One of the core principles of plant breeding is to improve crop genetics so plants are better equipped to survive environmental stress

Forage producers across the country insured a record 290.6 million acres under the Pasture, Forage, and Rangeland (PRF) insurance program in 2023. So far this year, participants have received an avera

It’s not unusual to find various species of oak trees growing within or along the borders of pastures. In such situations, acorns can easily be found scattered on the ground during this time of year

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 s

The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA) released the 2024 edition of its popular “Alfalfa Variety Ratings - Winter Survival, Fall Dormancy & Pest Resistant Ratings for Alfalfa Varieties

With haymaking activities ceased on most farms and bales tucked away in sheds or under tarps, attention now turns to machinery maintenance and hay marketing

Even with haying equipment parked in the shed for the season, the wheels of forage management shouldn’t stop turning

Like refrigerated foods left on the counter, bales stored outside have a greater risk of spoilage. Mark Johnson with Oklahoma State University suggests good hay storage is always important

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

Despite the fact there is no symbiotic relationship between alfalfa and ruminants, the nutrient composition of alfalfa complements the nutritional needs of ruminant animals surprisingly well

When teaching others to review and interpret forage analyses, the first number that I tend to focus on is fiber content

High-quality forages are vital for dairy farm productivity and sustainability

Organic matter is a key indicator of soil health and soil function, affecting the natural supply of nutrients, buffering against pH changes, softening soil to resist compaction, holding more water for

By and large, forage seed supply for spring plantings looks to be in good shape to support what is expected to be higher demand for new seedings

When Ronnie Leimgruber’s grandfather came to America from Switzerland in 1910, he settled in the Imperial Valley of Southern California

Krone is excited to announce the appointment of Lars Pasedag to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer for Krone North America

The fourth edition of the Forage Field Guide from Purdue University Extension is now available for purchase on the Extension Education Store website

Unlike doing an article on a specific farm or designated topic, the forage world is my grocery store candy aisle from which to pick topics for this column

Envu, an environmental science company providing forward-thinking innovations that protect and enhance the health of environments around the world, will host a LinkedIn Live panel discussion

KRONE NA headquarters, located in Olive Branch, MS, celebrated 50-years of the equipment manufacturer’s anniversary at the company headquarters on October 26th