Hay
Alfalfa fiber technology, inoculant 11AFT, offers producers higher forage performance.
2011 prices could reach their second-highest level ever.
A total of $18,000 was awarded today to the winners of the 2011 World Ag Expo Forage Challenge, presented by Mycogen Seeds.
USDA is reminding livestock producers that Federal assistance may be available to compensate for weather-related death and other losses.
Up to $18,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded.
One of the most politically charged decisions the lame-duck Congress will face when it reconvenes is deciding whether to extend subsidies for corn-based ethanol.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the corn harvest was 68 percent complete and had increased its pace judging by its historic average.
Bonus content: More on re-engineered alfalfa: Overview Improving protein utilization alfalfa breeders are looking to improve fiber digestibility and slow down the rate of protein digestibility in the cow’s rumen Consortium for Alfalfa Improvement
USDA announced today it was extending the comment period for the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on Roundup Ready alfalfa by 15 days to March 3.
USDA issued its final rules on access to pastures for organic livestock operations today. Specifically, animals must have graze pasture during the grazing season, which must be at least 120 days per year. They also must obtain at least 30% of their dry matter from pasture.
A global glut of cotton means that far fewer acres of cotton will be planted in 2009, squeezing what is already a tight cottonseed supply.
CLAAS introduces its new Moisture Meter to give producers an effective production management tool to ensure that their crop has reached its optimal point of harvest.
A family-run Pennsylvania dairy farm is sharing its operation with the world, thanks to its Cow Cam located in the barn.
One of the most important steps to make good silage is to cut it at the proper moisture level.
Extreme heat, dry conditions can lead to possible losses.
Get expansion plans started off right by making sure you have enough high quality silage.
Managing corn silage is top of mind for most producers this time of the year.
The latest Crop Production report from USDA-NASS shos May 1 hay stocks at 14.9 million tons, down 2.9% year over year. However, May 1 hay stocks in 2018 were also small.
The timing of the rains can make it difficult for producers that are trying hard to put quality hay in the bale for next winter’s feed supply.