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The emerging trend toward alternative forages means it may be time to adjust crop nutrition protocols. Alfalfa has long been considered the “queen” of forages thanks to its high protein solubility and digestibility balanced with amino acids.

Effective management, including the use of proven inoculants to manage the ensiling process at the microbiological level, safeguards your investment, maximizes time and resources, and is critical for optimizing your bottom line.

Here is a five-step system for managing hidden costs. While this example focuses on weed control, the system can be applied across many farming and business management areas.

“Take a step back to get a better view” is a common phrase used when talking about perspective. It’s common knowledge that getting a bird's-eye view of a field helps identify problems in a field better than we can on the ground, but what other things can this saying apply to?

The day started out in the realm of the common and mundane. I got out of the house 20 minutes later than I had planned, fed the bottle calf, filled the horses’ water trough, gathered eggs, turned the chickens out and grained the yearling bulls.

Take advantage of this window – a time when there are fewer hooves on the ground – to position your grazing acres for when you decide the time is right to grow your herd.