Progressive Forage https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us Teff grass: Where it fits and where it doesn’t An ancient Ethiopian grass turned modern forage, teff delivers high yields and strong water‑use efficiency, making it a practical warm‑season option for Western producers. An ancient Ethiopian grass turned modern forage, teff delivers high yields and strong water‑use efficiency, making it a practical warm‑season option for Western producers.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63553 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63553-teff-grass-where-it-fits-and-where-it-doesnt 63553-thomas-teff-seed-head.jpg June 1, 2026 Progressive Forage digital magazine The latest issue of Progressive Forage magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view. The latest issue of Progressive Forage magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63575 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63575-june-1-2026-progressive-forage-digital-magazine 0626pf-digital-edition-feature-spot.jpg Does forage quality have an equation? katie_raver@rockriverlab.com Defining forage quality for your operation sets the benchmark needed for ongoing ration improvement. Defining forage quality for your operation sets the benchmark needed for ongoing ration improvement.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63411 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63411-does-forage-quality-have-an-equation 63411-raver-dixon.jpg Irons in the Fire: It has a different ring to it A simple pivot check proves that even the best “labor‑saving miracles” come with mud, timing and a little chaos. A simple pivot check proves that even the best “labor‑saving miracles” come with mud, timing and a little chaos.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/9/post/63466 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/9-irons-in-the-fire/post/63466-irons-in-the-fire-it-has-a-different-ring-to-it The joys of June … marian@agproud.com June in Wisconsin brings people together – from Cows on the Concourse to a family wedding that closes the month with joy. June in Wisconsin brings people together – from Cows on the Concourse to a family wedding that closes the month with joy.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/7/post/63435 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/7-progressive-forage-editor-s-notes/post/63435-the-joys-of-june 63435-viney-0113.jpg June 2026 new product rollout Check out the latest products from John Deere and Halter. Check out the latest products from John Deere and Halter.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63391 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63391-june-2026-new-product-rollout 63391-new-product-jd-air-cart.jpg Tales of a Hay Hauler: The gift rock and crunchy hay bnelson1946@live.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/8/post/63410 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/8-tales-of-a-hay-hauler/post/63410-tales-of-a-hay-hauler-the-gift-rock-and-crunchy-hay tales-of-a-hay-hauler.jpg Silage CSI: Investigating fermentation clues for better silage deidre_tigue@diamondv.com Last year’s fermentation clues can make this year’s silage more predictable and more productive. Last year’s fermentation clues can make this year’s silage more predictable and more productive.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63371 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63371-silage-csi-investigating-fermentation-clues-for-better-silage 63371-myers-1.jpg Custom harvesting: Avoid the mistakes that cost producers most Custom forage harvesting helps producers avoid major equipment costs but only works when roles, liability and payment terms are clearly spelled out. Written agreements keep the arrangement a custom work contract – not an accidental partnership. Custom forage harvesting helps producers avoid major equipment costs but only works when roles, liability and payment terms are clearly spelled out. Written agreements keep the arrangement a custom work contract – not an accidental partnership.


]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63356 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63356-custom-harvesting-avoid-the-mistakes-that-cost-producers-most 63356-thomas-cutting-hay.jpg Practical grazing innovations for surviving drought conditions scottj@uidaho.edu New forecasting and monitoring tools are helping ranchers stay ahead of forage shortages before they hit. New forecasting and monitoring tools are helping ranchers stay ahead of forage shortages before they hit.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63429 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63429-practical-grazing-innovations-for-surviving-drought-conditions 63429-jensen-Stocksmart.jpg What short corn can mean for a farm’s forage program ediepersloot@vitaplus.com Short‑stature corn hybrids are gaining attention as producers look for silage options with better standability and improved fiber digestibility. Their unique characteristics may offer nutritional and agronomic advantages. Short‑stature corn hybrids are gaining attention as producers look for silage options with better standability and improved fiber digestibility. Their unique characteristics may offer nutritional and agronomic advantages.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63357 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63357-what-short-corn-can-mean-for-a-farms-forage-program 63357-diepersloot-6708.jpg Rock River Laboratory introduces family of brands The launch of the Rock River Laboratory family of brands is propelling agriculture analytics into the future. The launch of the Rock River Laboratory family of brands is propelling agriculture analytics into the future.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63486 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63486-rock-river-laboratory-introduces-family-of-brands Hay acres are increasing again – and so are the pressures on timeliness marian@agproud.com As acres increase, an equipment specialist explains the signs that it’s time to rethink your equipment lineup. As acres increase, an equipment specialist explains the signs that it’s time to rethink your equipment lineup.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63392 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63392-hay-acres-are-increasing-again-and-so-are-the-pressures-on-timeliness 63392-viney-0479.jpg A brief, cautionary rant about soil testing dustin_sawyer@rockriverlab.com Amid constant promises of reinvention, soil testing remains one of agriculture’s most reliable tools. Amid constant promises of reinvention, soil testing remains one of agriculture’s most reliable tools.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63287 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63287-a-brief-cautionary-rant-about-soil-testing 63287-sawyer-5799.jpg Forage Market Insights: Early yields define the season’s outlook marian@agproud.com Early yields give the first clear read on new‑crop performance, showing strong quality in some areas and lighter‑than‑expected tonnage in others. Early yields give the first clear read on new‑crop performance, showing strong quality in some areas and lighter‑than‑expected tonnage in others.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63457 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63457-forage-market-insights-early-yields-define-the-seasons-outlook Propionic acid effects on bermudagrass silage joao.vendramini@ag.tamu.edu Jiggs bermudagrass delivers strong yields, but its high moisture and low sugars make reliable silage tough to achieve. Jiggs bermudagrass delivers strong yields, but its high moisture and low sugars make reliable silage tough to achieve.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63373 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63373-propionic-acid-effects-on-bermudagrass-silage 63373-vendramini-2191.jpg Managing hay as a valuable resource rkern@wardlab.com Heavy hay inventories are colliding with deepening drought, wildfire losses and stalled late-spring pastures across major beef regions. As more cattle move into drylot management, stored forage is becoming a critical lifeline. Heavy hay inventories are colliding with deepening drought, wildfire losses and stalled late-spring pastures across major beef regions. As more cattle move into drylot management, stored forage is becoming a critical lifeline.


