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Managing the unknowns for forage safety

Management practices such as spreading out nitrogen applications, irrigation and seed selection for low prussic acid can all reduce risk.
January 30, 2023
Katie Raver

Drought is not often associated with catastrophic damage such as water; however, it can have catastrophic impacts – especially for animal feeding operations.


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Four soil test myths to watch for

Soil testing can be complicated, but overcomplicating the results can be confusing and provide you with more information than needed.
December 26, 2022
Daniel Kaiser, Brad Carlson, and Carl Rosen

It’s clear that there's a lot of farmers that consider soil science to be an intimidating or highly technical topic, and it can be. And I think we realize that for most farmers.


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Witches’ brew

Ergotism and no-till practices have impacts today similar to 1692.
December 20, 2022
Woody Lane

The year of 1692 was a bad year in the town of Salem, Massachusetts. The previous spring had been warm and rainy, and the main crop of cereal rye had been harvested during the summer and threshed around Thanksgiving.


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Elevate your manure management to align with 2023’s input projections

The goal of nutrient management is to adequately supply soils and plants with the nutrients necessary to produce food, forage, fiber and cover while minimizing the transport of nutrients to ground and surface waters.
December 12, 2022
Nikki Wagner

Completing manure analysis at a certified lab might be more important than expected in 2023.


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How should I adjust my hay fertilization due to high fertilizer prices?

With rising fertilizer prices, management practices that improve hay fertilization can make a major difference in the end product.
December 12, 2022
John Fike

Fertilizer prices are hurting farmers in a big way. The price of nitrogen, in particular, has skyrocketed over the past year. 


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Increase the nitrogen in your pastures for increased quality and production

Balancing nitrogen for the benefit of both the cattle and the pasture can yield higher-performing pastures with the right management steps.
December 7, 2022
Kelli Boylen

Nitrogen is necessary for high production, but what if you are looking to increase the production of pasture? Steve Norberg, Ph.D., regional forage specialist at Washington State University has some guidance.


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Management-intensive grazing and soil health: The story continues

Converting conventionally tilled cropland to perennial pasture that is well managed using a system such as MiG can result in positive and relatively quick changes in soil health.
December 7, 2022
Joe Brummer, Jim Ippolito, and Casey Shawver

Producers continue to look for ways to improve soil health using regenerative agricultural practices. 


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Winter forage management means business strategy

While we all get anxious during the winter months and feel as if there must be something we can do out in our fields, preparing a good strategy for the upcoming growing season may just be the most proactive thing to do.
December 7, 2022
Rebecca Kern-Lunbery

Winter management for forage producers looks quite different from the rest of the year. Many might feel as if there must be something they can do to get a jump on next season.


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Climate change and alfalfa production

Gradual changes in management (planting dates, harvest dates, number of harvests, crop genetics and pest control) will be needed to adapt and perhaps take advantage of future climate.
November 30, 2022
Alan Rotz

By preparing for the future, steps can be taken to adapt to the changing climate, providing a productive and sustainable future for alfalfa and other forage crops.


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Time your manure applications and use cover crops to maximize ROI

Think of manure management as an opportunity, rather than expense, to maximize an investment that has already been made on the farm.
November 15, 2022
Brian Dougherty and Melissa Wilson

Protect your bottom line by timing your manure applications closer to crop nutrient demand and keeping the ground covered with a living root year-round.


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