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The advent of forage testing, especially since near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) came on the scene, has moved the needle by leaps and bounds from a harvest timing and animal performance standpoint. It
Wilting a cut hay crop to baling moisture is rarely easy, but if you do it where rainfall and humidity are as common as mosquitoes during the summer, it can take a mental toll on the body
This past winter has been notably colder compared to recent years, but as we approach May, warmer weather and the time for haylage harvest will soon be upon us
According to USDA data, alfalfa hay prices continue to creep lower, with average prices dipping to their lowest point since February 2018
Farmers and farm consultants often seek rapid and inexpensive methods to assess the feeding value of forages in the field to make timely harvest or grazing decisions
When hopping into my light duty diesel truck and heading to a meeting, I’m cognizant of the distance to empty
According to the USDA’s Crop Production Annual Summary released last month, the nation’s forage production appeared to have ended on an overall positive note in 2024
Drought can be a debilitating experience for any farmer but is particularly difficult for livestock farmers
As our collective digestive systems worked overtime during the past week, perhaps bathroom scales across the nation did the same, indicating a pound or two of fleshy bulk might have been added. Geneti
After 13 years of working in extension, I can say that the only constant is change. The same can be said about our weather
Dealing with an honest broker who is well-versed in the market can have many advantages that can save a farmer or customer time, resources, and money
Forage should make up the majority of any horse diet, typically around 1% to 2% of body weight
The offseason is a time of year when you can get unexpected phone calls and possibly a few visits from sales people who are trying to pedal their agricultural wares
Bale grazing in the eastern U.S. has its challenges compared to traditional, more Northern regions where the system is used
When teaching others to review and interpret forage analyses, the first number that I tend to focus on is fiber content
Cows don’t necessarily need alfalfa or corn silage — they need energy, fiber, and protein. Forages with greater concentrations of these nutrients are ultimately more valuable to animals; however
Thanks to research from Bill Weiss and Norm St-Pierre at The Ohio State University, we have a concrete understanding of the factors that contribute variance to feed sampling
I’ve recently opted for a diesel truck, primarily to step up the range between fuel stops. It’s got a 33-gallon fuel tank, but the range equation is more than just a larger fuel tank. Both
If you grow or harvest forage, develop forage products, sell stuff to people who grow forage, educate people who grow forage, do research for people who grow forage, or just buy forage, then consider
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