Range monitoring helps producers provide abundant and nutritious forage for their livestock.

Don’t wait until hay supplies run out to find other feeds.

In North Dakota, April-June precipitation is a good predictor of annual forage production in mixed-grass prairies.

Preservatives may be the answer if the moisture content of harvested hay is too high for proper storage.

Planting a cover crop can enhance soil health while creating feed for late-season grazing or hay and haylage production.

Alfalfa is one of the most economically important hay crops impacted by drought.

Drought may lead to widespread winter-killed alfalfa this year.

Continuing drought conditions will have an impact on forage production.

NDSU’s dairy specialist offers tips for making good corn silage.

Grazing too early will reduce plant vigor, thin existing stands, lower total forage production, and increase disease, insect and weed infestations.