Much of the excess precipitation that has plagued the Midwest so far this summer has come in the form of severe weather. In addition to heavy rains, high winds, thunder, and lightening, these storm ce

Farmers are known to have strong opinions and often readily express them. From a pasture management perspective, few topics illicit stronger feelings than when the clipping topic is put on the table.I

It was the Sons of the Pioneers who first brought the Western classic song “Cool Water” to the masses during the 1940s. It chronicled the story of a parched man and his donkey in search of

It’s always difficult to discuss weather conditions and related responses when your canvas is the continental U.S., or even just a state. As this was written last week, some areas of the country

So far this summer, many Midwesterners have had to sit on the sidelines of saturated crop fields. An abundance of rainfall has delayed hay cuttings, and without a solid stretch of dry days, some farme

W.D. Hoard & Sons Company is pleased to announce that Amber Friedrichsen has been named managing editor of Hay & Forage Grower magazine and its various digital platforms, including eHay Weekly

Photo: Michigan State UniversityQuackgrass is one of those species that is accepted by some and rubs others the wrong way. Whatever side of the fence you are on, there is no denying that the so-called

Moving round bales out of a field and under cover may seem like one more item on the to-do list of a busy hay season, but rushing to complete this step may result in improper storage that can squander

Winter wheat harvest is running ahead of schedule this year, especially in Midwestern states like Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. An early end to wheat season opens up acreage for annual forage crops tha

All entrepreneurs want their businesses to be profitable, and the greater the profit margin, the better. Grazing businesses are no exception, but factors like land area, carrying capacity, and feed co

There is a lot written and said about beating the cool-season forage summer slump. Annual warm-season grasses such as sorghum species or native grasses often top the list of suggestions. However

Rain has finally quenched the thirst of several drought-stricken states this spring, especially in the Midwest. With that said, the wet weather that has delayed planting and harvesting activities has

There are still those horse owners who think that hay treated with an organic acid preservative could have deleterious health or performance effects on their animals.Products such as buffered pr

As the summer progresses, perennial forage production will start to slide downward on the forage growth curve. Having a warm-season annual at the ready to graze or harvest when cool-season grasses go

Not all weeds look — or smell — like they will wreak havoc on a pasture. Take multiflora rose, for instance. Despite its sweet smell and summertime blooms, it is one invasive plant that can

Baleage is no longer the novel haymaking practice that it used to be. Many farmers in the humid U.S. region have now jumped on the approach of turning the balers loose in the field before hay ha

Most cool-season perennials will reach peak forage quality soon, if they haven’t done so already. This downfall from the spring flush of fresh growth results in lower fiber digestibility and crude

A virtual forage revenue crop insurance listening session has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA) is partnering with AgriLogic

Alfalfa hasn’t earned its reputation as a foundational forage resource as a grazing crop. It’s been more so as a conventionally harvested crop. Still, there is no hard and fast rule that states

Even though water is the most important nutrient for livestock, it is often the most limiting. Forage intake will suffer if water intake doesn’t suffice, and animal health and performance hinge on