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Cow eating pelleted feed
Supplementing cows on drought-stressed pastures
Supplementing cows during drought is common practice. Harvested forages, such as hay, can be used to replace available forage for grazing. However,...
A recently mowed hay field.
Fall management of forages in Central Illinois
Fall is a vital season for managing forage crops in Illinois. The choices producers make now can influence how well their fields endure the winter...
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More grazing days equals more profit
Record high prices, while certainly a good thing, can leave many cattlemen in a state of awe and somewhat lax on cost control.Common sense and...
Hay in a barn
Tips for hay storage
Whether you are buying hay or making it yourself, it can be expensive. Reducing the need for stored feeds is a key profitability indicator for beef...
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2025 Illinois Forage Expo Slated for July 30
DAVIS, Ill.--Demonstrations, equipment, and education will be the features of the July 30, 2025, Illinois Forage Expo.  The event will be co-hosted by the Don Brown Farm and the Eric Stiegler Farm and held at Eric Stiegler’s Farm, 9776 Il Route 75 E, Davis, Il, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m....