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Forage research from universities and seed companies fuels advancements in the alfalfa industry. This research also lays the foundation for many producer recommendations, but scientific experime
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By now, some of this year’s corn silage has been in storage long enough to have undergone fermentation and is ready to be fed
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Feeding hay during winter is usually not up for debate. How hay is fed can and often should be.When temperatures drop to single digits, feeding hay is not the sort of activity that draws people to enter
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The average hay price for alfalfa hay fell another $6 per ton during September, according to the USDA’s Agricultural Prices report. This was the fifth consecutive month of price decline since
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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

October 3, 2023• Dairy Forage Seminars start Wednesday at World Dairy Expo. Click here for the presentation schedule.• The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded
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Whether you are adjusting soil pH for a new alfalfa seeding, adding maintenance fertilizer to a mixed stand, or giving an old pasture a boost of nutrients, getting a soil test is probably on the to-do
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Northern regions are expected to experience warmer temperatures this winter while southeastern states can anticipate higher rainfall, according to the U.S. Winter Outlook
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“A lot of livestock producers like playing with the animals but forget to manage the forage along with them,” began Jeff Lehmkuhler at this year’s Beginning Grazing School held in Versailles,
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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

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DLF recently held a ceremonial ribbon cutting and an appreciation barbecue for local seed growers at DLF’s new state-of-the-art seed enhancement and operations facility in Albany, Oregon
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Envu, an environmental science company providing forward-thinking innovations that protect and enhance the health of environments around the world, is celebrating its one-year anniversary today
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Renovo Seed™ debuts today with an elite lineup of more than 80 proven, prebuilt seed mixes that simplify forage, cover crop and conservation seed choices
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Water bodies not subject to external forces remain calm and level. This is true of a lake or mud puddle; however, when impacted by forces such as wind, the normally quiescent waters become rough

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There is a fine line between too much starch and not enough energy in dairy rations for fresh cows. As cows’ energy demands shoot skyward during the transition period, less forage fiber may be included
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For many, tire pressure may not be top of mind unless the low-pressure light comes on or a tire goes completely flat. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure not only protects the integrity of
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The winner of the Southeast Hay Contest was Mountainside Farm of Taylorsville, N.C.(Submitted photo)A total of 468 samples comprised the field of entries for the19th annual Southeast Hay Contest
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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 th
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Poll: How would you rate your forage inventory going into winter?