Cutting better-quality silage earlier will always result in improved animal performance, with less dependence on purchased concentrates, which will undoubtedly be critical next winter, writes ruminant ...

Underuse of fertiliser and a focus on yield is limiting the availability of quality grass and the potential amount of milk produced from forage in Northern Ireland, according to scientists. Delegates ...

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) has emerged as a vital forage resource, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, due to its high biomass yield and adaptability to diverse agronomic ...

Producers should think about how much silage they need, rather than how much they can make this season, according to EBLEX‘s Liz Genever. With cereal and straw rations currently offering attractive ...

Producers hoping to mitigate annual ryegrass growth for warm-season hay production have options and should start sooner than later, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Annual ryegrass, ...

Cows prefer silage containing red clover, which also boosts their milk production. New research conducted in Finland also discovered that silage made from grass in late summer is no comparison for the ...

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As the days lengthen and signs of spring start to appear, thoughts turn to the 2019 grass growing season and how best to manage swards. However, the best laid plans are always at the mercy of the ...

BISMARCK, N.D. - As ranchers are considering how long to leave the cows on pasture this fall, an online tool might help them determine how much more grass production might remain. Grass-Cast was ...

The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has urged dairy farmers to prioritize planning for sufficient animal feeds to ensure sustainable production, good animal ...