When Southern warm-season grasses go dormant and become unproductive, there are a wide variety of cool-season annual grasses that can be used to extend grazing periods into the winter and spring month

In times of excessive rain or poor drying conditions, producers turn to preservatives to bale hay before it’s fully dry. The use of preservatives allows for hay to be baled wetter than normal. Propi

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.On August 22 there is a producer field tour of two Chowchilla dairies to learn

This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.Already the most efficient and reliable self-propelled sprayers on the market

This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium Optimizing Yield and Quality in Irrigat

In 2017, alfalfa hay exports to China accounted for 44 percent of all alfalfa hay exports from the West Coast. In the first half of 2019, that number had dropped to 26 percent, according to the U.S. C

Until recently, it’s been a challenging year on the crop side of the ledger. In the rearview mirror are events such as widespread alfalfa winterkill in some regions and relentless rain events in

Cover crops protect soil and water quality and often provide a valuable source of livestock feed. However, not much research has been done regarding the value and viability of using cover crops for fo

Alfalfa and corn balance one another out in forage systems across the Midwest and Northeast. When both are included in diets, their complementary nutritional components can be incredibly beneficial to

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 th

This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.Silage corn is racing to maturity before the first frost strikes

This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.The effects of delayed planting are still being felt, and silage quality may b

This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.Kasco Manufacturing introduces the Hydraulic Pull Kit for 5’ Plotters Choice

Much gets written and discussed about making high-quality alfalfa. In fact, there could be an entire volume of Encyclopedia Britannica dedicated to the topic. If we were to list the factors involved

With all the misconceptions and confusion surrounding cutting heights, many homeowners and haymakers are likely cutting their grass too short. When cut at a lower than ideal height, grasses activate s

Alfalfa removes large amounts of potassium (K) from the soil. Soil potassium levels impact plant health and can improve the ability of alfalfa to overwinter. If there is too little potassium, the stan

It’s not unusual for hay prices to retreat in late spring and early summer with the onset of a new crop. Such was the case for average June 2019 prices of both alfalfa and other hay types. Th

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.Rock River Laboratory announces the release of a new version of their revoluti