The U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, Wisconsin, is one of 90 locations of the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

As early-lactation dairy cows demand increasingly digestible forages, producers continue to challenge the limits of nutrient delivery. New data and decades of USDA-ARS research confirm that digestibility is key to unlocking forage value.

See how three farmers are rethinking corn silage with early interseeding strategies.

There is more we can do nutritionally to prevent lameness in horses. Ensuring a well-balanced diet along with monitoring body condition can go a long way in preventing lameness and delaying the onset of some metabolic issues.

What was once "grunt work" is now a critical piece of the puzzle, handled by a team that knows its impact.

Nationwide, 14.6 million acres are cultivated for alfalfa. Critics argue this is too much for regions with limited water, yet they fail to compare these numbers to other staple crops. 

Discover how selecting weed-competitive varieties, testing soil and irrigation water, adjusting soil pH, monitoring plants, controlling weeds and timing your harvest can have a significant impact on forage quality.

As spring approaches, the planning and decisions that affect feed quality should begin now.

Most of what we read and talk about when it comes to improving forage quality is increasing protein, decreasing fiber and improving digestibility. However, this season, I have been observing more samples with high ash content bringing down RFQ values in comparison to RFV.