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Selecting a conditioner for optimal drydown and quality retention

Field study results for single, double and unconditioned field conditioners.
May 15, 2023
Jessica Williamson and Matt LeCroy

How much value conditioning can add depends on crop, field conditions and other hay processes.


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Hay, baleage or haylage?

There is significant opportunity for economic growth in forage production if we are willing to meet the market.
May 15, 2023
Dan Undersander

With input costs and cattle value both at high levels, it might be worthwhile to consider some alternatives. Both energy and protein are more valuable than previously, and higher cattle prices indicate the greater value of higher calving percentage and more rapid weight gain.


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How soil contamination and clostridia damage silage quality

Preventing silage contamination requires attention to detail and good management practices, and although it goes a long way in ensuring cattle health, it isn’t the only piece of the puzzle.
May 5, 2023
Renato J. Schmidt

Clean, hygienic, high-quality silage is crucial to cattle health and is dependent on understanding its proper management. However, contaminated silage remains a huge problem in the industry, with some of the biggest concerns being soil contamination and its consequences.


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Where’s the water?

A three-prong approach among strategic use, soil health and crop selection will guide the future of water usage in forage production.
May 1, 2023
Dustin Sawyer and Scott Fleming

Water resources have become a legitimate concern for U.S. agriculture.


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Forage Market Insights: Positive signs for production

Here’s Progressive Forage’s monthly look at factors impacting hay markets for April-May 2023.
April 10, 2023
Dave Natzke

A slight increase in hay acreage and yield-boosting moisture conditions in some regions provide hope for increased forage production in 2023.


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3 management tips to bounce back after drought

The key to successful pasture recovery following drought is patience.
April 6, 2023
Vanessa Corriher-Olson

Following drought, stand damage is readily apparent – even on well-managed pastures. When drought occurs during active growth of warm-season grass pastures, it is almost certain that root growth will be restricted, in addition to the more obvious decline in forage yield.


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Advances in silage over the past 30 years

Bunk covers, packing density, silage inoculants, kernel processing, face management and improvements from seed breeding are all silage advancements that have made an impact over the past 30 years.
March 14, 2023
Erica Louder

Farmers in the U.S. began producing silage as cattle feed in the late 19th century during the early days of mechanized agriculture.


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The sting of sandburs

Sandburs continue to be a challenge for bermudagrass growers in the Southeast, but with proper management, a healthy stand can overcome the burs.
March 9, 2023
Vanessa Corriher-Olson

We often think of the sandbur species as being a warm-season annual plant. However, many of these are classified as perennials, which can survive from one year to the next.


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Improve feed efficiency through feed management

Forage variability can be attributed to a host of factors – including growing conditions, fertilization protocols, cutting heights, cutting times and storage conditions.
March 9, 2023
Rebecca Kern-Lunbery

Diet is a large environmental factor, especially when considering the rumen interface. Implementing a more meticulous feed management system can save money in several ways.


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Quantifying N credits of alfalfa in rotation

We do not have a clear understanding of all the factors influencing N availability from rotation crops like alfalfa.
February 7, 2023
Kim Cassida

In addition to its value as a forage and soil improver, alfalfa is noteworthy as one of the most effective sources of N credits for succeeding crops in rotations.


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