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Jerry Cherney, researcher with Cornell University and a New York forage specialist, said, “We know forage quality is being improved; the question is how much,” as he addressed members of the National Hay Association in Canandiagua, New York.

The 2017 Hay Show at the Ozark Empire Fair (OEF) featured several firsts compared with the 31 previous shows.

With 373 entries from 24 states and provinces, the 2016 World Forage Analysis Superbowl was held during World Dairy Expo. More than $25,000 in cash prizes were awarded to top producers at an awards luncheon sponsored by Mycogen Seeds.

Faced with the challenge of balancing cow productivity with economics, feeding efficiency has gained increased status as a tool to guide dairy herd managers and their nutritionists. With today’s tighter income margins, monitoring dairy feeding efficiency is more important than ever.

The 33rd World Forage Analysis Superbowl has announced that organic hay has joined the list of contest categories for 2016.

Land O’Lakes Inc. opened their new facility, WinField Crop Adventure, at the agritourism destination at Fair Oaks Farms in Indiana.