INDUSTRY NEWS

A new forage cowpea variety – Ace – blends a number of desirable characteristics into a well-rounded option for livestock, wildlife and improved soil health, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert.

Forage Genetics International LLC (FGI) and Alforex Seeds LLC have been involved in litigation concerning the advertising of certain varieties of alfalfa seeds. FGI and Alforex are pleased to announce that the litigation has been resolved.

The next 12 months should be profitable for Western alfalfa and timothy producers, but uncertainty regarding trade looms. In addition to the potential impact of trade, producer profitability will largely depend on the balance of high- and low-quality hay.

DLF Pickseed and La Crosse Seed are pleased to announce DLF Pickseed’s acquisition of all the assets and business of La Crosse Seed.

Dairy Forage Seminars, held in conjunction with the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, will once again provide further educational opportunities to World Dairy Expo attendees Wednesday, Oct. 3, through Saturday, Oct. 6.

Joy Hendrix has joined the Progressive Publishing team for the summer and will be working with the Progressive Forage and Progressive Cattleman teams as an editorial intern.