2Oats_ph
Whether dry conditions deter forage growth or rainfall shortens the harvest window, farmers may have a hay crop that is lower in yield or quality than they anticipated this year
3CornDrought_ph
Simple fact: Many farmers pull the trigger too early on drought-challenged corn for silage and either chop the immature plants or disk them under
2HayRain_ph
A dry start to the growing season made for smooth sailing as many hay producers cut forage without worrying their crop would be rained on
3DroughtSpecies_ph
The summer slump has likely struck in pastures or hayfields with cool-season forage species
2Bermudagrass_ph
Forage regrowth after a hay harvest tends to be rather uniform considering the cut height was the same across the stand

3Ammoniation_ph
Although it takes a little time and investment, ammoniating low-quality hay, cornstalks, or straw can help improve its protein content and digestibility
2DroughtCheck_ph
Although it doesn’t necessarily have to rain for one to take a rain check, the figure of speech implies a change of plans
3HailDamage_ph
Photo: University of MinnesotaWith a historically dry start to the summer, farmers would probably appreciate any form of rain in their forage stands
2Fescue_ph
Farming is a game of Plan B’s as often Plan A needs to be scrapped because of weather or other uncontrollable events
3PotatoLeafhopper_ph
Potato leafhoppers have maintained a low profile so far this year, but they may soon make their presence known

2LeafLoss_ph
The second cutting of alfalfa may be underway for some farmers and is fast approaching for others
3TallFescue_ph
The positive and negative characteristics of tall fescue are two sides of the same coin
2HornFlies_ph
A buzzing fly is a bother, but a biting fly is a bully. Horn flies meet the latter description for many grazing operations, and these prolific pests can have a significant impact on animal health
3Blister_ph
There are lots of insects that cause alfalfa plant damage and yield loss
2Silage_ph
Some considerations for storing silage include packing density, excluding oxygen, and applying inoculants. Silage must achieve a specific pH to undergo proper fermentation and maintain forage quality

3WaterQuality_ph
Water quantity may be top of mind as drought conditions persist across a large part of the country, but water quality issues deserve attention as well
2Respiration_ph
Respiration in plants involves the breakdown of starches and sugars to produce energy and carbon dioxide
3Core_ph
Productive acres of grasslands in the Great Plains are shrinking because of woody plant encroachment from species such as eastern redcedar. The problem has existed for many years, but good answers to
2River_ph
After months of negotiations and a couple of missed deadlines, an agreement has finally been reached to reduce water usage in the lower Colorado River Basin, according to Reuters news agency
3Nitrogen_ph
Symbiotic nitrogen fixation is like a business deal between alfalfa and rhizobia bacteria. Alfalfa lets rhizobia live in nodules on its roots and provides the bacteria with nutrients produced during p