Progressive Forage

Always eat the bacon

July 15, 2023

While I find it reassuring that so many of us had the same outlook and thoughts of perseverance toward protecting our livelihood, I couldn’t help but think there was a reverse side to my message.

Outside Eden: Farming, despite the equipment

July 10, 2023

Erica Louder

Government agencies love to categorize farmers, and they are categorized every which way.

Irons in the Fire: The road to happiness

July 10, 2023

Paul Marchant

By the time I got the horses moved and a crippled bull hauled to the sale on that Thursday morning, it was no longer Thursday morning.

Texas veteran pays gift of 'Old Glory' forward

July 1, 2023

McKenna Greco

A Chicago native and decorated veteran, Burdulinski served the country in the U.S. Army beginning in 2004, serving in deployments to Afghanistan, Kuwait and South Korea.

Forage Market Insights: The booming hay season

June 29, 2023

Joy Hendrix

As the growing season progresses, the difference moisture makes is becoming abundantly clear. While most markets are remaining steady and the demand for hay is good, heavy rains have delayed the haying season in many parts of the country.

Managing silage inventories: What to do if you find yourself short

Proper and accurate planning for silage needs and estimation of inventories are essential for producers to ensure an adequate and consistent supply of their most cost-effective feed source.

June 28, 2023

Renato J. Schmidt

Because feed costs are a very significant contributor to total running costs, they are a focal point for producers looking to reduce costs without negatively impacting animal performance and farm profitability.

Annual clovers for poorly drained soils in the southeast U.S.

Livestock producers need to evaluate such factors as the seed cost and availability, forage production, reseeding ability, level of winter hardiness and bloat potential of these clover species before making their decision on which species to plant.

June 27, 2023

Ed Twidwell

Annual clovers that can be planted in the fall and grazed during the winter and spring months are popular additions to many livestock programs in the Southeast region of the U.S.