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

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

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

The cow-calf industry will always be close to my heart

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

During nutrition workshops with students and industry professionals, I generally break nutrition analysis training down into sections corresponding to nutrients or nutrient digestion measures

As the weather trends hotter, cold and sweet treats become more appealing. My two kids, aged 7 and 8 years old, have inherited my late father’s sweet tooth

Mining for precious metals or diamonds requires tried and true equipment and techniques. Simply walking around aimlessly with a metal detector or sifting the dirt won’t often prove successful