Oct. 6, 2015
By Glenn Shewmaker, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Idaho Most of the last cutting of alfalfa hay was harvested without rain. Yields looked good because of moderate temperatures and l...


Oct. 6, 2015
Grand Champion Forage Producer, sponsored by KeminFeeling Dairy, Sauk Centre, MNLeft to right: Al Deming, President, World Dairy Expo; Cyril and Deb Felling, Felling Dairy; and Todd Johnson and Patt C...


Sept. 29, 2015
By Ev ThomasAgronomistOak Point Agronomics, New York Corn silage harvest is in full swing, with many farms already finished. Conditions have been ideal — warm and sunny, and no rain of consequence...


Sept. 22, 2015
by Marvin Hall Extension Forage Agronomist, Penn State University, Dry weather during much of August and September has been great for harvesting perennial forages and corn silage...


Sept. 15, 2015
Seth HoytAuthor of The Hoyt Report, providing hay market analysis and insight. In talking with a few alfalfa seed company representatives last week, they indicated that alfalfa seed sales for fa...


Sept. 15, 2015
by Dan Putnam,Extension Forage Agronomist,University of California-Davis and Dan Undersander,Extension Forage Agronomist...


Sept. 8, 2015
By Glenn Shewmaker Extension Forage Specialist University of Idaho. Drought and range fires are a double-barreled threat to some southwest Idaho beef producers. Federally managed rangelands...


Sept. 1, 2015
By Ev Thomas, Agronomist Oak Point Agronomics, New York, Much of New York has had normal rainfall in August; an exception is an area just east of Lake Erie, where farmers are suffering through their third consecutive dry month...


Aug. 31, 2015
Seth Hoyt, Author of The Hoyt Report, providing hay market analysis and insight. Whether you’re a hay grower in the West, hay dealer, or a trucker that hauls hay, 2015 has been a challenging year...


Aug. 25, 2015
by Marvin Hall, Extension Forage Agronomist, Penn State University. After rain every other day during June and July, Pennsylvania has had nearly four weeks of excellent haymaking weather...