https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us dphilipp@uark.edu Native warm‑season grasses once dominated landscapes across the U.S., evolving under centuries of heat, drought and weather extremes. Their efficiency, resilience and low-input needs offer cattle producers a powerful forage option. Native warm‑season grasses once dominated landscapes across the U.S., evolving under centuries of heat, drought and weather extremes. Their efficiency, resilience and low-input needs offer cattle producers a powerful forage option.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62864 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62864-native-perennial-warm-season-grasses-powerful-tools-for-your-cattle-operation 62864-philipp-2.jpg Native to Ethiopia, teff grass holds up well under drought conditions. With drought common in many parts of the country, teff offers up an interesting option as cattle feed. But does it live up to the hype? Native to Ethiopia, teff grass holds up well under drought conditions. With drought common in many parts of the country, teff offers up an interesting option as cattle feed. But does it live up to the hype?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60506 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60506-does-teff-live-up-to-the-hype-as-beef-cattle-feed 60506-omeara-teff-morrow.jpg woody@woodylane.com Everyone knows a livestock producer who’s lost animals to bloat. Because of the risk, some folks flatly refuse to graze their stock on dense stands of clover or alfalfa. Others kind of shrug, saying they’ve rarely lost animals and don’t worry about it much. So … what gives?  
Everyone knows a livestock producer who’s lost animals to bloat. Because of the risk, some folks flatly refuse to graze their stock on dense stands of clover or alfalfa. Others kind of shrug, saying they’ve rarely lost animals and don’t worry about it much. So … what gives?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60306 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60306-all-those-tiny-bubbles-a-look-at-bloat-in-livestock 60306-lane-cow-eating-alfalfa-getty.jpg sfonnesbeck@uidaho.edu Those in the cattle industry have come to understand the term “hybrid vigor” and how it benefits the health, growth and stamina of our livestock. Many of the same things can be said for our pastures. Those in the cattle industry have come to understand the term “hybrid vigor” and how it benefits the health, growth and stamina of our livestock. Many of the same things can be said for our pastures.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60161 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60161-mixing-grasses-and-legumes-to-create-more-productive-pastures 60161-fonnesbeck-pasture.jpg kevin.sedivec@ndsu.edu Winter cereals provide green, actively growing plants during the fall and early winter periods and are the first to green up in the spring. Winter cereals provide green, actively growing plants during the fall and early winter periods and are the first to green up in the spring.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59889 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59889-more-than-just-a-soil-health-tool-using-winter-cereals-for-early-spring-grazing-in-an-integrated-livestock-cropping-system 59889-sedivec-1.jpg djunders@wisc.edu There are several benefits to seeding alfalfa-grass mixtures rather than pure alfalfa stands, starting with biodiversity. There are several benefits to seeding alfalfa-grass mixtures rather than pure alfalfa stands, starting with biodiversity.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59848 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59848-using-alfalfa-grass-mixtures 59848-undersander-alfalfa-grass-mixture.jpg Drought conditions around the country can be a mixed bag any given year. This year, portions of the Central Plains, West, Southwest and Midwest have dealt with various drought conditions. Drought conditions around the country can be a mixed bag any given year. This year, portions of the Central Plains, West, Southwest and Midwest have dealt with various drought conditions.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59699 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59699-dont-let-drought-keep-cattle-performance-down 59699-burson-img_4734-marchant.jpg kate@greencoverseed.com Drought has plagued many parts of the country over the past couple years. Dust storms, sweltering heat, raging wildfires, failed crops – all effects of an ecosystem lacking adequate precipitation. Drought has plagued many parts of the country over the past couple years. Dust storms, sweltering heat, raging wildfires, failed crops – all effects of an ecosystem lacking adequate precipitation.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59472 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59472-the-silver-lining-of-drought Legumes are always beneficial in a pasture because they generally contain more protein and minerals than grasses and add nitrogen to the soil, but some commonly used legumes – alfalfa and some clovers – carry risk for bloat. Legumes are always beneficial in a pasture because they generally contain more protein and minerals than grasses and add nitrogen to the soil, but some commonly used legumes – alfalfa and some clovers – carry risk for bloat.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59229 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59229-sainfoin-in-pastures-for-cattle-less-risk-for-bloat 59229-thomas-4.jpg mscastil@ncsu.edu Silvopastures are characterized by the intentional integration and management of trees, forages and livestock. Silvopastures are characterized by the intentional integration and management of trees, forages and livestock.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59121 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59121-silvopastures-in-the-southeast-us There is a crucial yet often underestimated role of pollinators, particularly honeybees, in forage crop production. While domestic and native colonies face growing challenges, farmers can implement practical strategies to preserve and enhance pollinator populations. There is a crucial yet often underestimated role of pollinators, particularly honeybees, in forage crop production. While domestic and native colonies face growing challenges, farmers can implement practical strategies to preserve and enhance pollinator populations.