July 11, 2023
Photo: University of MinnesotaWith a historically dry start to the summer, farmers would probably appreciate any form of rain in their forage stands...

July 4, 2023
In many cases, alfalfa tends to take the cake when it comes to a farmer’s favorite forage...

July 4, 2023
Potato leafhoppers have maintained a low profile so far this year, but they may soon make their presence known...

June 27, 2023
The second cutting of alfalfa may be underway for some farmers and is fast approaching for others...

June 27, 2023
The positive and negative characteristics of tall fescue are two sides of the same coin...

June 20, 2023
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...

June 20, 2023
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...

June 13, 2023
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...

June 13, 2023
Water quantity may be top of mind as drought conditions persist across a large part of the country, but water quality issues deserve attention as well...

June 6, 2023
Respiration in plants involves the breakdown of starches and sugars to produce energy and carbon dioxide...