NDSU will break ground May 30 on two agricultural research facilities.

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

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

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

Nitrate levels are a concern when haying or ensiling corn.

Provide cattle with adequate feed and protection from winter weather extremes.

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

Producers need to beware of scams and know what they’re buying because feed quality can vary.

Lack of rain can impact forage production.

Monitoring key sites will help rangeland managers see what’s happening in an entire management unit.