Much of the excess precipitation that has plagued the Midwest so far this summer has come in the form of severe weather. In addition to heavy rains, high winds, thunder, and lightening, these storm ce
Farmers are known to have strong opinions and often readily express them. From a pasture management perspective, few topics illicit stronger feelings than when the clipping topic is put on the table.I
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 sta
There are many routes to high-yielding alfalfa, but few of them don’t go down the potassium road. I was reminded of this after reading a recently published five-year study in Agronomy Journal that
It was the Sons of the Pioneers who first brought the Western classic song “Cool Water” to the masses during the 1940s. It chronicled the story of a parched man and his donkey in search of
It’s always difficult to discuss weather conditions and related responses when your canvas is the continental U.S., or even just a state. As this was written last week, some areas of the country
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 state
Adding a farm enterprise is often a complicated and hand-wringing exercise in decision making. But every once in a while, the stars align and an additional enterprise just makes perfect sense with lit
So far this summer, many Midwesterners have had to sit on the sidelines of saturated crop fields. An abundance of rainfall has delayed hay cuttings, and without a solid stretch of dry days, some farme
W.D. Hoard & Sons Company is pleased to announce that Amber Friedrichsen has been named managing editor of Hay & Forage Grower magazine and its various digital platforms, including eHay Weekly
Photo: Michigan State UniversityQuackgrass is one of those species that is accepted by some and rubs others the wrong way. Whatever side of the fence you are on, there is no denying that the so-called
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
Gallagher is excited to announce the launch of its new Lithium Solar Energizers, a cutting-edge solution designed to meet the diverse needs of farmers, livestock producers, and equine owners
Being half forage and half grain, corn silage has the unique ability to meet a range of energy and fiber requirements. That being said, it can be a difficult ingredient to incorporate into different t
Moving round bales out of a field and under cover may seem like one more item on the to-do list of a busy hay season, but rushing to complete this step may result in improper storage that can squander
Winter wheat harvest is running ahead of schedule this year, especially in Midwestern states like Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. An early end to wheat season opens up acreage for annual forage crops tha
The average price of alfalfa hay during May jumped by $7 per ton from April to settle at $202 per ton, according to data from the USDA’s Agricultural Prices report. The last time alfalfa had a month
