Fertilizing alfalfa with phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) can increase yield and stand longevity. However, to maximize production and profitability, it is important to adjust fertilizer rates to meet the specific nutritional needs of plants in each field.

Agriculture has changed in many ways during the last 50 years. One of the greatest changes has been the use of no-till planting methods. The problem of soil erosion with conventional row-crop production has been significantly decreased by using herbicides to kill a cover crop and planting without tillage. Though often overlooked, no-till technology is well-suited to be used in forage crop establishment.

Should you stop planting corn to get haylage in on time? First-crop alfalfa harvest is getting under way, yet there are still cornfields waiting to be planted.

Dan and I got out of his truck at Colfax, Washington, testing the pavement, lest we fall. It was the first time I rode with Dan since he got his first truck, now five trucks ago at last count.

The following information was obtained from the Diesel Technology Forum. The article reviews what Tier 4 is, how it emerged, and the differences among Tier 4 engines.