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Tile maintenance will keep your fields well-drained

March 1, 2013

Christina Curell

Tile drainage has proven to be an effective way to use farmland that, in past generations, would have been overlooked for production because it was too wet.

Reduce variability in forage testing with different laboratories

February 18, 2013

Bill Seglar

When samples from the same silo or haystack are submitted to two laboratories, reports can produce disparities in data.

Making alfalfa work in Arkansas

January 1, 2013

Dave Wilkins

Alfalfa isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when people think of hay production in Arkansas.

Fescue and bermudagrass are the forage crops of choice here.

Management skills

January 1, 2013

Steve Isaacs and Jack McAllister

Management is an explicit process. It can be taught, and it can be learned. It takes time, dedication and self-discipline. Management is often the difference between success and failure.

Hay is an important crop in any area where cattle, sheep and horses are present. Certain areas of the southern U.S., from Texas and Oklahoma to Georgia, are in the midst of a hay deficit due to severe drought conditions.

Tips for alfalfa seed selection decisions following drought

January 1, 2013

Chad Staudinger

Coming off a challenging growing season, it is important for alfalfa growers to pick seed for next year that will deliver the most benefit, and that means high yield potential to most farmers.

Safety recommendations when baling, handling round bales

January 1, 2013

Dennis J. Murphy

When baling and handling large round bales, you must recognize and understand potential hazards and follow the manufacturer’s operating recommendations for each piece of equipment you use.

Forage insurance policies – which is right for you?

January 1, 2013

Suzanne Lois

When asked to write an article about forage insurance policies, the first thought that came to my mind was: Where do I start?

Soil testing: Important, effective, underutilized

November 12, 2012

Mark L. McFarland and Larry Redmon

Without question, soil testing is one of the most important, most effective and yet most under-utilized best management practices available to agricultural producers.

Fall pasture walk provides great opportunity for learning new ideas

November 2, 2012

Phil Kaatz

Few things are as nice as a picture perfect fall afternoon in Michigan to enjoy fresh apple cider from a local orchard, a few doughnuts and a snack of chocolate milk with cheese and crackers.