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This past week, demand was light, and trades remained slow. Prices were mostly steady with the exception for dairy alfalfa which was $.05/point RFV lower for most regions. All other hay is also feeling a downward pressure as the new … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, and trades remained slow. Prices were mostly steady. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for the week of March 25th, with the northern Plains’ drought occurring at multiple time scales, current impacts include poor … Continue reading →

In this issue… DC Fly-In Focuses on Alfalfa Industry Priorities and Research Funding Needs NAFA Advocates for Improved Implementation of Conservation Crop Rotation Program for Alfalfa Farmers NAFA Meets with USDA Officials Regarding Crop Insurance New Use Research Getting Underway … Continue reading →

In this issue: Feeder Cattle Markets Across Four Marches Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Spring Pasture Management Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist Enhancing Meat Quality Through Management Decisions Pre-Calving … Continue reading →

Manhattan KS, March 27, 2025 – Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15, 2025, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both … Continue reading →

Cattle should be removed from wheat pastures when the crop reaches first hollow stem (FHS). Grazing past this stage can severely affect wheat yields. For a full explanation, please refer to the companion article in this eUpdate, “Optimal time to … Continue reading →

By Mike Rankin, Senior Editor Selling hay in the horse market can be both rewarding and frustrating. Even so, that market is the lifeblood for many commercial hay producers, especially those who make small square bales. “We sometimes consider horse people … Continue reading →

From onpasture.com Thanks for this article go to UNL Beefwatch and Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator, Beef Systems, at University of Nebraska Lincoln. You can always find great grazing related information by checking out the UNL Beefwatch newsletter. The last year … Continue reading →