We haven’t paid much attention to ash until recently when we have begun using the summative equation to estimate energy of forage.

As dairy businesses become larger, more specialized and management-intensive, producers are focusing more on production from forages, requiring larger quantities of high-quality forages.

Managed grazing has long been celebrated for improved forage quality and quantity.  

Hay crops in many ways are a unique crop to market. The demand for hay in the winter is very closely tied to the past summer’s production and supporting weather. This alone does not make it much different than most grain crops and their markets. But it is here that the similarities end.

How did your 2009 forage season end up?
“Most growers in our area find putting high-quality hay up on a consistent basis to be the toughest thing we face when raising crops.

The question is simple enough, but so many times our actions lead to the exact opposite of what we really need or want in our lives.