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

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

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

Poll: How would you rate your forage inventory going into winter?

This was a banner year for johnsongrass in many regions. Most everyone has an opinion about johnsongrass, and those opinions span the spectrum of deep hatred to “wish I had more of it.”

The immediate effects of drought were evident this summer in pastures where forage went dormant, but signs of long-term drought damage from the past several dry growing seasons may start to show in pe

Weather always seems to play the protagonist in forage production systems, regardless of the time of year. During fall, a situation that seems to be occurring with rising frequency is dry weather duri

Some farmers grow up milking cows on a multi-generational operation, and others are the first in their family to establish a dairy

The 40th World Forage Analysis Superbowl brought in 293 forage samples from 18 states. Winning entries in each of the eight contest categories were on display last week at World Dairy Expo

The calendar has flipped to October, and I’m sure a lot of farmers have already mothballed their hay equipment. I also know there are plenty of farmers who are at least thinking about an extra cutti

Hay test results are like the nutrition facts labels of the forage world. They provide information about fiber and protein content, available energy, and overall forage quality

Choppers and box trucks aside, there are many moving parts to a successful corn silage harvest. Monitoring plant moisture to hit target dry matter and starch levels is key to maximizing feeding value

The call to action to prevent hay barn fires is usually made during first cutting, but the risk of hay fires exists throughout the production season. This is especially true as it may be harder for ha

Although the first day of fall is fast approaching, many regions of the United States are still experiencing the aftermath from an exceptionally dry start to the summer. Even as milder temperatures br

The temperature was approaching zero, and the January wind howled from the west across the bare Iowa cropland. There I was, facing west, with camera in hand and ready for the cows to be let out to get

The forage research and plant breeding facility in West Salem, Wis., will be part of the purchase agreement between Corteva and DLF.As of September 1, DLF officially acquired the Corteva Agriscience a

Interseeding alfalfa into corn for silage has been shown to improve first-year alfalfa yields, reduce soil erosion, and enhance a forage system’s overall profitability compared to seeding alfalfa

In his book, “Fundamentals of Weed Science,” author Robert Zimdahl relates a story about British General John B. Burgoyne. The British had planned to divide the states along the Hudson River.

Corn silage harvest season is upon us, and with that comes the opportunity to capitalize on the labor, management, and economic investment of prior months. Of course, that also means there is equal op

Sometimes grazing cattle need help reaching their nutrient needs with supplemental feed. And when dry weather puts a damper on forage growth, supplementation must become a bigger priority