Forage Production

Working in a commercial agricultural-testing laboratory, I see all different types of feed and forage samples submitted in all kinds of ways. A silage sample might be sent to us in a large vet glove, while a corn grain might come in a coffee can, even when most labs provide sample bags for submission. Which brings me to the first of four common mistakes made when submitting forage samples to a commercial laboratory for testing.

Forage quality is a top priority when it comes to feeding cattle.

About four years ago, extensive areas of very low-pH soils were reported in parts of Montana, followed a couple of years ago by similar problems in North Dakota fields.

Kale Jackson approaches everything in his life as an engineer, constantly striving to be more efficient, including producing high-quality hay.

For dairy farmers, the goal for corn silage is simple: harvest the most tons possible of a highly digestible hybrid.

Spring is the time when many farmers and ranchers think about pest management, especially weed and insect management.