Forage producers across the country insured a record 290.6 million acres under the Pasture, Forage, and Rangeland (PRF) insurance program in 2023. So far this year, participants have received an avera...
It’s not unusual to find various species of oak trees growing within or along the borders of pastures. In such situations, acorns can easily be found scattered on the ground during this time of year...
Like refrigerated foods left on the counter, bales stored outside have a greater risk of spoilage. Mark Johnson with Oklahoma State University suggests good hay storage is always important...
Feeding hay during winter is usually not up for debate. How hay is fed can and often should be.When temperatures drop to single digits, feeding hay is not the sort of activity that draws people to enter ag...
Northern regions are expected to experience warmer temperatures this winter while southeastern states can anticipate higher rainfall, according to the U.S. Winter Outlook...
“A lot of livestock producers like playing with the animals but forget to manage the forage along with them,” began Jeff Lehmkuhler at this year’s Beginning Grazing School held in Versailles, Ky...
There is a fine line between too much starch and not enough energy in dairy rations for fresh cows. As cows’ energy demands shoot skyward during the transition period, less forage fiber may be included...
