Feb. 14, 2024
In the mixed hardwood forests of the eastern U.S., silvopasturing has struggled to take hold...


Dec. 12, 2023
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...


Nov. 27, 2023
Teff grass is not as well known in the U.S. as other forage grasses...


Nov. 27, 2023
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 even exist...


Oct. 13, 2023
It's the new “sexy” forage, also known as the cocktail mix; it’s mysterious, unknown, and risky...


Aug. 22, 2023
As I sit here in the Bozeman, Mont., airport waiting for the Boeing 737 with my name attached to it, I’m pondering the fact that once again orchardgrass has been a big part of this trip. Both the co...


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


May 23, 2023
It’s a guarantee that cool-season grass pastures will take a break this summer when hot, dry conditions set in...


May 3, 2022
We talk a lot about various forages and their utility on livestock farms and ranches. I’ll admit it: I’ve always favored and been intrigued by alfalfa with all of its benefits and warts. That said...


Jan. 4, 2022
Selecting a grass species or variety for the production of hay or pasture forage isn’t a decision that should be made without some careful thought. In fact, an argument could be made that selecting...