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Creating a win-win: Grazing heifers for economic and ecological returns

Grazing heifers in a rotational grazing system not only offers ecological benefits but may also offer cost savings and improve animal health.
March 26, 2024
Nick Jordan, Sarah Lloyd, and Lexi Schank

Dairy heifer grazing increases the amount of well-managed grassland in an area – improving dairy’s climate performance and supporting the regeneration of soil, water and biodiversity resources.



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A growing concern for fescue toxicosis within the dairy industry

The impact of fescue toxicosis on dairy production is a growing concern for producers who utilize fescue in grazing pastures.
March 18, 2024
Carmen Burner

Tall fescue is a hearty deep-rooted perennial that grows widely across 15 states in the southeastern U.S. and covers more than 35 million acres.


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2023 U.S. harvest analysis identifies variable mycotoxin risk

Regional trends in mycotoxin levels for corn silage and corn grain in 2023.
March 4, 2024
Max Hawkins

The 2023 corn crop was challenged by a wide variation of environmental challenges. Drought in the Southwest and western Corn Belt to late-season rainfall in the Ohio Valley and eastern Corn Belt, the weather challenged the crop.


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Forage Market Insights: 2024 plans taking shape

Many U.S. hay and forage growers are starting the new growing season under the best moisture conditions in quite a while.
February 15, 2024
Dave Natzke

Here’s Progressive Forage’s monthly look at factors impacting hay markets across the U.S.


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Variability is the only constant when feeding new-crop forages

Three actions to help reduce variability and get the most from your 2023 forages.
February 7, 2024
Joel Pankowski

Variability is the one constant dairy producers can count on. Unfortunately, cows appreciate consistency and do best when things stay the same on a daily basis.


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Purchased and home-raised feeds: Where are we losing the most profit for the dairy?

Dairies can benefit from double-cropping strategies that produce more home-raised feed, but crops must be well managed to provide high yield with managed input costs and high-quality forage.
December 4, 2023
Tim Beck and Cassie Yost

Profitable dairy production requires a very efficient conversion of feed to milk. A combination of purchased and home-raised feeds are frequently used to provide the needs of the dairy operation.


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The long or short of it: Silage is a good investment

November 6, 2023
Matt Jaynes

Silage is a critical feed for livestock, especially ruminants like dairy cattle. This high-quality feed is created by harvesting crops like corn, sorghum, cereals, alfalfa and grass and storing them in a manner that allows them to ferment and maintain their quality.


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Don’t leave money in the field

At the end of the day, high-quality forage means a healthy herd and a better bottom line.
October 23, 2023
Mark Scuffham

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


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Managing and feeding haylages with butyric acid fermentations

Anticipating butyric acid fermentation can help producers address silage quality issues and performance setbacks before their bottom line is affected.
October 20, 2023
Anthony Hall

Producers across the U.S. experienced a wet and rainy chopping season for small-grain silage and haylage.


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The power of alfalfa: Enhancing dairy nutrition and flexibility

By leveraging alfalfa’s nutritional advantages, resilience and trait benefits, dairy farmers can pave the way for healthier, more productive herds while contributing to the long-term health of their soil.
August 29, 2023
David C. Weakley

In the ever-evolving world of sustainable agriculture, one crop stands tall for its exceptional benefits to both ruminant animals and your farm’s bottom line: alfalfa. 


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