Articles tagged under: forage
Herd Rebuilding May Take a Backseat
Published February 22, 2023
The dry conditions last fall have made farmers and ranchers leery of a future drought. Sterling Marketing Group President John Nalivka says livestock producers are still cautious about restocking and herd rebuilding might not happen in 2023. "The problem is…New Forage Association Formed
Published January 27, 2023
The newly formed Northern Plains Forage Association held its first meeting this past week at the Sioux Falls Farm Show. SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist Sara Bauder said it s a partnership of forage growers and industry partners to promote…Test Hay Quality
Published January 20, 2023
After last year's growing season, there's no shortage of forage, but NDSU Extension Forage Crops Specialist James Rogers says hay should be checked for quality. "With so much rainfall, the hay already on the ground received more moisture content than…Determining Winter Hay Needs
Published October 21, 2022
Forages are a critical part of feeding programs to make it through northern winters. North Dakota State University Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block recommends farmers conduct a thorough hay inventory for the upcoming feeding season. "You need to have…Finding the Right Balance of Nutrients for Livestock
Published June 6, 2022
Varying pasture conditions mean forage nutrients will also differ depending on location. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says a forage analysis can pay big dividends for a livestock herd. "Even in a drought situation, the forage mineral analysis…Cattle Liquidation Rates Rise Once Again
Published April 7, 2022
Oklahoma State University Derrell Peel says feed prices have brought up the issue of high liquidation rates once again. "Cattle prices are significantly higher now than they were this time last year. Revenue side looks good, but cost is going…Hay Prices Double In Portions of MN
Published August 9, 2021
It’s an interesting year to be in the commercial hay business. In addition to raising crops and cattle, Pennington County, Minnesota farmer Aaron Chervestad sells alfalfa and grass hay. Chervestad is getting phone calls from customers, but says it will…Walz Waives Trucking Regs to Help Farmers Get Forage
Published July 28, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order waiving trucking regulations to support Minnesota’s livestock producers who are facing a decrease in the availability of hay and other forages. Severe drought conditions have caused a decline in 10,000 acres of…A 40% Decline in Forage Production Forecast for ND
Published July 24, 2021
Experts addressed the 'elephant in the state' during the Carrington Research Extension Center field day: drought. Earlier this spring, NDSU Extension was forecasting a 20-to-25 percent reduction in forage production. Given the extensive drought conditions, those numbers were underestimated. Extension…