for the winter. They can often be seen lining the coastal beaches, plugging up the golf courses an
If you think weed herbicide resistance is just a row crop problem . . . think again. “North America leads the world in herbicide resistant weeds, and it’s becoming a growing issue for
Heavy rains last summer, a dry fall and the usual harsh winter conditions are all reasons why there may be more than the usual number of pastures in need of a reboot for 2016. “A lot 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
Many do not understand what fall dormancy really is and its value to alfalfa growers. Fall dormancy is the ability of alfalfa to grow tall in the fall. It is measured by determining plant
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey presents La Crosse Seed team members with a Water Quality Initiative Award. Pictured left to right: Bill Eatock, Tim Gioffredi, Bert Strayer, Scott Wohltm
LandMark Implement, Inc. has been recognized by John Deere for 10 years of outstanding service as an authorized John Deere dealer. “We strive to provide the best experience for our customers
As water availability declines and forage market prices drop, more and more alfalfa growers are looking for ways to increase their on-farm productivity by upgrading their traditional surface irrigation
Every rancher or farmer works cattle a little differently depending on a variety of factors from herd size, type, and age to equipment/facility layout and budget, yet too often standard equipmen
Sulfur is an essential element for crops but soils are often lacking in levels needed to maximize yields, says Ron Chamberlain, lead agronomist for GYPSOIL brand gypsum
