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There are a few spots remaining for the AFGC 2016 New Zealand Tour.  The deadline to reserve your spot is September 1, 2016.  To view details and reserve a spot click here.

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist COW/CALF CORNER – Forage sorghums are used by cattle producers for summer grazing or harvested for hay.  Forage sorghums can be very productive and high quality, but can also accumulate … Continue reading →

August 1, 2016 “There’s still time to get your entry in for the Kansas State Fair’s Market Alfalfa Show,” says Gene Algrim, Contest Manager. Entries for the contest must be pre-entered and the sample mailed by August 15 to the … Continue reading →

NAFA News – July 21, 2016. To view, please click the following link: http://alfalfa.org/newsletter/160721nafanews.htm. NAFA Board Meeting Held in Milwaukee, WI Dealing with the Quality Card You’ve Been Dealt, Daniel Wiersma, Alfalfa Business Manager, DuPont Pioneer Alfalfa Pollinator Research Initiative … Continue reading →

If you look closely, you can see the difference in color between some of the varieties. First cutting was July 8. Weeds are starting to come in and leaf hoppers are gaining. Next harvest date will be approximately August 8 … Continue reading →

PROGRESSIVE FORAGE GROWER – With the 2016 hay growing and harvest season well underway, USDA’s annual acreage report indicated U.S. hay harvested area will be up from a year earlier. The report, released June 30, set estimated all hay acreage … Continue reading →

NATIONAL FORAGE WEEK – Is June 19-25, 2016. Please celebrate this important week with us and help raise awareness and educate the public about the role of forages in dairy and meat consumption. See Friday’s Forage Fact!

NATIONAL FORAGE WEEK – Is June 19-25, 2016. Please celebrate this important week with us and help raise awareness and educate the public about the role of forages in dairy and meat consumption. See Thursday’s Forage Fact!

NATIONAL FORAGE WEEK – Is June 19-25, 2016. Please celebrate this important week with us and help raise awareness and educate the public about the role of forages in dairy and meat consumption. See Wednesday’s Forage Fact!

GREAT PLAINS GRAZING – Growing cover crops offers potential benefits, including improved soil health, but some crops can pose a danger to foraging livestock. Those contemplating this decision should know that some plants that work well as cover crops may … Continue reading →