A Commercial Growers Perspective: Jory Freeburg

A Commercial Growers Perspective: Jory Freeburg

Jory Freeburg from Freeburg Hay chats with us about being a commercial hay grower; production practices, working with clients, and spring preparation.

Forage Sampling and Analysis: Rebecca Kern-Lunbery

Rebecca Kern-Lundbery from Ward Labs , talks with us about forage sampling.  We chat about how to get an accurate sample, sending your sample to the lab, and how to select an analysis package.

Northern Plains Forage Assn: David Elliot and Jeff Jackson

We talk to David Elliot (Pres) and Jeff Jackson (VP) of the Northern Plains Forage Association about this new organization and why connecting with others interested in forages matters.

Toxic Forages: Dr. Warren Rusche

Dr. Warren Rusche, extension feedlot specialist from South Dakota State University chats with us about toxicity problems that can arise with annual forages in the fall; prussic acid and nitrate toxicity.

Grazing Corn Residue: Dr. Mary Drewnoski

We talk with Dr. Mary Drewnoski, beef systems specialist from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln about utilizing crop residues as a forage resource; what options do we have, what quality can we expect and how do they fit into our production systems.  We also get an update on some new research in the field.