Whether farmers raise dairy cattle, beef cattle, or any other type of livestock, one thing they all have in common is that they must manage variability — variability in weather, variability in marke...
Most cool-season perennials will reach peak forage quality soon, if they haven’t done so already. This downfall from the spring flush of fresh growth results in lower fiber digestibility and crude p...
Annual forages can be valuable tools for livestock producers who want to diversify their forage resources and bolster their feed supplies. They are especially useful to extend the grazing season in ei...
Even though water is the most important nutrient for livestock, it is often the most limiting. Forage intake will suffer if water intake doesn’t suffice, and animal health and performance hinge on w...
Cereal grain and alfalfa harvests are afoot on many Midwestern farms, and with planting underway, corn will have its harvesting heyday in the second half of the growing season, too. Just because these...
In some regions, cattle may be transitioning from winter annuals to perennial forage, while in others, the grazing season is just beginning. Nevertheless, it’s time to check last-minute items...
Making hay for horses is a different beast, figuratively and literally speaking. In addition to high quality and color standards, the tolerance and acceptance of toxic plants in horse hay can vary gre...
An invasion of orange cones and an influx of scaffolding are sure signs that construction season is upon us. Those summer crews that sport neon vests while repaving roads and repairing buildings...
The futures market is shining a more promising light on milk prices for the second half of the year. Even with record high milk prices expected, though, the risk of weaker export sales, changes...
