Hay
Pasture and range condition in the drought-stricken western states is anything but pretty.
Livestock production depends largely on the feeding program; and what you should feed your animals will depend on an analysis of the forage quality.
Grazing or feeding green sorghums, sudangrasses and sorghum-sudangrass crosses to cattle can be a bit worrisome because of the threat of prussic acid poisoning, but there are ways to mitigate that risk.
The manufacturer introduced seven new products and upgrades geared toward the livestock and dairy sectors this week in Houston, Texas.
Many beef farms across the Midwest have experienced difficulty harvesting high quality forage. Finding opportunities to double crop forages could help producing high quality forage.
You can use a microwave to test the moisture content of forage before you ensile or bale.
Nationwide hay use this past winter was reduced compared to last year due to mild weather conditions and record high prices.
The 2011 wheat crop has resulted in mainly low yields as harvest winds down for another season throughout the Lone Star State. Because of extreme drought conditions, the Kasberg Grain Co. in Miles, 73 miles southwest of Abilene, handled approximately 25 percent of normal volume compared with years with adequate rainfall.
For years, American taxpayers have subsidized ethanol production in a bid to boost the nation’s energy independence.Now a boom in ethanol exports is drawing fresh criticism of that tax credit, which cost taxpayers $6 billion last year.The United States this year became a net exporter of corn-based ethanol, exporting more than it imports, as a spike in the price of sugar-based ethanol made by Brazil has given U.S. ethanol a leg up on prices.
The U.S. government has refused the request made by the Belgian government to take two flocks of East Friesian sheep back to Belgium, one of the flock’s owners has told reporters.
Hay produced on irrigated grass and subirrigated meadows can be a potential supplementation source throughout Nebraska.
While it can be easy to get in a rush, avoid barn fires by ensuring your hay is dry enough before you bale it.
Dairy farmers in various parts of Wisconsin experienced severe alfalfa winterkill and injury this past winter. Losses were the greatest on heavy soil types with poorer drainage.
High forage diets offer multiple benefits, but extra management is also required.
North Florida dairy farmers are increasing their use of grazing and hay areas thanks to the hybrid, perennial, warm-season Tifton 85 bermudagrass, tested extensively by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ Forage Extension and Research programs.
The drought in California is depriving the state of water needed to produce everything from milk, beef, wine and more.
Cows perform best when they can be kept on a consistent ration and forage quality is excellent.
Over the past few years, the dairy industry has made it a priority to feed higher forage diets with a correct balance of amino acids and an accurate ratio of lysine to methionine.
Neal and Karen Klaphake, feed their cows grass during the entire growing season and produce milk for an organic dairy.
Cows love to eat forage. How much do they really need though?
The Penn State Extension Dairy Team has been working with approximately 60 farms evaluating corn silage quality over time. Within farms, it is amazing how much change is occurring in fiber and starch content and digestibility.
There are six to seven months out of the year when pasture can figure into the feeding management strategy for all animal groups on Pennsylvania dairies. There are numerous benefits to the animal and producer who can incorporate pasture into the ration however there are also some challenges that go along with grazing.
A conservation tillage pioneer defies skeptics to reap tangible benefits for his farm, his dairy and the environment.
Baleage offers a quality and inexpensive option for silage production.
There’s growing buzz—and scrutiny—about this new corn silage harvesting technology.
Global demand for high-quality forage will continue to increase, keeping alfalfa hay prices near historically high levels.
Waiting for the ear to fill completely to max out crude starch content may not provide optimal starch digestibility.
A field study of fresh chop corn silage may persuade you to harvest corn silage a little earlier.
Despite drought and record forage prices, California boosts milk output.
While eyeing record-high milk prices, California’s dairies prepare for limited forage and water supplies.