As the realization of the work and endless tasks begins to bear down each spring, the anticipation of a new crop year can quickly turn to anxiety. Juggling the spring workload requires wel...
Field trials of a new soil amendment technology, Cool Terra, are showing an increase in alfalfa yield by more than 18 percent compared to control groups...
It is estimated that about 3 percent of the U.S. corn crop experienced drought conditions this year.1 If plants were stressed in the field, there will likely be challenges ensiling and feeding it too...
Patz’s version of the patented device uses a powerful magnet having a 4” thickness to aid in the strength and pull radius. The strong tub mounted magnet can reach tramp metal further in the...
If cows were born to eat grass, why are lactating dairy cows rarely fed grass forages? The answer, according to Pat Hoffman, is simply that as modern dairies have advanced in production, they h...
The phrase, “Do it right or not at all,” speaks volumes to many. This sage advice passed down for generations can be applied to numerous situations — including fall forage establishment. Marvin...
In many parts of the United States, alfalfa is cut three to five times per year for three to five years; then the stand begins to lose productivity and it is rotated to another crop.Research has shown...
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of th...
Filament announces the hiring of Julie Larson as client business lead and vice president. Larson will be working with the company’s executive team to assist with business development...