March 1, 2023

March 1, 2023 Progressive Forage digital magazine

March 1, 2023

Forage Market Insights: 2023 cropping season coming into view

Here’s Progressive Forage’s monthly look at factors impacting hay markets for February 2023.

February 13, 2023

Dave Natzke

Worth repeating

March 1, 2023

Joy Hendrix

Think about your daily routine. How much does that change from day to day?

Ensure your feed budget is used responsibly

As volatile markets push nutrient costs higher, consider diet options, market trends, ingredients and milk markets to manage your feed budget.

February 8, 2023

Katie Smith and Bill Weich

As volatile markets push nutrient costs higher, consider diet options, market trends, ingredients, and milk markets to manage your feed budget.

When a farm or ranch grows, it can be difficult to keep up with the financial management areas of the business. In such cases, it may be wise to outsource at least some of the financial and accounting tasks.

January 24, 2023

Erica Louder

While agriculture extension has and continues to provide solid financial resources to teach farmers "in-house" accounting and finances, with growth, a farm or ranch must determine if and when to seek outside help.

The right kind of stubborn

Tips for using your stubbornness to improve your farm and your family relationships.

January 23, 2023

Andy (Caygeon) Junkin

Grandma was crying at the end of the kitchen table, and hate was too mild of a word to describe the feelings the two sisters-in-law had for one another.

A better way than crude fiber

Distinguishing between neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber can better predict how forages change nutritionally as they grow and mature.

January 25, 2023

Woody Lane

It’s a world full of confusing, shifting, mislabeled and misunderstood compounds and structures.

Cover crop or winter forage?

It doesn’t really matter what you call them – cover crops or winter forages – as long as the attention to detail for the CCPs is tailored to the crop.

February 13, 2023

Keith A. Bryan and Kimberley Morrill

What does it matter whether we call it a cover crop or winter forage?

Quantifying N credits of alfalfa in rotation

We do not have a clear understanding of all the factors influencing N availability from rotation crops like alfalfa.

February 7, 2023

Kim Cassida

In addition to its value as a forage and soil improver, alfalfa is noteworthy as one of the most effective sources of N credits for succeeding crops in rotations.

The relationship between stress and safety on the farm

How to recognize common signs of stress in yourself and others before it starts affecting safety on the farm.

February 4, 2023

Emily Krekelberg

Farm safety and personal health go together. The ability to stay safe impacts health; the ability to stay healthy impacts safety.

Managing the unknowns for forage safety

Management practices such as spreading out nitrogen applications, irrigation and seed selection for low prussic acid can all reduce risk.

January 30, 2023

Katie Raver

Drought is not often associated with catastrophic damage such as water; however, it can have catastrophic impacts – especially for animal feeding operations.

The 2022 corn silage year in review

The quality of the 2022 corn silage crop is still being determined.

March 1, 2023

Angie Golombeski

The 2022 corn silage harvest has been completed, and this year’s crop is now either in storage or being fed. The quality of this crop is still being determined, with preliminary results showing similarities to the 2021 silage crop.

Managing for 'both/and': Ecosystems and livestock

We can make greater inroads to benefiting our ecosystems if we see ourselves both as ecosystem stewards and as livestock, grassland and soil health professionals.

February 7, 2023

John Fike

The recent placement of the monarch butterfly on an endangered species list – compiled by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature – highlights the growing concern about biodiversity loss.

How much pasture do I need?

The previous year’s drought severity and grazing pressure is important to consider when developing a grazing plan for this year. Understanding how to set stocking rates will prevent further damage to pastures.

January 19, 2023

Ryan Benjamin

Determining how much pasture is needed for summer grazing can be difficult. There are many factors that affect pasture productivity including last growing season’s conditions.

Choosing the correct corn maturity

January 12, 2023

David Sass

20-60-20, do you recognize that ratio? Clue: corn hybrids. Here's some advice for you as you plan your corn crop this year.

Irons in the Fire: I don’t regret that regret

February 13, 2023

Paul Marchant

I’m not usually much of a breakfast eater. I’m not exactly sure where that habit came from, but I suspect it may be a by-product of my growing-up years.

Farm Machinery Digest: Testing your diagnostic skills – Emissions, fuel pickup and electric shocks

February 28, 2023

Ray Bohacz

Four friends, four opinions on emissions, fuel pickup and electric shocks. Who is right?

Tales of a Hay Hauler: Just 'tripping' through life

February 7, 2023

Brad Nelson

I discovered the Great Divide Basin the year we delivered a few loads of hay to the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. It’s an area roughly the size of Yellowstone National Park and is located just southeast of the park.

February 2023 new product rollout

February 13, 2023

See the February 2023 new product rollout.

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March 1, 2023 Progressive Forage digital magazine

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Forage Market Insights: 2023 cropping season coming into view

Worth repeating

Management

Ensure your feed budget is used responsibly

Farming out the financials

The right kind of stubborn

Topic articles

A better way than crude fiber

Cover crop or winter forage?

Quantifying N credits of alfalfa in rotation

The relationship between stress and safety on the farm

Managing the unknowns for forage safety

The 2022 corn silage year in review

Managing for 'both/and': Ecosystems and livestock

How much pasture do I need?

Choosing the correct corn maturity

Departments

Irons in the Fire: I don’t regret that regret

Farm Machinery Digest: Testing your diagnostic skills – Emissions, fuel pickup and electric shocks

Tales of a Hay Hauler: Just 'tripping' through life

February 2023 new product rollout

Water myth-buster

Production sales can reap profits for the right type of operation

Irons in the Fire: Seeing who needs to be seen

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