Mature hay is hay. It may be brome hay, prairie hay or any other type of hay. But in the end, it’s just hay until it’s been tested. Forage tests tell the tale of whether hay is of good quality and ...

Often, the terms Total Digestible Nutrients and energy are used interchangeably when discussing forages and feeds, but realistically TDN is one measurement of energy. There are many different ...

When livestock producers buy hay, they usually think in terms of how many tons they need to feed their livestock through the winter, said David Fernandez, Extension livestock specialist and interim ...

If you haven't been testing the forage you feed to livestock, this might be the year to start. Many livestock producers across the Upper Midwest will be feeding an unusual blend of high- and ...

Forage crops and pastures provide feed for grazing livestock. Quality forage is necessary to provide nutrients in rations to keep livestock healthy and productive. Purdue Extension created an ...

Pest & Crop Newsletter provides timely information about pests and crops throughout Indiana. Our objective is to keep you informed about pest problems and crop development issues and to keep you ...