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

These two questions follow grass varieties around like a lost puppy

Barley, oats, rye, triticale, and wheat are cool-season annual grasses that have a starchy endosperm within their caryopses, or grains

Weeds seem to persist regardless of the current or extreme weather situation

When margins are tight and time is money, ranchers look for ways to cut costs and boost their bottom line

Producers in the Upper Midwest are looking at the tail-end of the growth period for summer annuals, prompting some final harvest decisions

A total of 207 entries from 12 states made up the playing field for the 40th annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl. Winners were announced and awards were presented last week at World Dairy Expo in M

Crop residues have long provided a cost-effective forage source for feeding animals during late fall, winter, and early spring. Grazing cornstalks tops the list from a popularity standpoint; however

World Dairy Expo is known as the meeting place for the global dairy industry. It’s also an event for haymakers from across the country to come together and learn about the latest equipment, test

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