Forage Industry News

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.

Breeding the future of alfalfa: Driving innovation amid industry consolidation

marian@agproud.com — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

DLF, Forage Genetics International and Legacy Seeds share how alfalfa breeding is evolving to meet grower needs and industry challenges.

Producer-led Watershed Program causes ripple effect

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With state funding and local collaboration, Wisconsin’s producer-led Watershed Program has grown to support dozens of groups improving soil and water quality. By 2025, its success inspired efforts across the Midwest, proving that farmer-driven solutions can ripple far beyond state lines.

Peterson Farm wins big at World Forage Analysis Superbowl

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Champions were named during the World Forage Analysis Superbowl! See who took home top honors in forage analysis.

April 2025 new product rollout

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Check out new products from New Holland, Manitou and more.

March 2025 new product rollout

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Check out new products from John Deere, Redox Bio-Nutrients and more.

February 2025 new product rollout

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This month's new product rollout features products from AyrMesh, Mecalac and Attune Agriculture.

Forage Market Insights: Moisture conditions improving to start 2025

dave@agproud.com — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Here’s Progressive Forage’s look at factors impacting hay producers and markets as a new year gets underway.

January 2025 new product rollout

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:12:27 -0500

This month's new product rollout features products from Case IH, Corteva Agriscience and Bobcat Company.

Forage Market Insights: Putting a partial wrap on 2024

dave@agproud.com — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Larger harvests are impacting dry hay markets in many regions as 2024 comes to a close. On-farm hay inventories, new seeding estimates and production summaries for all forage crops will provide a clearer picture in early January.

December 2024 new product rollout

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:12 -0500

Check out our new product rollout for December 2024.

Forage Market Insights: Wishes for good tidings

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Santa may be coming to town, and we are hoping he brings higher prices. While the markets seem to be slow, hay prices are relatively unchanged as winter begins to creep in. Take a closer look at prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of Nov. 13, 2024.

Forage Market Insights: Shifting prices and seasons

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Fall is settling in, and with it comes a better idea of what path prices will take over the winter. While July prices decreased slightly for the most part, there’s still many factors that could play into the settling of hay prices. Take a closer look at prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of Sept. 10, 2024.

September 2024 new product rollout

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

See the four products featured in our September 2024 new product rollout.

Early applications open for Progressive Publishing's 2025 editorial internship program

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:46:02 -0400

Agricultural students with training in journalism or communications are invited to apply for Progressive Publishing's 2025 editorial internship program. The deadline for early application consideration is Nov. 1, 2024.

Forage Market Insights: Slow simmer to fall

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

With more and more new crop being produced, the hay market is simmering with slow demand and slower trade happening across the country.

August 2024 new product rollout

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Check out the August 2025 new product rollout.

The Extracellular Water Feed Anomaly

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400

In agriculture, rain typically poses two major pain points: challenges to field traffic and harvesting timelines.

June 2024 new product rollout

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Check out our new product rollout for June 2024.

Forage Market Insights: A splashy start to summer

Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

With the new crop of hay being harvested, producers are in a panic trying to sell hay from the last hay season to make room as we dive into the 2024 crop. Take a closer look at what prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of May 14, 2024.

May 2024 new product rollout

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Check out the four new products featured in the May 2024 new product rollout.

Forage Market Insights: The final straw of 2023

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:36:19 -0400

We are springing into the next hay season and hoping for high yields and higher prices. With increased moisture conditions and the promise of green grass ahead, this month is truly the final month dependent on the 2023 hay season.

April 2024 new product rollout

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Check out the four new products featured in our April 2024 new product lineup.

March 2024 new product rollout

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Check out the March 2024 new product lineup.

February 2024 new product rollout

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Check out the February 2024 new product lineup.

Forage Market Insights: Inventories and weather are the drivers

dave@agproud.com — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:44:37 -0500

Preliminary data shows 2023 hay production and inventories are up from a year ago.

January 2024 new product rollout

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Check out the first new product lineup of 2024.

Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage programs receive 2018 Farm Bill one-year extension; farmers can now enroll for 2024 crop year

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The USDA announced Dec. 18 that agricultural producers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year.

December 2023 new product rollout

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:06:50 -0500

Check out the December 2023 new product lineup.

MSU-led research team receives $946,349 grant to study alfalfa autotoxicity

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

A multi-institutional research team led by Michigan State University (MSU) has received a $946,349 grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to explore alfalfa autotoxicity. The award is within NIFA’s alfalfa seed and forage systems program.