2BaledSilage_ph
Making hay in the Upper Midwest can be a game of chance. Receiving rain at any point during the drying period can negatively affect forage quality, and this excess moisture can raise the risk of
3HorsePastures_ph
Despite a few species-specific differences, horse owners can follow many of the same grazing practices cattle producers adhere to during drought. Doing so will limit damage to perennial forage stands
2Fertilizer_ph
Fertilizer can be a critical piece in the forage production puzzle whether it is applied during stand establishment, after a hay harvest, or as a maintenance application. Although fertilizer costs had
3BaleGrazingPlan_ph
Extension specialists from North Dakota State University (NDSU) encourage farmers who plan to bale graze during late fall and winter to begin placing bales where they will be needed. Moving bales from
2WetHay_ph
It seems drought has dominated the agricultural news feed for several years. Extended dry weather can dramatically reduce hay yields, but wet weather or simply baling hay that is too high in moisture

3SummerGrazing_ph
As we enter the second half of summer, relief may be on the way for cool-season forages as temperatures start to favor plant growth again in some regions. Even with cooler weather in the extended fore
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