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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? -
Good hay crop in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula
Published on August 5, 2019
So far, local farmers report an above-average yield and good quality hay despite a wet and late spring season. -
Getting the most from your single-cut hay system
Published on August 2, 2019
For a variety of reasons, many hay acres across Michigan are harvested only once per year. Here are some tips for good results in this situation. -
Visit Israel to learn about dairy with an MSU twist
Published on July 17, 2019
An intriguing opportunity to combine your interest in dairy management with a visit to historic Israel. The Israel Dairy School has a special session planned for US dairy farmers January 5-11, 2020. -
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? -
Agronomic guidelines for late planted silage corn
Published on June 28, 2019
Management adjustments are needed when planting silage corn late in the growing season. -
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!