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Mechanics Corner: Communication is key

November 15, 2011

How would you rate how harvest went for you this year? Was the process smooth from start to finish? Are there things you plan to change to make next year’s harvest season better?

2011 Forage Grower Hay Decorating Contest

2011 Hay Decorating Contest Voting

November 15, 2011

The entries have been collected and it's time to vote for your favorites in the 2011 Progressive Forage Grower Hay Bale Decorating Contest!

Have you considered tissue testing your alfalfa?

November 14, 2011

Randy Welch

Proper nutrient levels go a long way in promoting yield, forage quality, disease tolerance and overall crop production. If your alfalfa stand is lacking nutrients, you’re not going to realize optimum yield and quality potential.

Specializing for perfection in Alaska

November 14, 2011

Ariel Waldeck

Embracing Alaska’s uniqueness has helped Teri Weiland and her husband, Terry, raise hay in the coldest state in the U.S. for more than 40 years.

The Weilands live in the Matanuska Valley, where many of the farms are only five acres.

The Oklahoma Ag Experiment Station Heath’s Midland 99 variety.

Alternative form of planting: Sprigging

November 14, 2011

Not everyone uses the same forms of planting. Some people might use an eight-row to 36-row planter for seed – but others might use a five-row planter for sprigging.

Livestock fencing systems for pasture management, Part 1

November 14, 2011

Rocky Lemus and Jimmy Parish

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of three articles. Part 2 can be found in the Issue 4, 2012 Progressive Forage Grower, or click here to read Part 2. Part 3 can be found in the Issue 9, 2012 Progressive Forage Grower, or click here to ready Part 3.

Fences can significantly increase livestock grazing efficiency. The first step in planning livestock fencing is determining the purpose and goals of the fencing program.

Teff grass – Quality forage, fast

November 11, 2011

Donald Miller

Teff grass is a summer annual forage for livestock and commercial hay producers who often need a fast-growing, high-yielding crop with competitive forage quality.

Tales of a Hay Hauler: “A Season of Thanksgiving”

November 10, 2011

Brad Nelson

I called my almost-10-year-old grandson in by my computer on Sept. 11 this year. I showed him some videos of the attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon.

Forage soybeans for grazing, hay and silage

November 10, 2011

Ann Blount, T. D. Hewitt, Richard K. Sprenkel, and D. L. Wright

Livestock producers need a high-protein summer forage. Forage soybeans fit well in a production system following small grains or early planted corn.

Wisconsin woman starts hay drive for drought-stricken farmers

October 31, 2011

Emily Caldwell Gwin

Farmers in the southwest, particularly Texas and Oklahoma, are experiencing the worst drought recorded since the 1930s. Beef and dairy producers have been forced to cut herd sizes, and many won't be able to remain in business.

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Mechanics Corner: Communication is key

2011 Hay Decorating Contest Voting

Have you considered tissue testing your alfalfa?

Specializing for perfection in Alaska

Alternative form of planting: Sprigging

Livestock fencing systems for pasture management, Part 1

Teff grass – Quality forage, fast

Tales of a Hay Hauler: “A Season of Thanksgiving”

Forage soybeans for grazing, hay and silage

Wisconsin woman starts hay drive for drought-stricken farmers

Porosity: The true measure of silage density

Teff grass: Where it fits and where it doesn’t

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