News — Farming
The Warm Season Grass Playbook: Practical Tips for Millet, Sorghum, and Sudan Success
When hot, dry summers reduce cool-season hay yields, warm-season grasses like millet, sorghum, and sorghum-Sudan hybrids can fill the gap.
As Jeffrey “Alfalfa” Jackson says: “If you like to haul manure, go ahead. If you want more efficient feed, think fiber digestibility.”
Precision in the Fields: Leveraging GPS Technology for Smarter Farming
Incorporating insights from the Hay Kings podcast interview with Joey Koebelen of Deep Sand Technology, farmers exploring GPS technology for their operations can benefit from the following actionable steps:
1. Evaluate the Need for GPS in Your Farming Operations
1. Evaluate the Need for GPS in Your Farming Operations
2. Understand Different GPS Options
3. Plan for Installation and Support
4. Leverage GPS for Advanced Farming Practices
Optimizing Hay Nutrition: Strategic Insights for Hay Farmers
Hay farming, integral to livestock nutrition, requires a deep understanding of forage quality to ensure that the nutritional needs of animals are met efficiently and economically. Here, we explore the practical applications of recent advancements in forage analysis and management, focusing on alfalfa, a predominant forage crop known for its high fiber content and nutritional value.
Market Implications of Forage Quality: Insights from Dr. Dan Putnam
Dr. Putnam emphasized that the digestibility of fiber—particularly how Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) and Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) influence the nutritional uptake—is crucial for assessing the quality of hay.
Revitalizing Alfalfa: Embracing Opportunities and Innovation in Hay Production
