Earlier this year, our research team had the opportunity to attend the International Silage Conference in Gainesville, Fla. This conference has provided an amazing forum for networking and exchanging breakthrough

After a year of somewhat tighter availability of certain key alfalfa varieties, 2026 will offer a better overall supply of alfalfa

When Kansas State University Extension wheat and forages specialist Romulo Lollato set out to evaluate alfalfa water use efficiency and nitrogen (N) requirements under high-yielding conditions, his motivation

A balanced uptake of nutrients allows plants to thrive. Potassium (K) is one of the three primary nutrients, along with nitrogen and phosphorus, that is often applied in the greatest quantities. But how

Self-propelled forage harvesters can adjust on the go, corresponding with data being collected as the crop is harvested

Out of the percentage of our population that pursues higher education, only a small fraction of those students choose to study agriculture. Smaller yet is the number of people interested in crop and soil

For many cow–calf operations, especially in regions where rangeland is the primary feed source, native forages supply much of the herd’s diet

DLF is pleased to announce that Matt Fanta will be joining DLF as executive vice president for North America, effective Oct. 21, 2025

In the world of haymakers, the dry hay balers and higher moisture choppers comprise most of the electorate. Somewhere in between are the baleage makers, but their numbers among the voting public are g

Photo: Shannon Beck at the University of Missouri Greenley Memorial Research Farm in Novelty, Mo. Shannon Beck at the University of Missouri Greenley Memorial Research Farm in Novelty, Mo.Grazing cove

Best corn silage feeding practices include removing only a day’s worth of material from storage to limit spoilage and ensure animals always receive fresh feed. But in order to maintain this feeding

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

Farmers can add weed control to the long list of benefits gained from growing alfalfa in crop rotations. According to Mark Renz, being a dense stand of perennial forage that is cut several times a year

People never call their power company to give them props because the lights are on and their food is cold; however, should the lights go out and the milk spoil, phone lines become jammed with disgrunt

Cornstalks are an economical forage source to take advantage of for fall and winter grazing. Provided some supplementation, cattle can thrive on corn residue, and research has debunked previously held

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

The Southeastern Hay Contest celebrated its 21st year with record-high participation at the Sunbelt Ag Expo being held this week in Moultrie, Ga. A total of 540 entries comprised the competition’s

Drones are becoming an important tool for farmers and ranchers across the country. They offer solutions for improved pest scouting, chemical application, and seeding. In the early days of drone utilization

Ten Mile Grade Dairy started baling dry hay and making baleage in 2024 — two jobs that had been hired out until then. Hayfields are seeded to limpograss, which was established after taking a sod

Have you ever seen a forage analysis report where the concentration of acid detergent fiber (ADF) in a forage sample was similar or even greater than the concentration of neutral detergent fiber (NDF)?