Archive for the "Forage" Tag

Cattle producers need to be on the lookout for nitrate toxicity in forage this year. Adverse weather can create non-ideal growing conditions […]

This month’s weather is offering prime growing conditions for cool-season forage production. Cattle producers seeking to maximize this window could see maximum […]

Drought isn’t anything new for cattle producers. But if you’re just starting out or dealing with your driest year yet, consider these […]

Making forage go farther is a priority for every cattle producer in consecutive years of severe to exceptional drought. Beef Specialist Ron […]

Now is the time to consider alfalfa to capture high prices amidst record-low hay stocks. North and South Dakota historically lead the […]

Dairy producers should start preparing for the butterfat changes in the summer months. While butterfat gains have increased remarkably, milkfat synthesis is […]

With drought still impacting much of the forage-producing area of the U.S., high hay prices could continue to impact livestock producers. What […]

Bad hay bales aren’t just a sign of a tough year. They’re also a clue that a herd’s nutrition is off. Hay […]

After a season crippled with hay shortages and exorbitant feed costs, cattle producers are digging out the last of their bales for […]

Can frost-seeded legumes make a difference in cattle profitability? A University of Forage extension specialist says yes. Craig Roberts says that legumes […]