Sorghum species are prominent in providing extra summer forage for grazing or mechanically harvesting. Typically, we hear about farmers planting either forage sorghum or sorghum-sudangrass. Sudangrass
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
One of the redeeming values of alfalfa is that it has a deep root system, which allows it to reach subsoil moisture and stay relatively productive when topsoil moisture starts to become limited. But e
Just like haymaking and grazing rotations are seasonal in nature, so too is the work of an agricultural journalist — especially those of us in the hay and forage business. As farmers enter hayfields
Despite their name, stable flies can now be found beyond the barn and in the field. Historically an issue for dairies and feedlots, these pests have emerged as a problem in pasture systems to the detr
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
For many years, the annual hay price trend was predictable. Such has not been the case for the past couple of years. Prices either headed up or down for the entirety of the year, regardless of the mon
With its deep taproots and ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, alfalfa has the potential to be an outlet for high-carbon materials like almond shell by-products
Don't go to the town diner for breakfast in the morning — it’s too far of a drive. I would imagine, though, that with beef prices as high as they are for calves, there would be plenty of ranchers
Due to the emphasis on rising milkfat percent, total milkfat production, and the value of milkfat, many dairy producers are looking for ways to capture better feed margins and greater production efficiency
The cattle industry is inherently volatile and subject to the unpredictable forces of weather, market prices, and input costs. To navigate these uncertainties, beef producers must adopt resilient strategies
The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont stands out from the rest of the state in more ways than one. Geographically, it comprises three counties wedged between the Connecticut River and the Canada bord
While nutrient content and digestibility drive energy value to a large extent, particle size and the physical characteristics of your silage are increasingly important to account for in order to unlock
May 6, 2025• Consider these tips for forage management this month.• There are several options to control horn flies.• This study shows overgrazing can be more harmful to forage than drought.•
Everyone has their opinions on how to best seed cool-season grasses and legumes for successful establishment. Variables include factors such as planting rate, type of drill or seeder, weed control met
I’m usually the one posing questions to farmers, but I recently found myself on the receiving end of such an exchange. The conversation led me to consider one step of the haymaking process that seem
Unless you run a John Deere tractor or root for the Green Bay Packers, yellow and green don’t make the best color combination by most standards. It’s especially an eyesore in pastures and hayfield
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
