In Tillamook County, Oregon, where they get approximately 90 inches of rain every year, farmers use no-till drilling as a management tool in that area to increase the productivity of their pastures.
“It’s pretty common because of the way it’s used. It’s really used to fill in holes, and by doing that you actually are taking care of weed control – out-competing the weeds by filling the space with more grass.













Farmers in the southwest, particularly Texas and Oklahoma, are experiencing the worst drought recorded since the 1930s. Beef and dairy producers have been forced to cut herd sizes, and many won't be able to remain in business. Carrie Mess of
Grassland manager Steve Kenyon of Busby, Alberta, is a little unconventional and a whole lot life-oriented.
Gene Gibbs has a smile on his face when he walks through his pastures on the GB Ranch in south-central Iowa, just outside the small town of Promise City.
Re: Can you pass the dairy and forage quiz?
Posted on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 by FG Editor.Not bad at all, Jim...some of those are pretty tough questions!
Re: Can you pass the dairy and forage quiz?
Posted on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 by Jim.Not too bad,6 wrong.
Re: Farmers turn to social media to find hay for sale
Posted on Thursday, 04 October 2012 by Sonja Fuchs.North Dakota State University provides a FeedList at...
Re: Bale size: Pricing and cost per unit of nutrient considerations
Posted on Wednesday, 05 September 2012 by FBF.Very informative article. Looking. forward for your. next issue