In areas of excessive rainfall, many newly seeded alfalfa fields may show poor growth in wet or poorly drained fields which may be due to several diseases.

With so many choices available today, how can you decide which forage inoculants, if any, are right for your operation?

In its simplest form, a killing freeze is when temperatures get cold enough to kill all the top growth on the alfalfa plant.

If you have been trying to get a grip on your hay costs, you likely have realized that one of the largest costs is tied to fertilization.

Q. What is your background in the forage industry? A. I grew up on a dairy farm in central Minnesota.

The letters below are in regards to the August 11, 2009 issue of Progressive Forage Grower

“Everybody ought to have a truck.” I will credit that rash statement to John Scherer as he and I were on the scene of someone’s truck that was in need of a major transplant, probably my truck.

My 10-year high school reunion was an interesting event. The other evening, I looked over the group photo of those attending and had a hard time finding myself.

I would like to be the first person to welcome everyone to Progressive Forage Grower.
This has been a project several years in the making and everyone who works behind the scenes at this magazine is excited to see it come together.

What is quality forage production? “We like to have a nice, green end product that was cut at the right time and stored properly.