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While there are many positives to incorporating forage cover crops into existing forage systems, differences in production, nutritional value, and animal gain exist.

As single digit and below zero temperatures arrive, be happy if you received snow recently. Sure, snow created some problems, but snow is good – for alfalfa.

Mapping the long-term reaction of woody plants to brush-control techniques can help landowners prioritize management practices to maximize the effectiveness of costly brush reduction, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research study.

The Annual Forage Insurance Plan is available for two different seven month growing seasons.

Fall armyworms are proving especially viscious for hay crops this year.

Late summer/early fall dry spell giving winter forage a slow start.

Fall alfalfa often produces the best quality forage of the year.

Frost causes important changes in forages so manage them carefully for safe feed.

Selecting the right nitrogen source when fertilizing pastures and hayfields has always been important in nitrogen use efficiency.

Small grains can accumulate high levels of nitrates.