1Colorado_ph
A flowing river is a symbol for progress and change, and the Colorado River is specifically emblematic of the evolution of Western agriculture. Water from the river shaped and supported crop productio
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Bale grazing in the eastern U.S. has its challenges compared to traditional, more Northern regions where the system is used
1HayExports_ph
“The U.S. dollar is having a huge impact on hay exports,” said Scot Courtright at the Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium earlier this month in Sparks, Nev
1NativeGrasses_ph
Many states lit up the U.S. Drought Monitor in some shade of yellow, orange, or red this past year, especially in parts of the Midwest, the High Plains, and the South
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Teff grass is not as well known in the U.S. as other forage grasses

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In an ideal world, pastures would always be green with plenty of forage, cattle would never get sick or eat something they weren’t supposed to, and if we’re dreaming big, toxic weeds wouldn’t
1-AlfalfaHistory_ph
One of the core principles of plant breeding is to improve crop genetics so plants are better equipped to survive environmental stress
1HaySales_ph
With haymaking activities ceased on most farms and bales tucked away in sheds or under tarps, attention now turns to machinery maintenance and hay marketing
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Despite the fact there is no symbiotic relationship between alfalfa and ruminants, the nutrient composition of alfalfa complements the nutritional needs of ruminant animals surprisingly well
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When teaching others to review and interpret forage analyses, the first number that I tend to focus on is fiber content

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By and large, forage seed supply for spring plantings looks to be in good shape to support what is expected to be higher demand for new seedings
1-YieldGap_ph
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
1-SoilTests_ph
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
1AlfalfaFlux_ph
Water bodies not subject to external forces remain calm and level. This is true of a lake or mud puddle; however, when impacted by forces such as wind, the normally quiescent waters become rough
1ValueQuality_ph
Cows don’t necessarily need alfalfa or corn silage — they need energy, fiber, and protein. Forages with greater concentrations of these nutrients are ultimately more valuable to animals; however

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It's the new “sexy” forage, also known as the cocktail mix; it’s mysterious, unknown, and risky
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Thanks to research from Bill Weiss and Norm St-Pierre at The Ohio State University, we have a concrete understanding of the factors that contribute variance to feed sampling
1BaleWt_ph
To juice up the field day agenda I was attending, the organizers planned a round bale guessing game contest. One bale looked pretty normal while another was slumping worse than the Oakland Athle
3Triticale_ph
With corn silage harvest underway — or almost underway — on many farms, crop fields will soon be ready to with seed winter forage. Wheat and rye are common cereal grains planted after corn
1AlfalfaSeedings_ph
Really dry or really wet — it doesn’t matter because both conditions can be lethal to new spring alfalfa seedings. Depending on where you hang your hat, weather extremes on either end of the