1DryWest_ph
I just returned from south central Missouri where repeated heavy rains have left hayfields and pastures in a bog-like condition
2Crabgrass_ph
Big comebacks are often difficult, but it’s a great story when they do occur. For decades, crabgrass had been cursed as a weed — spat upon by even those with a relatively high weed acceptance
3FirstCut_ph
First cutting is just around the corner, and this initial harvest is an opportunity to target high forage quality and yield
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Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for sele
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Noble Research Institute recently hired Steve Swaffar as an agricultural consultant. In this role, Swaffar will help farmers and ranchers learn about and apply regenerative grazing principles

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The Angus Foundation will hold its second annual Angus Day of Giving on May 17
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AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced it has acquired JCA Industries, Inc. (“JCA”)
1Grasses_ph
We talk a lot about various forages and their utility on livestock farms and ranches. I’ll admit it: I’ve always favored and been intrigued by alfalfa with all of its benefits and warts. That
2Cereals_ph
While this time of year is typically associated with planting season, it also marks harvest season for winter annual cereal forages. Scheduling harvest around spring rainfall events can be difficult
3PastureFertilizer_ph
“Last year we were complaining about the increasing cost of fertilizer, and it was only about half the cost it is now,” notes Paul Beck in a recent Oklahoma State University Extension

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After six months of minor back and forth movement, the average alfalfa hay price jumped by $7 per ton in March compared to the previous month, according to USDA’s Agricultural Prices report
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Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selecte
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AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, this week released its 2021 Sustainability Report.This press
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April 19, 2022• Cornell University forage experts remind us that forage shrink costs more when inputs are high-priced.• Spring weeds in forage stands and pastures may demand control measures
1MatchForage_ph
It’s difficult to separate the animal and forage components of a pasture-based cow-calf system. Forage production and quality have peaks and valleys throughout the year, and the same can be tr

2AlfSeedlings_ph
There are many reasons why less than 20% of the alfalfa seeds planted ultimately develop into productive plants, but cold temperatures during early development don’t appear to be a major one. U
3CornSilage_ph
Corn silage production continues to trend higher in the United States. The crop offers high yields, high energy, and high fiber digestibility, while only requiring one harvest per year. Still, despite
4SouthDakota_ph
Individuals involved in the forage industry in South Dakota are making steps to start a forage association in the state. “South Dakota is one of the top forage-growing states in the nation, and
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Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid
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Most sports fans like a good offensive game. Seeing runs or points scored is generally much more compelling entertainment than a defensive battle