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February 3, 2026• The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA) received a record number of research proposals eligible for funding from the U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Initiative, also known as the Alf
Brown midrib (BMR) corn has been a key player in the starting lineup of many dairy farmers’ feed crop rotations. But now that BMR hybrids are being called off the court and phased off the market,
Alfalfa generally gets along just fine when seeded alone, but adding a perennial grass dance partner offers some benefits, especially on soils where pure alfalfa stands are challenged by drainage or f
Warm-season grasses aren’t miracle forages, but they have a rightful seat at the table in Southern hay and grazing systems. Although they tend to be lower quality than their cool-season counterparts
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
I have been asked what ideal corn silage looks like quite a few times over the past 15 years. With dairy and beef producers feeding greater amounts of corn silage to their herds, yield and quality are
When we gained access to dial-up internet 25 years ago, one of the first resources I used was an Iowa State University online spreadsheet that calculated our cost of hay production. After entering our
There are select few regions of the United States with ideal conditions for grass seed production, and Oregon’s Willamette Valley is one of them
Little is known about insect-transmitted viruses’ effects in alfalfa. Erik Wenninger, an extension specialist and Integrated Pest Management coordinator at the University of Idaho, set out to address
Recently in Kentucky, forage testing has generated discussion as a new testing location was opened in Bowling Green
Bruno Pedreira summed up the impact that Hurricane Helene had on Southeastern forage systems in one word: devastating
High forage dairy rations are an excellent nutritional strategy for optimizing production while controlling feed costs. High-quality, homegrown forages provide a cost-effective foundation for rations that
Livestock producers know that defecation is daily, and if livestock were penned, then serious piles would accumulate over time. Livestock excrement contains nutrients, and those nutrients can be a liability
In the first article of this series, we looked at the power of writing down what you own and what you’ve produced. Assets and inventories give you a clear picture of your strengths. But that’s
The adoption of cover crops offers several benefits to agricultural systems, such as reducing weed pressure, soil nutrient losses, and soil erosion
Photo: Greg Halich, University of KentuckyWhen thinking about bolstering pastures with legumes, thoughts immediately turn to red or white clover — or perhaps alfalfa. Those are all good options,
After a quarter century of few, if any, significant changes to the small-square baler market, yet another high-capacity, so-called double baler is now available. Kubota Tractor Corporation entered the
Stockpiling forage is a proven way to extend the grazing season through the fall and into the winter. Doing so also saves on hay-feeding costs and prevents mud and ruts that would otherwise form
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
“Not all rumors are true, but there is probably a shred of truth in each.” That was Matt Makens’s first comment as he took the stage at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s
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