Forage

Beyond alfalfa, livestock producers turn to a range of forage crops, which are covered in this section.

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7 projects receive Alfalfa Checkoff funding

Jul 23, 2019

Research projects in California, Kentucky, New York, Washington, and Wisconsin were funded

Consider planting annuals to counter hay shortage

Jul 19, 2019

Ohio’s hay supply is the lowest since the 2012 drought, and the fourth-lowest in 70 years.

Baleage vs. haylage: What's the difference?

Jul 16, 2019

Although the two terms often are used interchangeably, they each have advantages and disadvantages.

What a growing season so far!

Jul 16, 2019

Corn Illustrated: Slideshow illustrates this historically slow and challenging season, which has made it halfway, more or less.

USDA rule change gives farmers more forage options

Jul 15, 2019

Farmers who planted cover crops on prevented plant acres can harvest those fields beginning Sept. 1.

Cover crops extend forages, improve soil

Jul 12, 2019

Slideshow: The Hiemstras have grown cover crops on their farm for 10 years.

Make most of prevented plant acres

Jul 12, 2019

Increase forage supplies and control weeds with cover crops.

Think monitoring and having fun

Jul 11, 2019

Pasture monitoring is necessary for good management, but it can also be a lot of fun.

Knee-high by 4th of July?

Jul 11, 2019

Most corn in Wisconsin breaks the old rule of thumb this year, and fewer acres are planted, as well.

Plan for potentially short hay supplies

Jul 08, 2019

Because of excessive moisture and flooding, some producers may be short on hay for the winter.