July 12, 2022
Cover crops can do more than reduce soil erosion and provide ground cover. They can also be an economical solution for prevented planting acres and a valuable forage source...


July 12, 2022
Photo: Robert WebsterFew pests are more aptly named than the blister beetle. These insects have cantharidin in their blood — a toxic chemical that can cause painful, fluid-filled blisters upon skin...


July 5, 2022
Like any crop, corn for silage doesn’t always grow to realize its full production potential. Whether wet conditions delay planting or drought weaken yields, producers need a backup plan in case corn...


July 5, 2022
When we talk about clovers for haying or grazing, species such as red clover, white clover, ladino clover, alsike clover, crimson clover, and others come to the immediate forefront...


June 28, 2022
There are a lot of balls in the air when it comes to managing forage for stand longevity. Plant diseases, weed pressure, and weather are inevitable interferences, but cutting height, which also impact...


June 28, 2022
Prussic acid poisoning is usually a concern in the fall when animals graze after a frost. However, this type of toxicity can also develop in forages during a drought...


June 21, 2022
Water is the basis of life, whether it be for humans, plants, or animals...


June 21, 2022
If spoiled silage can make a farmer turn up their nose, it’s no wonder animals are deterred from taking a bite...


June 14, 2022
Stories about hay fires often serve as cautionary tales, but these incidents can quickly become a burning reality...


June 14, 2022
Rotational grazing requires flexibility, especially when it comes to grazing dairy cattle...