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Progressive Forage
March 1, 2023
Edition: 0323
Digital edition
Back to TopNews & business
Back to TopForage Market Insights: 2023 cropping season coming into view
Here’s Progressive Forage’s monthly look at factors impacting hay markets for February 2023.
Management
Back to TopEnsure 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.
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Farming out the financials
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.
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The right kind of stubborn
Tips for using your stubbornness to improve your farm and your family relationships.
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Topic articles
Back to TopA 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The 2022 corn silage year in review
The quality of the 2022 corn silage crop is still being determined.
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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.
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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.
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