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Progressive Forage
July 1, 2024
Edition: 7
Digital edition
Back to TopNews & business
Back to TopAccessing agriculture: Getting started in ranching and farming amid rising land costs
Beginning farmers and ranchers face many challenges including finding land and creating capital for ranch and farm needs. The USDA FSA makes and guarantees loans for beginning farmers and ranchers to help them get started in their agricultural pursuits.
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Transition planning traps
Avoid transition planning problems with these tips on entity planning, inaccessible cash, fragmented assets and retirement planning.
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Topic articles
Back to TopClean, consistent feed can improve cow resilience
A central focus of feed hygiene is reducing the levels of pathogens that can enter the cow and disrupt rumen function and hindgut health.
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Maximizing forage quality: Key considerations for successful ensiling
By embracing the best practices in inoculant use and management, you can lay the foundation for sustained forage quality and herd productivity for years to come.
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The unseen expense of weed competition
How to identify and estimate hidden farm costs to increase profitability.
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Don’t let drought keep cattle performance down
Here are five considerations to help you efficiently deal with drought and optimize cattle performance on your operation.
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A collaboration for data collection
The goal of the incubator farms is to provide field-sized soil fertility and crop nutrient management research to promote sustainable and efficient practices with producers.
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Trend toward alternative forages means adjusting crop nutrition protocols
As the trend toward alternative forages grows, ongoing research and on-farm trials will be essential for refining crop nutrition strategies.
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Building integrity in the soil
For commercial farmers, prioritizing soil integrity through proper mineral management is essential for sustainable and productive agriculture.
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