Alfalfa

The case in favor of how valuable a forage test can be is solid and largely undisputed, but how often do those tests need to be performed to be most efficient?

Why can’t a forage be like a car? If I want to buy a car, I scan the catalogs, go to car dealers, search the internet and read Consumer Reports.

Hay season will soon be upon us; how will your forage perform?

This question is on the mind of growers who raise, feed and sell this precious commodity.

The price tags on agricultural goods, along with other day-to-day necessities, are changing by the week. In the last few months, we have seen huge spikes in the markets, both up and down, as our needed suppliers and purchasers deal with shortages.

The cost of most everything has skyrocketed this year. Before you start eliminating inputs, make sure to fully assess return on investment potential for your farm or operation.

Spontaneous combustion of hay bales is just about the worst-case scenario for any livestock producer putting up hay. That’s not the only bad outcome when it comes to hay storage.