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Thousands of words have been uttered or written touting the importance of a timely first-cut forage harvest. But what makes a harvest timely?
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Hay & Forage Grower is pleased to announce the return of Amber Friedrichsen as our 2022 summer editorial intern
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Big comebacks are often difficult, but it’s a great story when they do occur. For decades, crabgrass had been cursed as a weed — spat upon by even those with a relatively high weed acceptance
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First cutting is just around the corner, and this initial harvest is an opportunity to target high forage quality and yield
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While this time of year is typically associated with planting season, it also marks harvest season for winter annual cereal forages. Scheduling harvest around spring rainfall events can be difficult

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“Last year we were complaining about the increasing cost of fertilizer, and it was only about half the cost it is now,” notes Paul Beck in a recent Oklahoma State University Extension
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There are many reasons why less than 20% of the alfalfa seeds planted ultimately develop into productive plants, but cold temperatures during early development don’t appear to be a major one. U
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Corn silage production continues to trend higher in the United States. The crop offers high yields, high energy, and high fiber digestibility, while only requiring one harvest per year. Still, despite
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Individuals involved in the forage industry in South Dakota are making steps to start a forage association in the state. “South Dakota is one of the top forage-growing states in the nation, and
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When producers in the Fescue Belt think about their forage systems, toxic endophyte likely comes to mind

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Whether we’re discussing people or forages, diversity is a present-day buzzword that permeates both the written and spoken word
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Hitting the desired harvest stage of maturity on any forage crop is difficult, but perhaps no class offers a greater challenge than small grains
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Although cattle may be the regular customers at many grazing operations, horses also have a rightful seat at the table
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A notable characteristic of cattle is their ability to break down fiber in plant cell walls and transform it into beef and dairy products for human consumption
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A lack of moisture is something that must be planned for, not reacted to. Without a plan, pastures often suffer severe overgrazing, which results in both short- and long-term damage

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While assessing alfalfa stands this spring, look for plants that are slow to green up or are growing unevenly. These are signs that plants have fallen victim to winter injury, and damage can stunt spring
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Ionophores such as monensin have been a part of the beef production landscape for nearly 50 years. Their value as a performance enhancer in finishing cattle is well documented
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Spring cleaning is not exclusive to the inside of a home – it is a concept that is applicable to grazing systems as well
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In the Southern Great Plains, winter wheat is a staple grazing forage in the fall and spring. For some producers, wheat serves as a bridge to perennial pastures while others will use the wheat crop as
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Despite the convenience of a drive-through burger, fast food products usually lack essential nutrients