Progressive Forage

July 1, 2026 Progressive Forage digital magazine

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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Irons in the Fire: Bobby and the Declaration of Independence

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bobby's story becomes a reminder that the document’s power isn’t in perfection but in its claim that equality and goodness are worth pursuing, even when the world feels unsteady.

Bloom where you grow: Lessons from the garden

marian@agproud.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Every pass through the garden teaches something new.

Tales of a Hay Hauler: Consider your heritage and freedom

bnelson1946@live.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

What our families endured to reach this land says everything about the responsibility we carry today.

July 2026 new product rollout

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Check out the latest products from visorPRO, John Deere, New Holland, Case IH and Massey Ferguson.

Options for making your forage and grazing operation more drought-resilient

dphilipp@uark.edu — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Take a closer look at the tools that, combined with thorough preparation, can help reduce the impacts of drought.

Managing midseason NPK fertilizer needs for better pasture performance

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Spring abundance fades fast when heat, grazing pressure and nutrient demands collide.

Stockpiling native warm-season grasses for the fall forage gap

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A region that can grow almost everything still comes up short when it matters most – fall.

Forage Market Insights: Markets hold steady as supply signals shift

marian@agproud.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Markets hold steady with firm demand, and wide quality spreads as uneven moisture keeps the outlook cautious.

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

aoverbay@vt.edu — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Klondike Farms: Built with grit, guided by stewardship, growing for the next generation

marian@agproud.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Precision tools and long‑view management help Klondike Farms turn complex field variability into confident, data‑driven decisions.

Relatively speaking, is it RFV or RFQ?

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Forage tests: Which values are pertinent to your goals?

sfonnesbeck@uidaho.edu — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Forage tests turn laboratory numbers into harvest decisions by showing which quality values match your goals.

Porosity: The true measure of silage density

kebr@novonesis.com — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

You invest in every ton of forage; oxygen turns that investment into shrink by converting valuable nutrients into waste.

Teff grass: Where it fits and where it doesn’t

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

June 1, 2026 Progressive Forage digital magazine

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Does forage quality have an equation?

katie_raver@rockriverlab.com — Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Defining forage quality for your operation sets the benchmark needed for ongoing ration improvement.

Irons in the Fire: It has a different ring to it

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A simple pivot check proves that even the best “labor‑saving miracles” come with mud, timing and a little chaos.

The joys of June …

marian@agproud.com — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

June in Wisconsin brings people together – from Cows on the Concourse to a family wedding that closes the month with joy.

June 2026 new product rollout

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Check out the latest products from John Deere and Halter.

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

bnelson1946@live.com — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Silage CSI: Investigating fermentation clues for better silage

deidre_tigue@diamondv.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Last year’s fermentation clues can make this year’s silage more predictable and more productive.

Custom harvesting: Avoid the mistakes that cost producers most

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Practical grazing innovations for surviving drought conditions

scottj@uidaho.edu — Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New forecasting and monitoring tools are helping ranchers stay ahead of forage shortages before they hit.

What short corn can mean for a farm’s forage program

ediepersloot@vitaplus.com — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Rock River Laboratory introduces family of brands

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The launch of the Rock River Laboratory family of brands is propelling agriculture analytics into the future.

Hay acres are increasing again – and so are the pressures on timeliness

marian@agproud.com — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

A brief, cautionary rant about soil testing

dustin_sawyer@rockriverlab.com — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Amid constant promises of reinvention, soil testing remains one of agriculture’s most reliable tools.

Forage Market Insights: Early yields define the season’s outlook

marian@agproud.com — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Propionic acid effects on bermudagrass silage

joao.vendramini@ag.tamu.edu — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Jiggs bermudagrass delivers strong yields, but its high moisture and low sugars make reliable silage tough to achieve.