Photo: University of MinnesotaWith a historically dry start to the summer, farmers would probably appreciate any form of rain in their forage stands...

Farming is a game of Plan B’s as often Plan A needs to be scrapped because of weather or other uncontrollable events...

Potato leafhoppers have maintained a low profile so far this year, but they may soon make their presence known...

The second cutting of alfalfa may be underway for some farmers and is fast approaching for others...

The positive and negative characteristics of tall fescue are two sides of the same coin...

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...

There are lots of insects that cause alfalfa plant damage and yield loss...

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...

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...

Respiration in plants involves the breakdown of starches and sugars to produce energy and carbon dioxide...