Articles tagged under: forage

More Crop Insurance Options for Forage Crops

Published July 9, 2026

USDA is expanding crop insurance options for forage producers in a dozen states, including Minnesota and the Dakotas. Beginning with the 2027 crop year, eligible farmers can choose between Yield Protection, Revenue Protection and Revenue Protection with a Harvest Price…
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Don’t Overgraze

Published October 18, 2023

Monitoring grazing in fall can help prevent a negative impact to 2024 forage production. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan advises ranchers to maintain grazing at levels between 40-to-60 percent. Overgrazing could cause severe long-term impacts. "We've seen…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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