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Equipment Hub: What’s the condition of your mower-conditioner?

Well‑maintained hay equipment pays for itself, preserving forage quality and reducing the need for added protein and energy supplements in the ration.
June 18, 2026
Andy Overbay

In hay season, equipment downtime isn’t just inconvenient – it’s the fastest way to lose forage quality and profit.


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Relatively speaking, is it RFV or RFQ?

RFV and RFQ were created to help compare forage quality, but decades after RFQ’s introduction, many producers still default to what they know. The two indexes use different equations and assumptions, which is why their numbers don’t always tell the same story.
June 16, 2026
Ralph Pearce

RFQ was designed to fix RFV’s blind spots – so why are producers still split on which number to trust?


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Water and feed: Managing the basis for life

When formulating your herd’s nutrition plan, don’t forget the importance of a high-quality water source. Without that, even the best feed management may be for naught.
June 15, 2026
Greg Eckerle

Effective water and feed management are the cornerstones of a profitable and healthy beef cattle operation. When properly executed, these two elements work in tandem maximizing performance, reducing health issues and improving overall efficiency.


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Tales of a Hay Hauler: The gift rock and crunchy hay

An ordinary hunt for dairy hay turns memorable thanks to unfamiliar country, a dependable ’66 Ford and one stop high enough to see what the land offered.
May 26, 2026
Brad Nelson

A hay‑scouting trip in the early ’70s becomes a snapshot in time, complete with a ’66 Ford, new country and one unexpected rock in the trunk.


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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.
May 15, 2026
Marian Viney

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


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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.
May 14, 2026
Marian Viney

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


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Should I buy or grow my own hay?

May 6, 2026
Travis Meteer

Feeding hay is often just part of the cattle business, and it's almost an afterthought to some. Habit and routine can sometimes overshadow a piece of your cattle business that deserves further evaluation.


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Tales of a Hay Hauler: Boneyard treasure

A stretched‑snout International Harvester mixer truck found new life on an Idaho farm after its drum wore out. Reworked with a Cummins NH220 and a modified wheelbase, it became an unlikely but effective hay hauler born of sand‑country necessity.
April 23, 2026
Brad Nelson

A retired concrete mixer with a stretched snout and diamond‑plate fenders became one of Idaho’s most unconventional hay trucks.


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Midwest/North: Should I buy hay or grow my own?

April 22, 2026
Travis Meteer

While cost is the primary factor, there are several reasons to choose buying hay or growing it.


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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.
April 21, 2026
Marian Viney

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


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