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April 6, 2021• Harvested hay acres in the U.S. during 2021 is projected to total 51.7 million, according to USDA’s March Prospective Plantings report. That total is 1% lower than 2020.•
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Nighttime temperatures last week were low enough to frost or freeze alfalfa plants across a large swath of the United States
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The positive benefits that legumes provide to pastures and animals are well known. Still, some graziers cite reasons for not maintaining a significant legume presence in their pastures
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Teff grass has always been one of those fringe warm-season grass options, but it has gained in popularity over the past 10 years
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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
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A critical component of profitable alfalfa production is the need to establish a dense, vigorous stand
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by Paige SmartS & K Livestock Development LLC is a custom cattle grazing business that was started by my brother, Ryan Kennedy, and I in 2018. Ryan had been using cover crops and minimum til
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Forages and grazing programs serve as the foundation of most cow-calf operations; thus, sound grazing strategies and forage management practices are vital for operational success
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New Holland Agriculture was honored with the Gold medal at the 2021 edition of the Edison Awards for the ground-breaking Loop Master™ knotting technology
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Driving unabated in the eastbound lane across I-90 in South Dakota, I heard the familiar ringtone of my cellphone
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One of the most memorable visions documented in the Bible is experienced by the prophet Ezekiel. Often referred to as the Valley of Dry Bones, the story has inspired many Sunday school lessons
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Leading global forage technology company, Forage Genetics International (FGI), has a new look and feel with a renewed focus on industry-leading technology
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Matt Poore uses more than his head when allotting forage for the next pasture move. He also uses his feet, or more specifically, his steps
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For a variety of reasons, winter cereal forages are more popular these days than ever before
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Although spring brings with it many welcomed signs, one that is not included in that group is alfalfa weevil activity. Already, several states are reporting weevil adult and/or larval activity
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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 be
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With a history of top yielding seed production since 1986, Gayland Ward Seed continues the traditional family-owned seed business
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I’ve been waiting patiently for the inevitable to happen — for the word “hay” to morph into the word “haye,” or something similar
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Many years ago, I heard the definition of an agronomist as being someone who never ceases to be amazed that nitrogen (N) makes grass grow
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Wild pigs cause damage to both agricultural and non-agricultural lands, creating financial burdens for landowners and complicating future management