One of the tools I have used to assist my grazing management decisions is the pasture inventory

Out of sight, out of mind! This adage can certainly apply to our view of soil and the organisms that live in it

In the northern United States, hayfields often consist of a single forage species like alfalfa, but single species pastures are somewhat rare

Alfalfa offers a great opportunity to combat the spread of herbicide-resistant weed variants on your farm for two main reasons

The cow-calf industry is set to see a few profitable years once again. The national beef cow inventory is at its lowest numbers in decades with USDA’s July 2023 count indicating a herd size 3% smaller

As the world’s population continues to increase at a fast pace, more food and water will be needed to sustain humanity

Although alfalfa weevils have developed resistance to pyrethroid insecticides, causing severe alfalfa losses in the Western U.S. and concern elsewhere, producers may still be able to utilize pyrethroids

Grazing livestock is often depicted as animals out on lush, green pastures, moving periodically to new paddocks with even more lush, green forage. Although this is true, there is also the realit

“Think big, start small, and scale fast.” This was the advice Jim Carroll gave the audience at the Cattle Industry Convention in Orlando, Fla., about implementing new agricultural tech

The above average temperatures spanning across the central states are likely bringing first hay cutting and grazing start dates to mind. Whether spring soil testing is in order and/or fert

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

Case IH is introducing new tractor models for specialty crop producers that will integrate seamlessly into orchard operations of any size, delivering improved operator comfort, minimizing crop damage

Norden Mfg, a leader in small square bale handling equipment is introducing a new product line of Utility Attachments. This new range expands our product offerings beyond the hay industry

New Holland North America Embraces Yellow For Commercial Hay and Forage EquipmentIt’s a new day for New Holland North America’s iconic hay and forage lineup

John Deere expands its windrower series with the new W260M model, enabling increased productivity and efficiency

In the mixed hardwood forests of the eastern U.S., silvopasturing has struggled to take hold

Hay exports in 2023 totaled 3.171 million metric tons (MT), which was down 22% from the 4.04 million MT exported in 2022. According to data from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), it

Frost-seeding season has begun, and it can sometimes be tempting to save a trip across the field by mixing the seed with dry fertilizer before broadcasting. Based on research at the University of Kent

The agricultural industry is often under scrutiny for its greenhouse gas emissions — more specifically, its methane emissions from ruminants like cattle. But this methane belongs to a natural cycle

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