As fall approaches, both alfalfa and grass hay crops need to be properly prepared for the upcoming winter. Hay fields should be thoroughly evaluated in late summer or early fall to determine which ...

My mind was wandering the other day as I was enjoying one of our beautiful North Dakota summer days, and I started thinking about how we are in August. How many more of these nice warm days do we have ...

It’s time for the first cutting of alfalfa, and as you’re out in the fields, it’s a prime opportunity to spot any issues and plan corrective actions. But what should you be looking for? First, check ...

Stem counts help assess alfalfa stand potential Producers usually experience some winterkill in alfalfa every spring, and 2015 is no exception. North Dakota State University researcher Marisol Berti ...

Even with decades of evidence showing enhanced soil health and lower machinery expenses, national no-till adoption rates ...

Research on forage crops at the University of Saskatchewan is yielding new varieties that could improve pasture performance, ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Aims Extensive knowledge of perennial forage root systems is essential, given their critical role in belowground C input. Methods Root length ...

University of Wyoming scientists are a part of a multi-state team launching research into perennial forage systems and help promote their adoption. UW will serve as a research hub site for western ...

Alfalfa production in Nigeria is experiencing a revolutionary shift from importation to domestic cultivation, driven by the ...