Mature hay is hay. It may be brome hay, prairie hay or any other type of hay. But in the end, it’s just hay until it’s been tested. Forage tests tell the tale of whether hay is of good quality and ...

With BMR corn becoming less available, short-stature corn is emerging as a silage option that can still improve fiber ...

As seed companies phase out brown midrib corn silage hybrids, producers are reevaluating how to maintain forage quality and ...

Livestock production depends largely on the feeding program; and what you should feed your animals will depend on an analysis of the forage quality. So, what is forage quality? It is the potential of ...

Oklahoma is quickly approaching a change of seasons. This is the time of year when producers are taking inventory of hay supplies, pricing and making forage purchases necessary to bridge the gap ...

Forage crops and pastures provide feed for grazing livestock. Quality forage is necessary to provide nutrients in rations to keep livestock healthy and productive. Purdue Extension created an ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Cattle producers should know the nutrient contents of their feedstuffs so they can be prepared to help their herds weather the coming winter, a Purdue Extension beef specialist ...

Discover why planning silage early boosts forage quality and dairy margins. Learn how testing, timing, and better management can maximise ...