When the silage is done and the chopper is parked, the race to the next harvest has already started. Will your machine be ready – or will you be popping the hood next fall, wondering what went wrong?

Mowing isn’t just mechanical – it’s strategic. And timing can make or break your feed value, animal performance and bottom line.

November brings a shift in priorities for forage producers and livestock owners alike. As temperatures decrease and precipitation increases, safeguarding baled hay becomes a vital investment for winter nutrition.

As the crop year winds down and uncertainty looms for 2026, one thing remains clear: Informed farmers make better decisions.

Winter grazing isn’t just a cost-saver – it’s a smart strategy for livestock health and performance.

With state funding and local collaboration, Wisconsin’s producer-led Watershed Program has grown to support dozens of groups improving soil and water quality. By 2025, its success inspired efforts across the Midwest, proving that farmer-driven solutions can ripple far beyond state lines.

Champions were named during the World Forage Analysis Superbowl! See who took home top honors in forage analysis.

Discover how predictive analytics and deep-learning weather forecasts are helping farmers and ranchers outsmart nature’s toughest challenges.

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