After the first hay cutting, the timing of second and even third cuttings — as well as how much hay farmers get from those — ...

Parts of the Nebraska Panhandle have recently experienced severe hailstorms. This has left many producers evaluating what ...

U of M Extension Alfalfa Harvest Alert Program boosts dairy production, helps farmers manage resources.

First Cutting - The first cutting in the spring can be made when the crop is in the bud to early-bloom stage. During the spring there is generally limited environmental stress and the alfalfa crop ...

With alfalfa, Humphrey says there is a deadline for getting the last cutting, as the plant needs time to recover before the first frost. “We want to be done about Sept. 15,” he says.

The cool, wet weather of June in north central Wisconsin has caused crop development to be a bit behind schedule.

Make hay when the sun shines. That’s a saying that means exactly what is says. “When it’s go time, it’s all hands on deck,” ...

If you’re looking for a dairy forage that’s highly versatile, reliable, and digestible, pearl millet might be the crop for you.

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As a dairy nutritionist, Brent Van Middendorp of Cornerstone Ag Management does more than tailor a healthy menu for cows.

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Following one simple rule, according to Randy Welch, national alfalfa agronomist with Croplan Winfield United, will go a long way toward achieving the quality and quantity balance. “To get that first ...