Researchers are one step closer to solving the mysterious case of alfalfa autotoxicity. Up until now, the chemical compound — or compounds — that causes autotoxicity has kept a secret identity,

The thin layer of frost that covered my windshield one morning last week was a subtle reminder of the harsh reality that colder weather is on the horizon. I’ve since located my ice scraper in the

Equine asthma, or heaves as it is often referred to, is an inflammatory reaction to inhaled dusts, molds, or other allergens. Horses that contract the disease have swollen airways, which constrict and

John Carter’s county extension agent accepted the grand prize award on his behalf at the Southeast Hay Contest last week in Moultrie, Ga

Feed costs are the greatest expense for a livestock operation, and with winter on the way, it will be prudent to plan for feed purchases in the months ahead. Buying bales doesn’t have to break the

Forage research is invaluable for producers to access and apply on their own operations, but that isn’t to say they should always expect the same results. A healthy dose of skepticism may serve farm

A total of 207 entries from 12 states made up the playing field for the 40th annual World Forage Analysis Superbowl. Winners were announced and awards were presented last week at World Dairy Expo in M

Crop residues have long provided a cost-effective forage source for feeding animals during late fall, winter, and early spring. Grazing cornstalks tops the list from a popularity standpoint; however

The end of the line for alfalfa growth is usually when plants experience a hard freeze. This weather event can be defined by temperatures dropping below 25ºF for more than four hours, and some region

Rye is a staple forage in Southern pastures. Well, ryegrass, that is — not cereal rye. More specifically, annual ryegrass is the crop in question, not the perennial kind. And just to be clear, we

After a short hiatus as the alfalfa marketing world went through an engine overhaul, the Alfalfa Checkoff Program is set to resume on October 1. This is great news for the future of alfalfa.The checko

Corn smut is like an old tattoo; it looks worse than it really is. Nevertheless, it still baffles the typical mind that something that looks so bad can actually cause inconsequential harm when fed to

December 1 is the deadline to sign up for pasture, rangeland, and forage (PRF) insurance for the 2025 calendar year. This subsidized program can help mitigate forage production losses due to low

In the order of operations of feeding dairy cattle, forage quality analysis tends to be the step in between storage and feedout

Making soybean hay or silage is one way to combat drought conditions that thwarted a good grain harvest and limited the production of other forages

As cooler temperatures pump the brakes on plant growth in perennial pastures, grazing management must shift to accommodate the change of pace

Pasture managers have a different-looking toolbox than most farmers. Somewhere deep in the corner of those toolboxes, buried under the grasses and legumes, are the brassicas. Although they are n

This spring, I seeded some container varieties of lettuce in planter boxes near a shaded area of my makeshift home garden. My harvest was far from fruitful and only afforded enough leaves to put on a

Forage harvesters have a plethora of moving parts and possible adjustments. In part, this is so the machines can be fine-tuned to the many different types of crops that may be chopped in a given

The next few weeks will be a busy time for farmers and forage choppers who are harvesting corn for silage and taking final cuttings of alfalfa. Targeting moisture and maturity levels for these feed cr