The U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow producers to graze, hay or cut cover crops on prevented-planting acres beginning Sept. 1.

Timing is important when harvesting alfalfa as feed for dairy cows.

Grain yield potential may have declined to a point where harvesting the small grains as forage makes more sense than waiting to harvest the crop as grain.

The rapid maturation of winter rye makes the timing of harvest critical to ensure optimum nutrient content for livestock.

NDSU’s dairy specialist offers tips on turning frost-damaged corn into silage.

Drought is impacting this year’s hay production, forcing livestock producers to find other sources of feed.

NDSU’s rangeland management specialist offers advice for harvesting Conservation Reserve Program land for hay.

It is important to not graze alfalfa or alfalfa-grass stands too short.

Nitrate levels are a concern when haying or ensiling corn.

Harvesting corn wet may be an option for producers who want to avoid high drying costs this year.