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59097 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:41:18 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59097-the-essential-bond-between-honeybees-and-forage-crops 59097-decandio-bee-getty.jpg woody@woodylane.com Feed costs comprise 60% to 80% of the typical farm budget. If we can reduce those costs by 20% or even 10%, it will happily lower our break-even price. Read more about some grazing strategies to lessen the need for stored feed. Feed costs comprise 60% to 80% of the typical farm budget. If we can reduce those costs by 20% or even 10%, it will happily lower our break-even price. Read more about some grazing strategies to lessen the need for stored feed.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58962 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58962-filling-the-holes-in-your-forage-calendar 58962-lane.coreylewis.jpg rkern@wardlab.com Alfalfa is a high-quality forage providing a high concentration of protein as well as energy. However, this is also what makes grazing alfalfa a bloat risk. Alfalfa is a high-quality forage providing a high concentration of protein as well as energy. However, this is also what makes grazing alfalfa a bloat risk.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58912 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58912-the-physiology-of-pasture-bloat 58912-kern-lunbery-graze-alfalfa-dixon.jpg woody@woodylane.com Recently, I attended a meeting where the presenter spoke glowingly about a new miracle product his company was marketing. His PowerPoint slides dutifully showed fancy tables and graphs, but as I looked around the room, I noticed that some folks were beginning to nod off. Recently, I attended a meeting where the presenter spoke glowingly about a new miracle product his company was marketing. His PowerPoint slides dutifully showed fancy tables and graphs, but as I looked around the room, I noticed that some folks were beginning to nod off.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/58764 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/58764-it-may-not-seem-like-much 58764-lane-grass.jpg etwidwell@agcenter.lsu.edu Annual clovers that can be planted in the fall and grazed during the winter and spring months are popular additions to many livestock programs in the Southeast region of the U.S. Annual clovers that can be planted in the fall and grazed during the winter and spring months are popular additions to many livestock programs in the Southeast region of the U.S.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57846 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:20:27 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57846-annual-clovers-for-poorly-drained-soils-in-the-southeast-us 57846-twidwell-berseem-new.jpg Instead of the dairy farmer focusing on growing, harvesting and feeding rations, the focus changes to growing and managing pastures and controlling the cows’ utilization of those pastures with the goal to optimize cow nutrition, pasture quality, pasture yield and overall soil health. Instead of the dairy farmer focusing on growing, harvesting and feeding rations, the focus changes to growing and managing pastures and controlling the cows’ utilization of those pastures with the goal to optimize cow nutrition, pasture quality, pasture yield and overall soil health.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57815 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:40:13 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57815-grazing-and-greening-the-dairy-industry 57815-scully-dairy-grazing.jpg Virtual fencing allows graziers to control livestock placement and movement without physical fences. Virtual fencing allows graziers to control livestock placement and movement without physical fences.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57553 Tue, 09 May 2023 09:11:03 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57553-virtual-fencing-when-to-make-the-switch 57553-boylen-1.jpg woody@woodylane.com Three traits have revolutionized the game of sorghum breeding. Three traits have revolutionized the game of sorghum breeding.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57533 Fri, 05 May 2023 16:03:30 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57533-useful-traits-of-sorghum 57533-lane-illustration.jpg Milk production per cow will be somewhat decreased on pasture when compared to feeding in confinement. Per cow costs of milk production also decrease when dairy farms turn to managed rotational grazing and maximize cow numbers per acre. Milk production per cow will be somewhat decreased on pasture when compared to feeding in confinement. Per cow costs of milk production also decrease when dairy farms turn to managed rotational grazing and maximize cow numbers per acre.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57459 Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57459-grazing-economies-of-scale-to-lower-overhead-costs 57459-scully-grazing-holsteins.jpg Good pasture management requires a whole lot more than just putting animals out on a paddock. Good pasture management requires a whole lot more than just putting animals out on a paddock.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57401 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:00:50 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57401-managing-every-cent-to-get-the-most-out-of-grazing 57401-boylen-gosses.jpg If you're looking for a versatile and high-yielding forage crop, you might want to consider Moxie Forage Teff Grass with Yellow Jacket Seed Coating. Teff is a self-pollinated, warm-season annual grass that can be harvested multiple times during the growing season as dry hay, silage or pasture. Moxie is a new and improved variety that offers a range of benefits that make it an excellent choice for farmers. If you're looking for a versatile and high-yielding forage crop, you might want to consider Moxie Forage Teff Grass with Yellow Jacket Seed Coating. Teff is a self-pollinated, warm-season annual grass that can be harvested multiple times during the growing season as dry hay, silage or pasture. Moxie is a new and improved variety that offers a range of benefits that make it an excellent choice for farmers.