May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023 Progressive Forage digital magazine

May 1, 2023

Forage Market Insights: Positive signs for production

Here’s Progressive Forage’s monthly look at factors impacting hay markets for April-May 2023.

April 10, 2023

A slight increase in hay acreage and yield-boosting moisture conditions in some regions provide hope for increased forage production in 2023.

How to deal with unmet expectations

A discussion of why unmet expectations must be addressed and when to provide redirection or negative feedback.

March 20, 2023

Bob Milligan

Unmet expectations for performance and behavior are likely the greatest stressor for most, if not all, supervisors. A failure to meet animal or crop goals, arriving late for work and skipping an assigned task are all examples of unmet expectations.

Managing every cent to get the most out of grazing

Experienced graziers share their methods of cash flow planning and cost-effective materials to manage their programs.

April 12, 2023

Kelli Boylen

Good pasture management requires a whole lot more than just putting animals out on a paddock.

A year to get your house in order

February 23, 2023

Wesley Tucker

It’s true the current inventory numbers paint a very similar picture to the last cattle cycle and the dramatic change that occurred as we recovered from the 2012 drought.

Grazing herds aren’t all the same

The movement to graze the milking herd is gaining momentum across the dairy sector to benefit the herd and the health of the soil.

March 31, 2023

Tamara Scully

Grazing cows isn’t only for dry cows, heifers or beef cattle anymore. An increasing number of dairy producers are pasture grazing the milking herd.

Dietary fiber or ruminant fiber?

Hay is a staple in dietary fibers of the ruminant diet, and understanding fibers is crucial to understanding ruminant nutrition.

April 5, 2023

Woody Lane

Is fiber important in human nutrition? Ask your doctor. Ask the internet. Ask anyone this side of Neptune. But then follow this up with a simple question: “What exactly is fiber?”

Maximize seeding yield: Plant early

Inspect new alfalfa stands about a week after freezing temperatures. If populations are inadequate for long-term productive stands, no-till alfalfa seed to thicken the stand.

April 10, 2023

Craig Sheaffer

Spring seedings provide optimal temperatures and moisture for the establishment and growth of alfalfa.

3 seeding tips for perennial pastures

A quality stand of perennial pasture can be a great long-term solution for your soil health and bottom dollar.

April 7, 2023

Heather Smith Thomas

Traditional annuals and more exotic cocktail cover-crop mixtures can make great forage for cattle on a temporary basis, but over the long haul, a good stand of perennial pasture can be the best choice.

Keeping things simple and profitable

April 26, 2023

Martha Hoffman Kerestes

Chad and Kim Woods of Spring Crest Farms LLC manage specialty finished beef production and horse hay sales on 175 acres in central North Carolina. Chad represented North Carolina at the American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) forage spokesperson contest in January, speaking about “making it work” – a philosophy that guides the whole operation.

3 management tips to bounce back after drought

The key to successful pasture recovery following drought is patience.

April 6, 2023

Vanessa Olson

Following drought, stand damage is readily apparent – even on well-managed pastures. When drought occurs during active growth of warm-season grass pastures, it is almost certain that root growth will be restricted, in addition to the more obvious decline in forage yield.

Where’s the water?

A three-prong approach among strategic use, soil health and crop selection will guide the future of water usage in forage production.

May 1, 2023

Dustin Sawyer and Scott Fleming

Water resources have become a legitimate concern for U.S. agriculture.

Irons in the Fire: Oh, the places you’ll go if you follow a cow!

May 1, 2023

Paul Marchant

When spring starts to springing and it feels like it’s May, the grass starts to growing and you quit feeding hay.

Equipment Hub: Getting attached to your loader

April 14, 2023

Andy Overbay

A front-end loader on a tractor can be a very handy thing to have on the farm.

Tales of a Hay Hauler: Bring the toolbox, the tire chains, some food and a warm bed

March 31, 2023

Brad Nelson

A man’s toolbox should be small enough that he can move it from place to place as needed – but big and awkward enough that his neighbor and his brother-in-law can’t.

April 2023 new product rollout

April 10, 2023

Check out the April 2023 new product rollout.

The word on water

May 1, 2023

Joy Hendrix

In fields across the country, high-horsepower tractors are dragging implements to lay the groundwork for a solid growing year.

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Managing every cent to get the most out of grazing

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A year to get your house in order

Grazing herds aren’t all the same

Dietary fiber or ruminant fiber?

Maximize seeding yield: Plant early

3 seeding tips for perennial pastures

Keeping things simple and profitable

3 management tips to bounce back after drought

Where’s the water?

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Irons in the Fire: Oh, the places you’ll go if you follow a cow!

Equipment Hub: Getting attached to your loader

Tales of a Hay Hauler: Bring the toolbox, the tire chains, some food and a warm bed

April 2023 new product rollout

The word on water

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