Articles tagged under: Jeff Jackson
Quality is Questionable with the SD Hay Crop
Published August 23, 2019
Plentiful rains across South Dakota are bringing in a high tonnage alfalfa crop. The challenging part for some farmers may be getting the crop cut on time. WinField United alfalfa and forage specialist Jeff Jackson says farmers were watching their…Working Through a Wet Hay Season
Published July 24, 2019
It’s been a struggle for farmers and ranchers to put up quality hay this summer as wet conditions persist. Based in the Brookings, South Dakota area, WinField United alfalfa and forage specialist Jeff Jackson says small adjustments can be made…Farmers Seek Cover Crop Seed
Published June 21, 2019
With an okay from the USDA to hay and graze cover crops on prevented plant acres starting September 1, farmers and ranchers are securing cover crop seed. Some farmers and ranchers started planning for this announcement two weeks ago. Now,…Harvest Urgency for Alfalfa and Forage Sorghum
Published October 12, 2018
WinField United Alfalfa and Forage Specialist Jeff Jackson tells farmers if their alfalfa crop had a hard freeze, they may be able to wrap it up. “Farmers should cut the alfalfa higher than normal so they don’t have too much…SD Alfalfa In Good Condition
Published August 8, 2018
The alfalfa crop in South Dakota is generally in good condition. That’s according to WinField United Forage and Alfalfa Specialist Jeff Jackson. “We have a few places with drought conditions, but a majority of the state is in pretty good…