The grass hay sampled averaged 49.28% TDN (range of 25.3% to 59%) and 9.75% CP (range of 5.83% to 17.51%). The mixed ...
Kansas State University will host the Kansas Forage Conference next month at its Southwest Research-Extension Center The ...
Due to the drought, there has been a significant lack of forage available for livestock to consume, making it more important than ever for producers to preserve the forage they do have on their ...
Modern technology can help producers “double dip” by establishing cover crops earlier in the season and achieve both fall and ...
An insurance management program may help hay and forage growers protect their bottom line in light of drought conditions that persist in the High Plains. James Mitchell, an assistant professor and ...
Recently, I have been assisting several livestock producers and horse owners with interpreting their forage analysis reports. These folks submitted forage/hay samples to a certified laboratory for ...
The market for hay and forage is generally good, according to Alejandro Plastina, associate professor in the Department of Economics at Iowa State University. Fertilizer costs are soaring, especially ...
Livestock owners need to be aware that frost and freezing weather can result in some forage species becoming toxic with ...
Weather trends toward drought have Texas cattle producers considering their options as cool-season forage planting gets ...