Managed grazing has long been celebrated for improved forage quality and quantity.  

Hay crops in many ways are a unique crop to market. The demand for hay in the winter is very closely tied to the past summer’s production and supporting weather. This alone does not make it much different than most grain crops and their markets. But it is here that the similarities end.

How did your 2009 forage season end up?
“Most growers in our area find putting high-quality hay up on a consistent basis to be the toughest thing we face when raising crops.

The question is simple enough, but so many times our actions lead to the exact opposite of what we really need or want in our lives.

Being a hero is much like pulling off a successful rain dance. Timing is everything.

A: is for alfalfa. The nutrition guys used to call it the magic miracle feed. All classes of livestock just do better on a ration that includes at least 5 percent alfalfa. In a normal year it is the cheapest protein source around.

 Mechanics Corner,
A friend and I had a discussion about synthetic motor oil.