NDSU Extension specialists offer tips for planning annual forage crops.

The best practice for alfalfa weevil management is scouting.

Blister beetles are attracted to blooming alfalfa and weeds.

National Forage Week is June 19-25.

Proper curing and testing of hay containing sweet clover, as well as proper feeding management, can overcome potential issues.

The best forage species will vary based on the primary planned use.

Monitoring pastures in the fall is critical to spring forage production.

Cool temperatures and other fall stressors can lead to the development of prussic acid or accumulation of nitrates in sorghum forages.

James Rogers is the new NDSU Extension forage crops production specialist based at the NCREC near Minot.

Following best practices helps ranchers capture and maintain forage quality.