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Demand is still low for grinding hay; however, trade activity has picked up a bit as buyers are looking for bargains and many sellers are willing to let go of old crop hay in order to clean out barns. New … Continue reading →

NAFA is pleased to be working with AgriLogic Consulting on a new alfalfa revenue crop insurance product through the 508(h) process allowing us to develop an insurance product that is in the best interests of alfalfa farmers. USDA’s Risk Management Agency Federal … Continue reading →

This article is the second part of a two-article series on annual forage insurance. The first article is focused on policy basics and can be found in this eUpdate. The deadline to purchase Annual Forage Insurance (AFI) is July 15 … Continue reading →

The deadline to purchase Annual Forage Insurance (AFI) is July 15 for any annual forage crop planted from August 2024 to July 2025, which is recognized as the 2025 commodity year. Producers who buy coverage will have premiums billed on … Continue reading →

Demand is low and trade activity is slow although there have been a few more loads traded this past week. Producers continue planting, swathing, and spraying across the state. New crop pricing is still slow to come in, as folks … Continue reading →

The Tallgrass Legacy Alliance is sponsoring a Native hay meadow production tour + ecological drivers for grazing management decisions workshop on July 2, 2024. It will begin at 11:00 AM, at the Woodson Wildlife Area/Lake Fegan, 738 Fegan Road, Toronto, … Continue reading →

In this issue… SPECIAL EDITION: Farm Bill Update – Alfalfa Mentioned in House Ag Committee Markup Just click on the headline above to start reading, or here for the entire newsletter.

In this issue… Save the Date… Revenue Crop Insurance Listening Session – Tuesday, June 11 – Register Today! Summer Board Meeting Set for Pasco, WA – June 27 Managing the Alfalfa Weevil Insights from the Hill Member Spotlight – MacDon … Continue reading →

Take advantage of annual forages By Amber Friedrichsen, Associate Editor Annual forages can be valuable tools for livestock producers who want to diversify their forage resources and bolster their feed supplies. They are especially useful to extend the grazing season in … Continue reading →

Demand is low and trade activity is slow on a limited test. Few people are moving hay this week as producers continue planting, swathing, and spraying across the state. Still no signs of new crop pricing, as folks try to … Continue reading →