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Rains benefit forage harvest

A regional agronomist says rains during the growing season have been ideal for forage production. AgroLiquid’s John Leif covers the northeastern U.S. and Ontario. “Those Midsummer rains were able to get a nice second cutting,” he says. “And for those that are into their... Read More.

Forage production ideal in Michigan

A Michigan dairy farmer says weaker feed prices and good supplies have boosted optimism for the year ahead. Doug Chapin is the chairman of the Michigan Milk Producers Association. “We’re feeling very comfortable on our feed supply coming in and actually from other members... Read More.

MO dairy farmer: good forage available this year

A dairy farmer from southwest Missouri says drought conditions have improved tremendously this spring and that means more hay to feed cattle. Three months ago, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed Laclede County, Missouri in moderate drought and today the map shows no drought. Jack Dill... Read More.