Tag: hay
Avoid botulism, listeriosis risks in small grain baleage
Now is the time to review management practices to prevent possible botulism and listeriosis health risks associated with poor quality small grain baleage.
Small changes can accomplish big goals
Set long-term goals for improvement by making changes to your daily routines.
How to hay test for efficient winter feeding
How do you know how much hay, grain, and pasture your animals need? A hay test is a great place to start.
Feeding hay for winter needs
Learn more about the factors that cause hay nutrient degradation — some can be lowered.
Sit back, relax and educate yourself
Learn more about keeping your pastures healthy post-harvest and planning for the ensuing planting season.
Precision technology can also improve hay production
Hay makes up the No. 3 commercial crop in the U.S., and can greatly benefit from precision technology.
Too late for herbicide: Farmers need to control toxic cressleaf groundsel
It looks like a field of mustard, but it's not. And livestock producers pay attention: Cressleaf grounsel is toxic to cattle, horses, goats and sheep -- and humans.
Report acres with FSA
Call your FSA office ahead of your visit to set an appointment and to discuss any records or documentation that you may need for your appointment.
Take a second look at your hay habit
There are many factors that go into your decision to cut hay. The main question that you have to ask yourself is if cutting hay is the best management decision for your farm or are you doing it out of habit.
Understanding the hay market
Attending a sale searching to purchase hay can be exhausting. Check out this guide to know what the terms mean and what the hay means for your animals.
