Growing Issues
The impact of fescue toxicosis on dairy production is a growing concern for producers who utilize fescue in grazing pastures.
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Emerging alfalfa threats and how to beat them in 2024
In looking ahead to the 2024 growing season, the panelists provided some helpful guidance on which pests alfalfa growers should be aware of.
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Identify toxic plant issues on your next walkabout
Beware of toxic plants that cause abortions in younger animals and know where to look for them.
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Preview feeds’ future with the power of data
Reviewing tracked data from what has been harvested can give us a better idea of what to prepare for when we begin feedout.
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Embracing failing wheat acres
With winter approaching, it may be hard to watch the weather destroy your winter wheat crop. Being prepared and having a backup plan may save your sanity.
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How did the 2023 alfalfa seedings survive the summer?
There are economic benefits to turning over low-yielding stands and taking legume credits and rotational benefits rather than keeping the low-yielding field.
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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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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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