Alfalfa and corn silage are a dynamic duo in dairy cattle diets because of their complementary components; however, these forage crops have demonstrated opposite production trendlines

A total of 300 samples from 19 different states comprised the field of entries for this year’s 39th World Forage Analysis Superbowl

Cutting forage at an optimum quality remains the primary challenge for haymakers. Following closely behind is the challenge of baling hay at the proper moisture content

Cornstalk grazing is a tried-and-true approach to wintering cattle in many parts of the United States. What the combine leaves behind can be an economical source of forage with some added

Watching our late-night news last week, the weatherman made his first mention of “frost warning” for the year

Now that fall is upon us, it is time to plan for winter feeding. Producers who transition from grazing livestock to feeding hay must be equipped with enough bales at optimal forage quality

Grazing cornstalks in the fall and winter can be an economical feeding strategy that offers relatively high-quality feed for beef cattle

Stockpiling forage for late fall and winter grazing has rightfully become a widely accepted practice

Although summertime is in the rearview mirror, drought concerns linger in many regions

There comes a time in the life of every alfalfa stand when you must say goodbye. Even with careful nurturing, all alfalfa fields lose productivity over time

Incorporating grass into dairy rations is becoming more commonplace across the United States. Although harvest timing is critical for most forage crops, grasses demand a raised awareness of this crite

No time is a good time to abuse pastures by overgrazing, shortening rest periods, or overstocking, but fall is an especially bad time for such agrarian offenses

Similar to an old house that needs repair, an underperforming forage stand may need a renovation

Hay comes in a variety of types, shapes, and prices. It’s relatively easy to count bales and determine tonnage for inventory purposes

The benefits of alfalfa as a feedstuff, soil enhancer, and nitrogen contributor are well known here on Earth. Someday, some of those same benefits may be leveraged on Mars

Simply put, a weed is a plant that is growing in an unwanted area and competing with desirable species. Although corn is usually planted intentionally, it can act like a weed when it grows

While cold weather and Christmas shopping might not be top of mind, it is time to think about winter feeding strategies and inventory

Describing an alfalfa field beyond “It looks good” or “It looks bad” has never been easy

While optimists and pessimists argue about whether the glass is half empty or half full, both sides can agree that there is no water in the cup during a drought

Drought conditions persist across the country, and farmers are feeling the heat. As limited rainfall threatens to thwart grain fill in corn, it might be necessary to harvest some fields as a forage