Oct. 17, 2024
The very first JUMBO was presented to the world in 1999 – a revolution in the agricultural machinery market. At the time, the JUMBO was regarded as "the new dimension in large-capacity silage wagons...


Oct. 17, 2024
Popular CLAAS tedders and movers that were introduced in Europe earlier this spring will be rolling out to North American customers in time for first cuttings in 2025. An expanded DISCO mower line and...


Oct. 17, 2024
For farmers with livestock such as dairy cows and beef cattle, dietary supplementation with dry grains has traditionally been utilized as an economical way to meet the high energy demands of the herd...


Oct. 15, 2024
High-quality forage is important for any dairy but none so much as a so-called grass-fed dairy where grasses and legumes make up 100% of the ration. Jeremy Peake of Waukon, Iowa, has been p...


Oct. 15, 2024
Feed costs are the greatest expense for a livestock operation, and with winter on the way, it will be prudent to plan for feed purchases in the months ahead. Buying bales doesn’t have to break the b...


Oct. 15, 2024
Forage research is invaluable for producers to access and apply on their own operations, but that isn’t to say they should always expect the same results. A healthy dose of skepticism may serve farm...


Oct. 15, 2024
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...


Oct. 14, 2024
Renovo Seed announced the addition of a new forage mix, OptiHarv, into their portfolio at the 2024 World Dairy Expo. The mix is a diverse blend of millets, peas, beans, barley, and brassic...


Oct. 14, 2024
Vermeer introduces its new line of mower conditioners, designed to meet the diverse needs of hay producers across various operations...


Oct. 14, 2024
The concept of preserving forages as baled silage has become more popular throughout many regions of North America, and particularly in areas where weather norms make baling dry hay difficult and frustrating...