The impact of the ethanol driven rise in corn prices continues to generate the attention of everyone from members of Congress, to academics, to the end users of these crops, to farmers who are trying to find the mix of crops that will best serve them in the coming year. The impact of the ethanol driven rise in corn prices continues to generate the attention of everyone from members of Congress, to academics, to the end users of these crops, to farmers who are trying to find the mix of...

The army worm infestation is getting all the attention, but it was the Easter freeze that's hit hay and forage hard, said hay and forage market reporter Tony Hancock. Because farmers are pasturing their livestock now rather than feeding hay, hay prices on the state level haven't been updated since late last year, he said. Damage to orchards and vineyards drew attention during the freeze, but Raines and other farmers discovered important forage crops were damaged, as well. But army worms...

As an alternative to offering what will likely be "expensive" supplemental hay at a time now when cows could easily utilize a little more energy, feed the cows 2-3 pounds of whole corn per head per day. Also, extend rest periods now to 35 or more days for most forage species. His rested pastures recovered much more quickly that fall, and were significantly more productive than others' in the County that were allowed to be grazed down to the soil. If your forage growth has stopped, pull the...

Organic activists and environmental extremist groups would have the public believe that Roundup Ready (glyphosate tolerant) alfalfa is a "threat to organic alfalfa and alfalfa export markets. edu, click on Biotech Alfalfa ), for gene flow to occur from one hay field to another, the following must occur: 1) Fields must flower simultaneously; 2) Pollinators must move between fields; 3) Pollen must fertilize plants; 4) Embryos must turn into seeds: 5) Seed must fall to ground and germinate;...

Printer Friendly FormatEmail Page. If taproots and crown tissue still appear normal and stand densities are adequate, you are encouraged to plan to harvest the remainder of the haying season. What if alfalfa stand is badly damaged? "If you are among the Iowa growers who are questioning their hay production options and feel that their alfalfa stands are 'beyond hope,' you might want to consider a short-term forage alternative from our list of suitable emergency forage crops," says Barnhart....

Unfortunately, some Salmonella bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics, largely as a result of the use of antibiotics to promote the growth of feed animals. What is the government doing about salmonellosis? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) monitors the frequency of Salmonella infections in the country and assists the local and State Health Departments to investigate outbreaks and devise control measures. Food may also become contaminated by the unwashed hands of...