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Hay in a barn
Read article: Should I buy hay or grow my own hay?
Should I buy hay or grow my own hay?
While cost is the primary factor, there are several reasons to choose buying hay or growing it.Buy HayLimited land resources to use for hay...
summer annual forages growing in a field
Read article: Growing summer annual forages
Growing summer annual forages
With poor profitability projections on most row crop budgets, planting summer annual forages and using forage mixes for grazing should be considered...
black baldy cows grazing
Read article: Early spring grazing management tips
Early spring grazing management tips
Turning cows out on immature forages can have consequences. If forages are overgrazed early, permanent damage to grass stands can lower yields and...
bales of hay
Read article: Is it time to bale graze?
Is it time to bale graze?
Adding nutrients, organic matter, and ground cover to poorly productive lands have some raving about bale grazing. Added fertility and better water...

News Releases

round bale of hay
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....