Hay and Forage
K-State Extension agronomists discuss improving forage quality as hay season approaches.
University of Missouri forage specialist Carson Roberts warns that equipment inflation is outpacing cattle prices, making it time for many producers to treat haying as a separate — and potentially unprofitable — enterprise.
Research shows producers can strategically use feeding time to aid in their calving season.
Missouri Extension State forage specialist Carson Roberts explains three factors that determine profitability when putting up hay.
Limit-feeding corn grain can be economically advantageous when the price of hay becomes too high due to short supply.
As producers prepare for calving season and evaluate cow herd nutrition, here are some strategies to make sure cows are getting adequate nutrition.
University of Missouri Extension specialists find that producers see up to $300 savings in feeding costs per calf when their livestock graze standing milo through the winter.
From forage testing to heifer development, K-State’s Jason Warner shares the top 10 management practices producers should be mindful of in December.
K-State’s Emma Briggs shares tips for forage and feed sampling and testing.
Modern technology can help producers “double dip” by establishing cover crops earlier in the season and achieve both fall and spring grazing from the same piece of ground.
Iowa Beef Center’s Garland Dahlke shares what is key to a newly weaned calf’s diet.
OSU’s Mark Johnson shares strategies to follow when estimating winter hay needs for your cow herd.
Farm machinery manufacturers are releasing details on Model Year 2026 balers and hay tools that feature increased automation, data integration and enhanced designs to help cover more acres in a single day.
Missouri Extension State forage specialist Carson Roberts suggests four alternatives that could be more economical than growing hay for your animals.
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Missouri Extension State Forage Specialist Carson Roberts says hay is expensive to make and encourages producers to find other options for winter feed.
Here’s the latest new products to help cattle producers in their operations.
A false report surfaced online, eliciting a direct response from the manufacturer that could not be more clear: “We’re not shutting down U.S. manufacturing. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.”
For yield and quality, May is the best time to harvest cool-season grasses.
Two trusted names in the equipment industry take a deep dive into the utility livestock tractor segment and explore how John Deere is evolving hay tools.
It’s important to plan ahead for if pasture conditions deteriorate to the point of having to supplement or feed pairs in confinement.
Take a deep dive into the used hay and forage segment, learn how used equipment sales in the Mid-Atlantic are faring, and find out why stronger crop prices are a real possibility.
2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Program winners share these tips for improving grazing.
With a ‘safe-to-fail’ approach, Barb Downey and Joe Carpenter try new practices.
Virtual fencing technology is ever-changing and producers have several options available in the U.S. to find what fits their operations.
Make data-driven decisions for your ranch with precise information on forage quality and livestock nutritional demands through manure analysis.
The addition of weave automation allows less reliance on operator skill to make a uniformed bale and streamlines the baling process.