]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63358 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63358-managing-hay-as-a-valuable-resource 63358-kern-lunbery-3.jpg Don't stop at RFV and RFQ jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu RFV and RFQ give a fast way to rank forage lots, but both reduce a complex feed to a single number. A full forage analysis is essential for understanding true feeding value. RFV and RFQ give a fast way to rank forage lots, but both reduce a complex feed to a single number. A full forage analysis is essential for understanding true feeding value.


]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63362 Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:12 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63362-dont-stop-at-rfv-and-rfq 63362-goldsmith-staff.jpg Equipment Hub: In transit – shop-to-field and field-to-field safety bnelson1946@live.com When rules, risks and traffic collide, the key is knowing what truly makes an escort suitable. When rules, risks and traffic collide, the key is knowing what truly makes an escort suitable.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63359 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63359-equipment-hub-in-transit-shop-to-field-and-field-to-field-safety 63359-nelson-620.jpg Stay alive on the farm: Mastering the 9 mechanical hazards and ROPS safety Tractors drive daily farm work, yet they’re linked to 218 U.S. deaths each year, nearly half from overturns. Tractors drive daily farm work, yet they’re linked to 218 U.S. deaths each year, nearly half from overturns.


]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63064 Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63064-stay-alive-on-the-farm-mastering-the-9-mechanical-hazards-and-rops-safety 63064-sorensen-getty.jpg Maximizing tons per acre when you can't add acres marian@agproud.com When herds increase in size faster than acreage, overlooked nutrient gaps can quietly cap forage tonnage. When herds increase in size faster than acreage, overlooked nutrient gaps can quietly cap forage tonnage.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63401 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:30:50 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63401-maximizing-tons-per-acre-when-you-cant-add-acres 63401-VINEY-1.jpg May 1, 2026 Progressive Forage digital magazine The latest issue of Progressive Forage magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view. The latest issue of Progressive Forage magazine is available. To view, make sure you're logged into your agproud.com account. If you do not have access, click "Subscribe" in the top-right corner of agproud.com to add permission to view.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63369 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63369-may-1-2026-progressive-forage-digital-magazine 0526pf-digital-edition-feature-spot.jpg May 2026 new product rollout Check out the latest products from Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Ag-Bag by RCI, Case IH, John Deere and Tarter USA. . Check out the latest products from Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Ag-Bag by RCI, Case IH, John Deere and Tarter USA.


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]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63222 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63222-may-2026-new-product-rollout 63222-NewProduct-lallemand.jpg Irons in the Fire: Are we almost there? Grandpa races the clock and the open road to make a grandson’s birthday in Idaho Falls. Grandpa races the clock and the open road to make a grandson’s birthday in Idaho Falls.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/9/post/63303 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/9-irons-in-the-fire/post/63303-irons-in-the-fire-are-we-almost-there ironsinthefire-paul.jpg Two for one … marian@agproud.com A move to Wisconsin – and a sorrel pony named Ginger – helped a young girl find her place. A move to Wisconsin – and a sorrel pony named Ginger – helped a young girl find her place.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/7/post/63277 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/7-progressive-forage-editor-s-notes/post/63277-two-for-one 63277-vinney-dad-mariankay.jpg Stewardship that reaches beyond the fenceline clangan@sandcountyfoundation.org Landon and Anne Plagge show how soil-first farming, community leadership and a willingness to innovate can expand conservation efforts far beyond their own acres. Landon and Anne Plagge show how soil-first farming, community leadership and a willingness to innovate can expand conservation efforts far beyond their own acres.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63243 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63243-stewardship-that-reaches-beyond-the-fenceline 63243-langan-1000020674.jpg Tales of a Hay Hauler: Boneyard treasure bnelson1946@live.com A retired concrete mixer with a stretched snout and diamond‑plate fenders became one of Idaho’s most unconventional hay trucks. A retired concrete mixer with a stretched snout and diamond‑plate fenders became one of Idaho’s most unconventional hay trucks.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/8/post/63259 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/8-tales-of-a-hay-hauler/post/63259-tales-of-a-hay-hauler-boneyard-treasure tales-of-a-hay-hauler.jpg Weed management using cover crops marian@agproud.com Managed well, cover crops turn living roots and residue into a dependable weed‑suppression system. Managed well, cover crops turn living roots and residue into a dependable weed‑suppression system.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63260 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63260-weed-management-using-cover-crops Forage Market Insights: Markets balance promise and pressure marian@agproud.com Early cuttings hint at new‑crop promise, but drought and wide quality spreads keep hay markets cautious heading into summer. Early cuttings hint at new‑crop promise, but drought and wide quality spreads keep hay markets cautious heading into summer.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63289 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:30 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63289-forage-market-insights-markets-balance-promise-and-pressure Equipment Hub: Reflexes and reaction time – you can’t let go fast enough bnelson1946@live.com A 125‑pound dog named Blue – now answering to Mudd – delivered a painful reminder that reaction time is no match for momentum. A 125‑pound dog named Blue – now answering to Mudd – delivered a painful reminder that reaction time is no match for momentum.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63235 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63235-equipment-hub-reflexes-and-reaction-time-you-cant-let-go-fast-enough mechanics-corner.jpg