August 5, 2025• Entries are now open for this year’s World Forage Analysis Superbowl. Click here for more information.• Alfalfa quality takes it hit when it gets hot. • Here are 10
After three consecutive months of upward price movement, the average alfalfa hay price retreated quickly during June. According to the USDA’s Agricultural Prices report, alfalfa fell to $177 per
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end o
TC Services, Inc., a trusted provider of hay and silage covering services, is proud to announce the acquisition of Better Forage, a Colorado-based company known for its dependable work and strong customer
Working in agriculture — especially hay and forage production — requires long, demanding hours and is heavily reliant on coordination, teamwork, and adaptability. Field teams operate under
One of the best ways to quickly orient someone to a lactation dairy ration is to compare it to the diets of a mama cow grazing native pasture and a feedlot steer. These are the two extremes
July 1, 2025• Iowa State University Extension is hosting a forage field day in Castana, Iowa, on July 31. Topics will include growing summer annuals for silage, baleage, and grazing; interseeding
Wilting a cut hay crop to baling moisture is rarely easy, but if you do it where rainfall and humidity are as common as mosquitoes during the summer, it can take a mental toll on the body
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of
Pure stands of cool-season grasses offer unique challenges and rewards. Assuming stands have already been cut once, most grasses close the book on heading for the season and focus on providing leaf-ri
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of th
Protect your investment in high-quality hay production with these bale storage practicesHaymaking takes multiple steps to achieve a high-quality product. Whether your goal is quality or quantity, the
It’s not unusual to feed supplemental hay on pastures during the winter or when forage is short during the growing season. In doing so, nutrients in the hay are imported to the pasture and spread
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end
Many forages have their trade-offs, whether those be related to growth patterns, harvest management, storage considerations, or feeding precautions. Some examples include the summer slump in cool-seas
Hay fires become cause for concern when forage is baled too wet. Whether hay gets rained on or just doesn’t have enough time to dry down to proper baling moisture, wet bales can make a good harvest
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of
Haylage and silage season push equipment to the limit — rain or shine, soft soil or steep terrain. As you race to chop, haul, and pack high-quality feed, the equipment you rely on must be up t
