August/September 2015 路 VOL. 30 路 No. 1 MANAGING EDITOR Michael C. Rankin ART DIRECTOR Ryan D. Ebert ONLINE MANAGER Patti J. Hurtgen AUDIENCE MARKETING MGR. John R. Mansavage ADVERTISING SALES Jan C. Ford jford@hoards.com Kim E. Zilverberg kzilverberg@hayandforage.com ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Kaitlyn M. Webster kwebster@hayandforage.com W.D. HOARD & SONS PRESIDENT Brian V. Knox VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING Gary L. Vorpahl
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It took several years, but these Georgia dairies improved their soil quality with pastures.
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Breathable wrap improves hay Outdoor storage option preserves quality, reduces loss and improves consumption.
Change silage quality at harvest
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Several options exist to impact corn silage quality at the feedbunk.
A New Zealand model that works in southwest Missouri.
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DEPARTMENTS 4 First Cut 8 Custom Corner 22 Forage Shop Talk 26 Research Round-up 30 Machine Shed 38 Hay Market Update
BACK IN BUSINESS
KNOTROOT FOXTAIL: A NEW CHALLENGE
GETTING READY FOR HARVEST
NEW MACHINE INTRODUCTIONS
RAPID DRYING REDUCES LOSSES
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PLAN TO IMPROVE YOUR FORAGE I.Q.
A pasture dairy like few others
GRASS-FED FACES GROWING PAINS
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A FARM WITH ALFALFA ROOTS
ON THE COVER After a wet start, a weather window in early June finally allowed for first cut to be made at Schaufine Farms in Greenville, Ill. The generational farm is owned and operated by Boyd and Sandy Schaufelberger and their daughter, Amy. Photo by Art Director Ryan Ebert.
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