Reflecting on 2024’s progress, Ron Baruchi, CEO of Agmatix, explores how these advancements shape the future of global agricultural innovation, turning potential into practical, impactful change.

Never underestimate the power of establishing clear expectations and accountability. It may take a little extra time in the beginning, but it will save you a lot of time and heartache in the long run.

North Carolina State University, Texas A&M University and Iowa State University are partnering with the USDA NRCS and developing technology to help curb weed growth. 

Scheps Dairy, located in northwest Wisconsin, is an example of how alfalfa can strategically enhance operations by supporting forage quality, yield and flexibility for dairy farmers.

It’s hard to tolerate waste in agriculture. As such, it’s understandable that we might expect to minimize waste when grazing and cutting hay. That desire for extra forage can become quite pressing as we get into slumps in our forage programs.

Sustainability can go in many directions, but there’s a sense that all the directions eventually lead to the same destination. As we ring in yet another new year, it seems like an appropriate time to map out the buffet of sustainability. So grab a fresh plate and get in the line as we review the options.

Here’s Progressive Forage’s look at factors impacting hay producers and markets as a new year gets underway.

Her dad shook her shoulder lightly. She slowly opened her eyes; the transition to the bright overhead light he’d flipped on was jarring. Then, she remembered with a quick rise of her pulse, it was Christmas. Had she slept in? Where were Clara and Ethan?

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