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How does your brain work? Are you of the analytical ilk or are you more of a creative thinker? Do you articulate your thoughts in words or would you rather work with numbers? Temple Grandin, for
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The end of the line for alfalfa growth is usually when plants experience a hard freeze. This weather event can be defined by temperatures dropping below 25ºF for more than four hours, and some region
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Rye is a staple forage in Southern pastures. Well, ryegrass, that is — not cereal rye. More specifically, annual ryegrass is the crop in question, not the perennial kind. And just to be clear, we
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The average price of alfalfa hit its lowest monthly average price since February 2021, according to data from the USDA’s Agricultural Prices report. The average August price for alfalfa hay dr
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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 below) for selected states at the end of the

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In the February 2023 issue of this column, I introduced the forces binding soil into water-stable aggregates
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Vermeer launches the 504 Pro G4 and 604 Pro G4 balers, designed to deliver premium silage and dry hay for livestock operations of all sizes
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La Niña didn’t show up this summer, but she may be on her way.• Fall is an excellent time to control biennial and perennial weeds
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One of the favorite parts of my job is getting to visit farms all over the country. Having boots-on-the-ground experience in hay and pasture systems across the U.S. is the best way to acquire un
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After a short hiatus as the alfalfa marketing world went through an engine overhaul, the Alfalfa Checkoff Program is set to resume on October 1. This is great news for the future of alfalfa.The checko

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Corn smut is like an old tattoo; it looks worse than it really is. Nevertheless, it still baffles the typical mind that something that looks so bad can actually cause inconsequential harm when fed to
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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 below) for selected states at the end of the
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Wabasha, Minn., may ring a bell as the setting of the 1993 comedy film “Grumpy Old Men.”
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Vermeer introduces its new line of mower conditioners, designed to meet the diverse needs of hay producers across various operations
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The 2021 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America with 453 fatalities

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From large cattle operations to commercial haymakers, a wide array of features aimed to lift operator productivity to new heights can be found on new TH Series telehandlers from New Holland
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AGCO Corporation introduced its AE50 award-winning Fendt® 600 Vario®Series tractor to North America
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Your soil serves as the foundation for crop growth, productivity, and by extension, crop yield and your profitability
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Renovo Seed® will offer eight elite alfalfa varieties and three of their famous AlfaGrass mixes in their 2025 product lineup
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Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), and the leader in farm tire technology, introduces the premium performance and uncompromising wear life of Bridgestone tractor