Generally speaking, wet spring conditions evolved into a dry summer and fall for a large part of the central U.S. While those early rains may have interfered with new alfalfa seedings and the first ha

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

When people ask what we do, we usually give the simple answer: We’re ranchers. The truth — like most work in agriculture — is more layered. At the heart of our work is partnering with

October 7, 2025• Southeastern farmers may need to stretch hay supplies during the recent flash drought.• Testing forage quality is the first step to improve livestock production

Though the calendar isn’t always a reliable resource to determine planting dates and harvest schedules, many farmers have an idea where their annual activities typically fall within those 12 pages

Overgrazed pastures continue to haunt the livestock industry. In case you didn’t notice, that was a purposeful and obligatory Halloween reference, but one loaded with truth.Overgrazing occurs for

In any debate, there are often two camps that form on either side of the issue and support opposing views of the topic at hand. Then, there are the people who sit on the fence. Over time, that fence g

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 o

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