Marian Viney

Marian Viney covers forage topics, serving as a trusted resource for hay, silage and pasture producers. She earned a bachelor’s degree in dairy science and agricultural journalism from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and previously edited scientific journals, books and a statewide agricultural newspaper before joining the team at Progressive Publishing.

The joys of June …

June Dairy Month brings rural and urban communities together through events like Cows on the Concourse and Breakfast on the Farm – and this year, those celebrations continue as we welcome a daughter-in-law into our family.

May 28, 2026

Marian Viney

June in Wisconsin brings people together – from Cows on the Concourse to a family wedding that closes the month with joy.

Hay acres are increasing again – and so are the pressures on timeliness

Hay acres are increasing again, tightening weather windows and raising the stakes on timely harvest. With more ground to cover, matching equipment capacity to acreage and maintaining steady field efficiency become essential to protecting forage quality.

May 15, 2026

Marian Viney

As acres increase, an equipment specialist explains the signs that it’s time to rethink your equipment lineup.

Forage Market Insights: Early yields define the season’s outlook

Early cuttings show mixed results, with moisture driving quality in some areas and lighter yields tempering confidence elsewhere as markets shift toward second‑cutting signals.

May 14, 2026

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Early yields give the first clear read on new‑crop performance, showing strong quality in some areas and lighter‑than‑expected tonnage in others.

Maximizing tons per acre when you can't add acres

With dairy herds expanding and heifer numbers tightening, forage growers must push more yield from fixed acres.

May 5, 2026

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When herds increase in size faster than acreage, overlooked nutrient gaps can quietly cap forage tonnage.

Two for one …

A springtime move to Oregon, Wisconsin, brought welcoming neighbors and a sorrel pony who eased the transition, while a father’s ways helped shape what a daughter didn’t yet see.

April 28, 2026

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A move to Wisconsin – and a sorrel pony named Ginger – helped a young girl find her place.

Weed management using cover crops

Cover crops can meaningfully suppress weeds when managed for biomass, timing and species selection. Research shows they can reduce or replace tillage and herbicides while maintaining yield potential.

April 22, 2026

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Managed well, cover crops turn living roots and residue into a dependable weed‑suppression system.

Forage Market Insights: Markets balance promise and pressure

New‑crop potential is emerging, but drought across one‑quarter to one‑third of hay acreage keeps confidence muted. Markets hold steady to light on movement, firm on demand and mostly unchanged on price.

April 21, 2026

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Early cuttings hint at new‑crop promise, but drought and wide quality spreads keep hay markets cautious heading into summer.

Forage Market Insights: Spring markets search for stability

Drought expansion and uneven moisture keep hay markets steady but cautious. Tight inventories and selective buying continue to shape movement as producers watch early‑season conditions for direction.

March 23, 2026

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Spring markets remain cautious as drought expands, inventories tighten and buyers watch early‑season moisture closely.

Insect pests and weeds: Protecting alfalfa’s yield potential

Scouting identifies the insects that reach economic thresholds as seasonal pest pressure shifts from weevil and spittlebug to leafhoppers, aphids and leaf miners. Effective weed control reduces competition and helps sustain stand vigor and yield potential.

March 19, 2026

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Alfalfa’s genetic yield potential decreases when insects and weeds aren’t caught early with consistent, threshold‑based scouting.

Go West, young men … and women

There’s a reason the phrase still echoes across generations: “Go West, young man.” Not because the West holds answers, but because travel enhances your perspective.

March 17, 2026

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Visiting the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, where more than 100,000 people from 53 countries viewed 2.6 million square feet of exhibits, reminded me how interconnected and resilient agriculture really is.

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The joys of June …

Hay acres are increasing again – and so are the pressures on timeliness

Forage Market Insights: Early yields define the season’s outlook

Maximizing tons per acre when you can't add acres

Two for one …

Weed management using cover crops

Forage Market Insights: Markets balance promise and pressure

Forage Market Insights: Spring markets search for stability

Insect pests and weeds: Protecting alfalfa’s yield potential

Go West, young men … and women

How daily decisions shape long-term herd performance

[Webinar] Dairy Market Update June 2026: Protect What You've Built Before July 1

Another summer of water worries

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