Precipitation has been variable across the state which may lead to variable hay production and prices as we enter into fall ...

Hot spots or fire pockets are likely. Alert fire service to the possible hay fire incident. Close barns to minimize air ...

The Frasers run two 10-week joining periods each year, with a portion of the herd joined at the end of April for a ...

What is fodder? Usually, fodder is made of sprouted grains used as animal feed by small ranchers, hobby farms, and homesteaders. You can use many types of fodder to feed your animals, including hay, ...

Silage is fermented, high-moisture stored fodder which can be fed to cattle, sheep and other cud-chewing animals.

A fire engulfs and burned down a barn in the Town of Waukechon on Tuesday evening, with firefighters removing burning silage as smoke billowed out of a grain silo.

Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North ...

Silage and hay are preserved feeds that come in handy for dairy cows during periods of scarcity of green forage. The process of making silage involves fermentation under anaerobic conditions. It ...

Also, hay, silage, and green manure are made using it. Alfalfa hay, after being gathered using a swather and sun-dried in strips, is a rich source of calcium, vitamins, minerals, protein, and energy.

Other useful tips to stay safe this hay and silage season include baling up good bales, storing hay well, preventing fire, undertaking moisture checks and taking care when stacking, loading and ...