Forage Production
At the end of the day, high-quality forage means a healthy herd and a better bottom line.
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Pivot irrigation rolls forward with new technology
The new technology can save wear and tear on your pivots and optimize the crop and is completely customized.
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Spotted lanternflies hitchhiking across the country
The secondary effects of spotted lanternflies impact forage producers' secondary sources of income as well as farm equipment and infrastructure.
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Is your alfalfa ready for winter?
Management considerations will optimize winter survival and yield of first cutting next year.
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High-ammonia forages: Effect on cattle
Taking precautions at harvest, controlling the amount of ammonia in a diet and monitoring cattle to determine if they are being fed too much ammonia can help to manage the forage you have.
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The power of alfalfa: Enhancing dairy nutrition and flexibility
By leveraging alfalfa’s nutritional advantages, resilience and trait benefits, dairy farmers can pave the way for healthier, more productive herds while contributing to the long-term health of their soil.
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Corn silage for beef cows: Nutrient considerations
Corn silage is highly variable, especially when produced under drought conditions. Because of the corn grain component of this forage, it should be treated as a mixed feed.
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Research review: Rotational grazing alters foraging behavior of cattle in ARS study
A team of ARS researchers tested the notion that rotational grazing management leads to decreased gains even on extensive rangelands.
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A personal brush with prussic acid poisoning
A dramatic brush with prussic acid poisoning motivated me to give producers some management advice to ensure a successful, nontoxic grazing season.
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Selecting a conditioner for optimal drydown and quality retention
Field study results for single, double and unconditioned field conditioners.
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