This past week was a return to high summer temperature for all and lack of moisture for most in Indiana.
Keith Johnson
What does the word “stockpile” mean to you? Our understanding of the meaning is to “store away for future use.”
I received a phone call from a shepherd many years ago. He was confused as to why his ewes refused to eat what appeared to be beautiful alfalfa hay.
Two forage educational events are being held in southern Indiana on August 20 and 21. Preregistration is required for both events.
I hope you take more time evaluating what forage species and variety of that species should be purchased than the time taken to buy a vegetable at the grocery store. I
Timely alfalfa seeding is always important to getting an excellent stand, and when seeded late does not have time to develop into a winter hardy plant.
Environmental conditions that exist when forages are ready to be harvested influences the amount of hours that it takes to get to a safe baling moisture.
It’s that time of year when the yew (pronounced like the letter “U”) is likely in need of a trim to look best as a landscaping plant.
It has been my observation that many livestock producers that once used tower silos have transitioned to using plastic tubes for fermenting forages.
National Forage Week (June 20 – 26) is coming to a close. The leadership team of the Indiana Forage Council, a not-for- profit organization, decided it was appropriate to share on the council’s Facebook page the contributions forage crops provide the world.
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