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The evaluation of rakes and mergers can be based on field losses, drying rates, windrow shape and condition, ability to move large swaths, and ability to create a windrow free of contamination of rocks, soil and other debris.
There is a way to prevent injuries and fatalities on the farm and save millions of dollars, notes the American Society of Safety Engineers’ Agricultural Branch administrator Michael Wolf.
An aerial-applied wheat and red clover cover crop is helping to suppress weeds, reduce soil erosion, and provide other environmental benefits on 200 acres of certified organic cropland that helps feed a 150-head certified organic dairy operation in Van Buren County near Milton.
Especially in times of high energy costs, efficient irrigation equipment is essential to the viability of farms and ranches.
According to USDA’s 2003 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey, there were 43 million pump-irrigated acres in the United States, with energy costs for these systems averaging $1.5 billion per year, or $36 per irrigated acre.
The following article was submitted to Progressive Forage Growerfrom Damon Carson, who offers innovative ideas on reusing what some may consider to be "junk" materials. Look for future articles from this author, and be sure to submit your own repurpose ideas to editor@progressiveforage.com.
Every spring growers plant corn hybrids to cut for silage. Some years the quality is high, some years not so high. Here’s a look at the factors that influence silage quality.
This article describes some common pests and options for their control. Aphids
• Description: The sugarcane aphid is a pale lemon-yellow color and prefers pangolagrass. The greenbug is pale green with a dark green stripe on its back.
Another growing season is just around the corner, and farmers who want to make the most efficient use of pesticides should pay close attention to sprayer maintenance, said an Ohio State Extension expert.
This key is designed to serve as a guide to identification of the more typical larvae of some of the common insect species found in many alfalfa fields during the mid-to-late season. A 10-power to 15-power hand lens will be most helpful in using this key.
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