When you understand your soils and grazing goals, choosing the right pasture species becomes a more strategic decision.

Farmers in different western U.S. regions grow different types of alfalfa seeds to meet the needs of those regions and climates.

Seedbed preparation is one of the most fundamental management practices that can make or break our yield goals.

In southeast Idaho, the hard white spring wheat (HWS) that reigns supreme is Dayn, a widely-grown variety released by Washington State University in 2018. However, a new variety known as UI Gold may soon be giving it a run for its money.

When a producer plants an alfalfa field, there is an expectation that the field will remain productive for several years. Alfalfa is a perennial crop but there is a limit to its longevity, since all alfalfa fields naturally thin over time.

Alfalfa, often crowned the “queen of forages,” has long reigned supreme in the world of agriculture, commanding respect and admiration from hay producers and dairy farmers alike.

As the crop planting season approaches for most regions in Idaho, understanding what operating costs will look like in 2024 is crucial for farm businesses.

Interseeding and overseeding are often used interchangeably but can have distinct management implications.