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57174 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57174-moxie-teff-grass BRBRG_SponContent_Moxie-resized.jpg If you're looking for a high-quality, high-yielding summer annual forage option, you'll want to check out Mojo Forage Crabgrass with Yellow Jacket Seed Coating. This premium crabgrass seed mixture offers a wide range of benefits that make it an excellent choice for farmers looking to maximize productivity and profitability. If you're looking for a high-quality, high-yielding summer annual forage option, you'll want to check out Mojo Forage Crabgrass with Yellow Jacket Seed Coating. This premium crabgrass seed mixture offers a wide range of benefits that make it an excellent choice for farmers looking to maximize productivity and profitability.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57173 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57173-mojo-crabgrass BRBRG_SponContent_Mojo-resized.jpg If you're looking for a way to boost the productivity of your forage grass, you won't want to miss out on the latest addition to Barenbrug's portfolio: Grit. This seeded bermudagrass offers a winning combination of superior varieties and Yellow Jacket Seed Coating, making it a must-have for those seeking to maximize profitability on their acres. If you're looking for a way to boost the productivity of your forage grass, you won't want to miss out on the latest addition to Barenbrug's portfolio: Grit. This seeded bermudagrass offers a winning combination of superior varieties and Yellow Jacket Seed Coating, making it a must-have for those seeking to maximize profitability on their acres.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57172 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57172-grit-forage-bermudagrass BRBRG_SponContent_Grit-resized.jpg woody@woodylane.com During the past few months, I’ve walked across a lot of pastures – at the monthly meetings of our forage study groups and with individual clients. Take your time to make sound decisions when renovating a field, and one day you'll stand at the edge of your field and look out over the lush, young growth. During the past few months, I’ve walked across a lot of pastures – at the monthly meetings of our forage study groups and with individual clients. Take your time to make sound decisions when renovating a field, and one day you'll stand at the edge of your field and look out over the lush, young growth.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57124 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:46:42 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57124-why-would-you-choose kalyn.waters@ufl.edu Forage-based livestock systems require year-round forage programs to provide sufficient nutrients to meet the cattle nutrient requirement. Forage-based livestock systems require year-round forage programs to provide sufficient nutrients to meet the cattle nutrient requirement.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57060 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:31:17 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57060-road-map-to-develop-forage-based-systems Beating the odds of farm consolidations or sell-offs, 4th generation family members at McIntyre Farms are now actively preparing for the 5th generation through soil health practices and multi-species grazing that will ensure their operation is sustainable for many years ahead. Beating the odds of farm consolidations or sell-offs, 4th generation family members at McIntyre Farms are now actively preparing for the 5th generation through soil health practices and multi-species grazing that will ensure their operation is sustainable for many years ahead.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/56522 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/56522-podcast-farming-rocks-and-not-liking-it-much-mcintyre-family-farm-makes-a-change Dairy grazing isn’t a simple science. Putting the milking herd on pasture involves more than providing access to grass. It’s a multifaceted system that involves the health and productivity of animals, plants and soil. Dairy grazing isn’t a simple science. Putting the milking herd on pasture involves more than providing access to grass. It’s a multifaceted system that involves the health and productivity of animals, plants and soil.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/56457 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:47:06 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/56457-dairy-forage-and-grazing-research-practical-insights Pasture-based dairy herds continue to grow in the U.S. as the demand for grass-fed and continued sustainable farming practices increases. Pasture-based dairy herds continue to grow in the U.S. as the demand for grass-fed and continued sustainable farming practices increases.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/55669 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:07:56 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/55669-precision-technologies-to-improve-dairy-grazing-systems Spring is around the corner, and with not much time left to plant, you have to start thinking about what crop to spring plant. Why not try Moxie teff grass enhanced with Yellow Jacket® seed coating? Spring is around the corner, and with not much time left to plant, you have to start thinking about what crop to spring plant.  Why not try Moxie teff grass enhanced with Yellow Jacket® seed coating?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/55960 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/55960-what-to-plant-in-the-spring BRBRG_PFor_SponContent_April_2021_1.jpg pkeyser@utk.edu http://www.agproud.com/articles/55870 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:01:10 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/55870-interseeding-legumes-into-native-grass-stands