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.

Some producers may be facing a hay shortage.

Corn needs to stay cool in storage.

The 2013 growing season was unusual for pasture production and quality across North Dakota.

Harvesting light test weight barley as a forage crop may be a viable option this year.

NDSU research shows light test-weight corn can be used as cattle feed.