After attending the highly anticipated parades and firework displays, it may feel like the dog days of summer are on a downward trend toward the fall...

Although it doesn’t necessarily have to rain for one to take a rain check, the figure of speech implies a change of plans...

Photo: University of MinnesotaWith a historically dry start to the summer, farmers would probably appreciate any form of rain in their forage stands...

In many cases, alfalfa tends to take the cake when it comes to a farmer’s favorite forage...

Potato leafhoppers have maintained a low profile so far this year, but they may soon make their presence known...

The second cutting of alfalfa may be underway for some farmers and is fast approaching for others...

The positive and negative characteristics of tall fescue are two sides of the same coin...

Making a drought management plan months before the grazing season begins is like having a head start in a race; however, it’s not too late to step up to the starting line...

A buzzing fly is a bother, but a biting fly is a bully. Horn flies meet the latter description for many grazing operations, and these prolific pests can have a significant impact on animal health...

Some considerations for storing silage include packing density, excluding oxygen, and applying inoculants. Silage must achieve a specific pH to undergo proper fermentation and maintain forage quality...