Forage Production

In a recent press release, the Soil Health Institute endorsed 19 measures that will be used to assess soil health. Not surprisingly, the measures include fertility and microbial activity.

Healthy soil is the foundation for all successful agriculture and is made up of an aggregate of four primary components – minerals, organic matter, air and water.

I recently read a series of articles that focused on dairy production in 2066. These articles were well-informed and particularly interesting because I have been pondering a related question for several months.

Providing adequate trace minerals to dairy cows is essential for high production and good health.

When it comes to risk management strategies, there are four basic actions a manager can take: (1) avoid the risk, (2) transfer the risk, (3) control the risk or (4) accept the risk.

Have you ever wondered if the nitrogen (N) fertilizer recommendation you’ve been receiving has been accurate for your farm and for your management style?