Sydney Sleep, Editorial Intern

Sydney Sleep

Sydney Sleep grew up on her family’s Angus operation outside of Spearfish, S.D. She is currently attending South Dakota State University where she is pursuing a degree in agriculture communications. At college, Sleep is an ambassador for the SDSU College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, is a member of Sigma Alpha professional agricultural sorority, and works as the communications assistant for the College of Ag and Bio Director of Marketing and Communications. She is serving as the 2016 Hay & Forage Grower summer editorial intern.

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A lifelong investment in agriculture’s future
Farm Visits
Nov. 2 2016 The author is the Hay & Forage Grower editorial intern and a student at South Dakota State University. Ed Ballard has been managing the Dudley Smith Farm since its establishment in 1995
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An underdog fescue comeback
Forage Flash
Aug. 16 2016 Due to reduced yield and disease susceptibility, growing meadow fescue in the U.S. ceased decades ago. However, the grass has noteworthy potential as a companion grass in alfalfa-grass mixtures
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An underutilized forage
Forage Flash
Aug. 9 2016 If there’s a need to extend the grazing season or bolster stored forage inventories, oats may be your answer. Late summer-seeded oats thrive in cool conditions, have high feed value, and can
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Does the soil Ca:Mg ratio really matter?
Forage Flash
Aug. 9 2016 The question of whether to have a specific ratio of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) in the soil has been tossed around amongst agronomists for years. But does the ratio really matter? And will
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Hutjens premiers silage additives video
Forage Flash
Aug. 2 2016 The ultimate goal of silage preservation is to reduce oxygen and rapidly boost acidity so lactic acid bacteria can grow to stabilize and preserve the forage. Additives, such as bacterial inoculants, i
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Don’t shortcut M-C adjustments
Forage Flash
Aug. 2 2016 Proper mower-conditioner adjustments can make all the difference in producing high-quality hay. Several helpful and easy tips on making those adjustments that may be unfamiliar or underutilized
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Blame the heat
Forage Flash
July 26 2016 Making high-quality hay in the extreme heat of summer is challenging as alfalfa often experiences delayed growth and moisture stress, even in moist soil
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An unwelcomed bermudagrass guest
Forage Flash
July 26 2016 “Since it first appeared in Georgia just six years ago, bermudagrass stem maggot has infested and damaged bermudagrass throughout the southeastern United States,” says Dennis Hancock, University...
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Find your stocking rate sweet spot
Forage Flash
July 19 2016 “Proper stocking rate is the most important management decision a manager can make, regardless of goals,” says Steven Smith, wildlife and fisheries consultant for the Noble Foundation in Ardmore
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Dispelling a bermudagrass myth
Forage Flash
July 19 2016 The belief that bermudagrass causes colic in horses has been bantered around for a few decades. Though more common in urban areas where the population is further disconnected from agriculture, the tho
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It’s fescue toxicosis on steroids
Forage Flash
July 12 2016 There are many problems that livestock producers have to deal with resulting from changing weather. If you’re grazing cattle, ergotism can be one of them. A cool, wet spring followed by early,...
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Hold ‘em or fold ‘em?
Forage Flash
July 12 2016 As a result of the cattle market and associated cash values dropping considerably, producers are being forced to make some difficult decisions this summer. Should you sell at weaning? Should
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He brings pastures back to life with cattle
Forage Flash
July 5 2016 “Your cattle can be a tool used to improve the forage stand in less productive pasture areas,” said Ted Krasukopf, a Highland, Ill., beef producer. Krasukopf has observed significant ben
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Please — Step back from the bunker
Forage Flash
June 28 2016 “Few farming operations invite as many different opportunities for injury or fatality as a silage program,” said Keith Bolsen, Kansas State University animal science professor. When it comes...
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Breed cows to match your forage resources
Forage Flash
June 28 2016 “The beef industry is on an unsustainable path because aggressively selecting for enhanced mature size, muscle, and milk potential isn’t necessarily good for the commercial operation given...
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Boost returns from grazed sorghums
Grasses
June 21 2016 Summer annual forages supplement permanent pastures by providing high-quality forage and complementing summer perennial grasses. “Due to the higher input cost of establishing summer annual fo
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Beef performance hinges on silage quality
Forage Flash
June 21 2016 “High-quality silage is important because of its value as a source of energy and other nutrients for growing cattle, and as a roughage source for finishing cattle,” said Dan Loy, Iowa State...
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Pasture baling has consequences
Forage Flash
June 14 2016 “While I think everyone should have some hay on hand for emergency feeding, baling pastures may not be the best option,” states Travis Meteer, University of Illinois extension educator. There...
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Bolster summer forage with annuals
Forage Flash
June 14 2016 With the long, hot days of summer rapidly approaching and the inevitable possibility of drought, even the hardiest of perennial forages can struggle staying productive. “In order to protect our perennial...
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Grazing cattle gain with ionophores
Forage Flash
June 7 2016 Ionophores promote noteworthy weight gain in growing cattle and mature cows. This is true not just for feedlot cattle, but also those on pasture
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