Harvest & Storage

Forage harvesting begins with the cutting of fresh forage, and can be done by a mower, mower-conditioner or a windrower.

The exporters have grown over the last thirty years from a wild experiment to a major market for Pacific Northwest hay. This new market has been a boon to both hay growers and domestic users of alfalfa hay.

The first frost of the autumn generally brings a flurry of forage- related questions. These questions usually center on three general topics:

Bunkers and trenches are among the most popular silage storage structures in large dairies and feedlots due to their economic attractiveness.

Iowa State University (ISU) Extension economist William Edwards said a new decision aid for comparing the costs of different hay storage options is now available on ISU Extension’s Ag Decision Maker (ADM) website.

The goal of a successful stock or dairy farm is to obtain the most sanitary conditions at the least cost.