The thin layer of frost that covered my windshield one morning last week was a subtle reminder of the harsh reality that colder weather is on the horizon. I’ve since located my ice scraper in the

Equine asthma, or heaves as it is often referred to, is an inflammatory reaction to inhaled dusts, molds, or other allergens. Horses that contract the disease have swollen airways, which constrict and

John Carter’s county extension agent accepted the grand prize award on his behalf at the Southeast Hay Contest last week in Moultrie, Ga

Jennifer Fitch is not your typical hay grower. By day, she's a dedicated paramedic, responding to emergencies and saving lives

The very first JUMBO was presented to the world in 1999 – a revolution in the agricultural machinery market. At the time, the JUMBO was regarded as "the new dimension in large-capacity silage wagons

Popular CLAAS tedders and movers that were introduced in Europe earlier this spring will be rolling out to North American customers in time for first cuttings in 2025. An expanded DISCO mower line and

For farmers with livestock such as dairy cows and beef cattle, dietary supplementation with dry grains has traditionally been utilized as an economical way to meet the high energy demands of the herd

High-quality forage is important for any dairy but none so much as a so-called grass-fed dairy where grasses and legumes make up 100% of the ration. Jeremy Peake of Waukon, Iowa, has been p

Feed costs are the greatest expense for a livestock operation, and with winter on the way, it will be prudent to plan for feed purchases in the months ahead. Buying bales doesn’t have to break the

Forage research is invaluable for producers to access and apply on their own operations, but that isn’t to say they should always expect the same results. A healthy dose of skepticism may serve farm

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 the

Renovo Seed announced the addition of a new forage mix, OptiHarv, into their portfolio at the 2024 World Dairy Expo. The mix is a diverse blend of millets, peas, beans, barley, and brassic

Vermeer introduces its new line of mower conditioners, designed to meet the diverse needs of hay producers across various operations

The concept of preserving forages as baled silage has become more popular throughout many regions of North America, and particularly in areas where weather norms make baling dry hay difficult and frustrating

Dairy farms rely heavily on corn silage as a key feed ingredient in cow rations

There are many different ways to assess dairy and feedlot performance and profitability

With the end of summer just around the corner, it’s time to plan which pastures or fields you will target to stockpile for winter grazing

Sometimes an opportunity presents itself that is too good to pass up

Montana livestock producers typically require two to four months of stored feed to overwinter cattle, and this is generally the largest annual variable cost to ranches

One key aspect of alfalfa production that has lagged in comparison to many other crops is the lack of steady improvements in yield