Nov. 14, 2023
Even with haying equipment parked in the shed for the season, the wheels of forage management shouldn’t stop turning...

Nov. 14, 2023
Like refrigerated foods left on the counter, bales stored outside have a greater risk of spoilage. Mark Johnson with Oklahoma State University suggests good hay storage is always important...

Nov. 10, 2023
When Ronnie Leimgruber’s grandfather came to America from Switzerland in 1910, he settled in the Imperial Valley of Southern California...

Nov. 7, 2023
Forage research from universities and seed companies fuels advancements in the alfalfa industry. This research also lays the foundation for many producer recommendations, but scientific experime...

Nov. 7, 2023
By now, some of this year’s corn silage has been in storage long enough to have undergone fermentation and is ready to be fed...

Oct. 31, 2023
Whether you are adjusting soil pH for a new alfalfa seeding, adding maintenance fertilizer to a mixed stand, or giving an old pasture a boost of nutrients, getting a soil test is probably on the to-do...

Oct. 31, 2023
Northern regions are expected to experience warmer temperatures this winter while southeastern states can anticipate higher rainfall, according to the U.S. Winter Outlook...

Oct. 24, 2023
There is a fine line between too much starch and not enough energy in dairy rations for fresh cows. As cows’ energy demands shoot skyward during the transition period, less forage fiber may be included...

Oct. 24, 2023
For many, tire pressure may not be top of mind unless the low-pressure light comes on or a tire goes completely flat. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure not only protects the integrity of...

Oct. 24, 2023
The winner of the Southeast Hay Contest was Mountainside Farm of Taylorsville, N.C.(Submitted photo)A total of 468 samples comprised the field of entries for the19th annual Southeast Hay Contest...