Hay
Fields should be scouted every week following the first cutting of alfalfa.
Wait until your crop is growing vigorously to take stand counts.
A conservation tillage pioneer defies skeptics to reap tangible benefits for his farm, his dairy and the environment.
It’s estimated that U.S. farms lose an average of 20 percent of their forages to shrink.
It’s estimated that U.S. farms lose an average of 20 percent of their forages to shrink. It’s a big deal, so what can you do about it?
Since the purchase of the Sil-All® range of forage inoculants in 2011, Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s team of forage experts have developed a new product formulation in the United States to best meet the needs of today’s producers.
Climate change is expected to reduce the growth and stature of big bluestem, a dominant prairie grass, by up to 60% over the next 75 years.
Many dairy farms have experienced shortages in forage supplies from drought conditions over the past two years. These shortages have resulted in wildly swinging rations.
Beef production needs to think outside the box.
It makes perfect sense to closely evaluate the efficiency of the hay produced on an operation, because hay is typically the most expensive feed fed to livestock.
Don’t sell yourself short when determining the nutrient value of wheat straw.
Alfalfa has been called the Queen of forages, but corn silage may be the new King.
As the summer progresses and hay matures, haying season should be coming to a close, however some producers are getting one last cutting.
Be mindful of the cow patties in the field, but be respectful of the beetles that gather around them.
U.S. and Ukraine dairy operations have similar management challenges with forage supplies.
University of Georgia researchers are researching drought-tolerant, alternative forages for the state’s dairy producers to help safeguard their feed supply and save money.
Baleage lets producers keep more of their forage for cattle to eat later and increase profitability.
An online computer model can help producers select economical feed.
Cattle grazing and clean water can coexist on national forest lands, according to research by the University of California (UC), Davis.
Nutrient requirements are not consistent for all classes of livestock.
Just over a month ago, the Department of Agriculture announced that it will allow American farmers to plant a genetically engineered version of alfalfa. The news also sparked an angry debate among organic advocates about what’s most important in the organic label.
A large part of the conference will be tours of grazing dairies, none of which were damaged by the storm.
Pasture-grazing operations are becoming less foreign to Missouri as they prove to be a profitable trend.
Method saves fuel, labor and equipment costs, also reduces soil disturbance and dust.
Roundup Ready varieties were generally in the upper half of the yield range in Arlington, Wis., trial.