Hugh Soape has spent his life working in agriculture and implementing the idea that when a train gets derailed, there’s always a way to get it back on track.

In recent years, the percentage of alfalfa used in dairy rations has been slowly declining as other feedstuffs have become more available or cheaper. However, alfalfa’s recent significant forage quality improvements may help to reverse that trend.

Ever feel like you're forgetting something? We know the task of preparing your farm and equipment for winter can be daunting, so we asked Progressive Forage readers around the country what was on their list to get done before winter hits. Hopefully something on their list reminds you of something that can help you out before the freezing temperatures hit.

One of the things we have learned over the years is that new alfalfa seedings that have good growing conditions yield much better in future years. Said another way – seeding year stress lowers yield potential of alfalfa in future years.

By concentrating on improving bale density, producers can significantly enhance their return on investment.

Sprinkler irrigation has come a long way in the past 50 years, and pivot irrigation has seen tremendous advances in technology that improve production and efficiency.