Forage Supply Management Articles
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Pricing standing forage
Published on June 27, 2023
How to determine forage prices - finding a starting point for short-term sales. -
Recommendations for selecting hay and pasture forages for Michigan
Published on November 12, 2019
Selecting forage species and mixtures for hayfields and pastures may seem overwhelming. Let this new bulletin help you make decisions. -
Harvesting soybeans for forage
Published on September 5, 2019
Some producers may want to harvest soybeans for forage this year. Here is essential information for producing high quality soybean forage. -
Now is the time to plant fall cover crops for grazing
Published on August 27, 2019
Cover crops can be a good option for grazing. -
Last minute emergency forage planting options
Published on August 6, 2019
With time running out on the growing season, what are the best remaining options to extend forage supplies? -
Forage research field day scheduled for July 31
Published on July 12, 2019
Join us for a day of learning on a variety of trending forage topics. -
A better way to store silage
Published on July 2, 2019
Protect feed quality and reduce environmental risk. -
Emergency hay and silage forage crops
Published on July 1, 2019
What can you plant late in the season to boost your forage supply? -
Allocating limited forage to the cattle with the most potential
Published on June 28, 2019
Winter kill of alfalfa and excessive wetness at the time for planting and first cutting means that some farms will decrease forage supplies this year. It is important to make changes now rather than waiting until supplies run critically low. -
Livestock winter forage supplies may be short this year
Published on June 27, 2019
Hay carryover from last year is low, and with the current delayed hay harvest, that trend could continue, do not wait until you need the forage, make plans now! -
Baleage is different than all other forage making practices
Published on June 18, 2019
USDA Forage Specialist says knowing how baleage is different can get you a long way toward making better quality baleage. -
Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if you wait too long to order seed
Published on June 18, 2019
Producers are urged to contact their seed suppliers as soon as possible for availability of summer annuals.
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