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Divide and conquer: Managing saline soils

September 26, 2014

Hal Weiser and Abbey Wick

Salinity is a primary issue impacting forage production in North Dakota. Over the past 30 years, saline soil conditions have become more visible around prairie potholes, along road ditches, at the base of hill slopes and in areas where the water table is relatively close to the surface.

Equipment tax update and options

September 26, 2014

Mike Wiles

Lack of Senate action makes options for tax relief difficult
The annual trip that profitable agricultural producers make to their local dealer, to buy equipment to write off on their taxes, is tainted this year by a tax situation that is up in the air.

Forage discussion groups – A group effort

September 26, 2014

Woody Lane

This article is the second of a two-part discussion intended to explain the mechanics and organization of privatized forage discussion groups. See September’s issue for part one. Click here to read part-one.

Harvest stress and your health

September 26, 2014

Corey Catt

With harvest upon us, I wanted to remind everyone to stay safe this fall.

Use testing to better manage hay shortages

September 16, 2014

Kelli Boylen

If you are facing hay shortages this winter, forage specialist Garry D. Lacefield says having your hay tested should be a top priority.

Private forage discussion groups

August 30, 2014

Woody Lane

This article is the first of a two-part discussion intended to explain the mechanics and organization of privatized forage discussion groups. Watch for part two in a later issue. Click here to read part-two.

Farm employee management: The job interview

August 30, 2014

Melissa O’Rourke

Hiring good employees on the farm is a multi-step process. One of the most important steps in that process is interviewing the candidates for the position available. It is important to take the time to carefully prepare for interviewing these candidates.

Are you harvesting what you really want in your ration?

August 29, 2014

Bill Powel-Smith

Today’s dairy rations increasingly rely on corn silage as the primary forage in diet formulations.

Forage inoculants: Expectations and handling

July 15, 2014

Isaac Mayer

Are you using a forage inoculant in your forage program?

The evidence is clear, and the industry’s leading experts agree that it’s no longer a question of “Should I use a forage inoculant?” but rather, “Which forage inoculant should I use?”

Smart financial management with high prices

July 14, 2014

William E. Edwards

Only occasionally do forage and livestock producers see record-high prices and profit margins for extended periods of time. Even though prices for feed, seed and fertilizer are also at historical highs, many farm and ranch families will find themselves with more than the usual amount of cash left over in 2014.