Feed accounts for the biggest proportion of variable costs on a dairy farm. But that cost is often unnecessarily high because farmers fail to match silage quality to the needs of different stock ...

There have been some notable trends in fall and winter feed test results to date. Environmental factors during the growing season such as temperature, available moisture, and soil nutrients all ...

Glacier FarmMedia - Manitoba Agriculture is urging producers to test their feed after a harvest analysis report flagged ...

Feed costs are typically the largest component of annual cow costs in cow-calf operations. Total feed cost includes grazing cost, harvested forage and purchased supplemental feed. Producers can ...

As you reflect on the year ahead, have you accurately accounted for your forage supply? Learn how to start making assessments ...

Sheep farmers are being urged to conduct a forage analysis at least six weeks before lambing to ensure ewes receive the ...

In their research, cow/calf pairs grazed pastures at the recommended stocking rate for bromegrass in that area, or were stocked at twice the recommended rate and offered supplemental feed equal to 50% ...

Forage availability difficulties have both dairy producers and nutritionists looking for options. Unlike in years past, higher grain diets may be the next best option economically these days; however, ...