Ketosis is defined as a metabolic state in which a shortage of carbohydrates and protein requires cows to use body fat to fuel body function. While it has long been a common disease in U.S. dairy cattle,
“Slop” is the 2025 Word of the Year, according to Merriam-Webster. The mainstream media’s definition of slop probably isn’t what comes to farmers’ minds when they hear the
While during any television broadcast of our local Milwaukee Brewers, the pitcher inevitably throws a neck-high fastball over the plate. Often, the batter unloads on such a pitch but misses by a foot
Heifers aren’t usually analyzed for feed efficiency on forage, but a study at Oklahoma State University (OSU) shows high forage efficiency early in life could foreshadow long-term production potenti
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 pasture mealybug — a small, fuzzy, white, invasive pest that feeds on multiple grass species — has been reported and confirmed for the first time on North American soil. Known for causin
Farmers remember the sting of high fertilizer prices in 2022 and the bite that expense took out of their budgets. Fortunately, fertilizer prices have dropped drastically since that steep peak — but
Now that farmers have shifted from harvesting forage and grazing pastures to selling and feeding hay, forage analysis should be critical to marketing and purchasing decisions. But not all sellers and
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
Photo: Garland Dahlke, Iowa State UniversityGrazing cattle on snow-covered windrows may seem a bit obscure, but windrow grazing has shown to be an effective way to lower winter feeding costs. The p
During this gift-wrapping season, perhaps it’s apropos to discuss our use of bale-wrapping options, specifically those for round bales since plastic twine is used almost exclusively on other bale
Alfalfa’s perennial nature is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it provides high-quality forage cutting after cutting, and its establishment costs can be spread over several years of a produ
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
When my son was in high school, we gave him our old high-mileage minivan to drive. On one particular evening, he arranged to meet his date in a grocery store parking lot and then leave from there to g
The ability of ruminant animals to turn forage fiber into milk and meat is the cornerstone process of livestock production, and it has a direct effect on the sustainability of human food systems. The
While writing this last weekend, the wind was whipping outside my window, and I was surprised it didn’t take some of the siding off the house. To make matters worse, the 30 mph winds — and
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
The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA) released the 2026 edition of its popular “Alfalfa Variety Ratings - Winter Survival, Fall Dormancy & Pest Resistant Ratings for Alfalfa Varietie
November 4, 2025• The Wisconsin Cover Crop Data Network (WCCDN) is looking for farmers to contribute cover crop forage samples and survey responses to expand its project data. Find more information
Virtual fencing is not a new concept, but its adoption by livestock producers is constantly growing and changing. There are essentially as many strategies for virtual fencing as there are farmers usin
