Cut winter forage at flag leaf stage rather than boot stage to maximize digestibility and increase milk production per pound.

Due to the drought, there has been a significant lack of forage available for livestock to consume, making it more important than ever for producers to preserve the forage they do have on their ...

An insurance management program may help hay and forage growers protect their bottom line in light of drought conditions that persist in the High Plains. James Mitchell, an assistant professor and ...

Recently, I have been assisting several livestock producers and horse owners with interpreting their forage analysis reports. These folks submitted forage/hay samples to a certified laboratory for ...

The United States-Israel conflict with Iran that began on Saturday, February 28, comes at a challenging time for U.S. agriculture, with implications for farm input markets ahead of spring planting and ...

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will host several spring workshops across the state t ...

Freshly baled hay with more than 20% moisture will heat up and actually reduce the energy level of the hay. There is a great misconception that once hay is “dry” and baled it is plain and devoid of ...

The market for hay and forage is generally good, according to Alejandro Plastina, associate professor in the Department of Economics at Iowa State University. Fertilizer costs are soaring, especially ...

I have been getting lots of questions about measuring the moisture content of a hay crop prior to baling. The moisture content needs to be below 18% before making a round bale. But estimating moisture ...

You might be considering different types of forage for horses due to the current shortage of hay. Being aware of the benefits and shortfalls of different forages and knowing about the best forage ...