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Home-raised forages form the cornerstone of the Winch family dairy operation

Continuous learning and exploration of new ideas allows the Winch family to work toward perfecting their forage programs.

September 6, 2022

Martha Hoffman Kerestes

Peter and Christina Winch and their family milk about 240 cows with four Delaval robots near Fennimore, Wisconsin. Growing as much of their feed as they can is a key part of the operation.

Custom harvesting built on pillars of relationships and dedicated service

July 14, 2022

Martha Hoffman Kerestes

Conscientious service and strong relationships are the hallmark of HD Custom Forage Harvesting LLC.

Cropping strategies optimize acreage, manage costs

May 30, 2022

Jayne Sebright and Emily Barge

Innovative planting and cropping strategies are helping Pennsylvania dairy producer Ben Peckman weather the storm of high fertilizer and other input costs.

The edge on preservatives

April 30, 2022

Joy Hendrix

Shortcuts aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution, but the saying “work smarter, not harder” has some merit.

Double Dutch into new forage options

January 31, 2022

Martha Hoffman Kerestes

What started as a time-saving decision about five years ago has led to a journey of soil health improvement and more flexible ways to produce forage for a dairy and feedlot.

Hay brings the farm forward

December 31, 2021

Martha Hoffman Kerestes

When Bryan Gvillo baled and sold his first 3,500 square bales at 16, he had no clue what the hay business would become.

Emily Fulstone is a seventh-generation producer from Smith Valley, Nevada.

Brewing better soil

November 30, 2021

Joy Hendrix

It’s not hard to identify something you could be better at; the challenge is implementing the change to be better at it. Emily Fulstone takes that challenge head on.

A day in the life of a forage specialist

November 1, 2021

Derek Wawack

You may wonder what a day in the life of an on-farm forage specialist looks like, so I’m here to share my story. The late founder of Alltech, Dr. Pearse Lyons, always said everyone is in sales, and that is very true.

The road less traveled

September 29, 2021

Joy Hendrix

Sometimes finding a hay market that fits your system isn’t about taking the easiest or most popular route; you may have to find the road less traveled.

For the love of farming and health of the soil

September 1, 2021

Kelsey Pagel

Sandy Ridge Farms Inc. (SRF), located in Newsoms, Virginia, raises over 1,400 acres of corn, soybeans, cotton, peanuts and a few cows.

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Home-raised forages form the cornerstone of the Winch family dairy operation

Custom harvesting built on pillars of relationships and dedicated service

Cropping strategies optimize acreage, manage costs

The edge on preservatives

Double Dutch into new forage options

Hay brings the farm forward

Brewing better soil

A day in the life of a forage specialist

The road less traveled

For the love of farming and health of the soil

Upsets and underdogs

Forage Market Insights: Seasonal changes coming

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