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.
Managing Editor / Progressive Forage
ARTICLES
Klondike Farms: Built with grit, guided by stewardship, growing for the next generation
Klondike Farms layers GPS yield mapping, grid sampling, strip‑till and variable‑rate fertilizing to understand field variability and place nutrients exactly where they’re needed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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