Forage

Fortunately or unfortunately, people are creatures of habit. Over the years, we’ve developed behaviors and habits that will stick with us for a lifetime. This applies to our daily routines and the choices we make, both good and bad. Whether it’s not getting enough sleep, skimping on the sunscreen, or neglecting to floss on a daily basis, we often find ourselves guilty of making the same mistakes again and again. Unfortunately, this same phenomenon also holds true when it comes to grazing livestock. As you make plans for the upcoming growing season, here are a few of the more common grazing mistakes that we often fall prey to. Let’s do our best to break that habit and avoid these mistakes moving forward.

A list of meetings for Row Crop and Forage producers.

The November 2025 issue of Agronomy News (Volume 16, Issue 8)

Harnessing Cover Crops to Address Unique Farm Needs and Achieve Maximum Benefits

Dairy farms in particular recognize the value of winter forages like triticale as a high-yielding and high-quality forage crop for livestock. The yield potential for winter forages is largely based on planting date and fall nitrogen availability; these two critical factors determine the number of fall tillers, which set the yield potential for the following spring. Winter forages like triticale can also serve as a good source of protein, potentially making them a more economical alternative to other feed ingredients such as soybean meal for meeting ration protein needs.

Investigating Short Stature Corn as a High-Quality Forage Alternative

Tank Mix Options for Postemerge & Residual Weed Control in Soybean

Snap It or Scrap It: Putting Plant ID Apps to the Test

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