July 4, 2023
Potato leafhoppers have maintained a low profile so far this year, but they may soon make their presence known...


June 27, 2023
The second cutting of alfalfa may be underway for some farmers and is fast approaching for others...


June 27, 2023
The positive and negative characteristics of tall fescue are two sides of the same coin...


June 20, 2023
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...


June 20, 2023
There are lots of insects that cause alfalfa plant damage and yield loss...


June 13, 2023
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...


June 13, 2023
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...


June 6, 2023
Respiration in plants involves the breakdown of starches and sugars to produce energy and carbon dioxide...


June 6, 2023
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...


May 30, 2023
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...