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White grubs, the larvae of beetles commonly known as May beetles and June beetles, can be pests of many different commodities.  Dead patches in brome fields in Kansas have recently been reported (Figure 1).  The sizes of the dead patches … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, demand remains low to moderate for all hay and prices are soft for all regions. There still seems to be no interest in buying and no new crop pricing has been reported. The word “drought” … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, demand remains low to moderate for all hay and prices are soft for all regions. There still seems to be no interest in buying and no new crop pricing has been reported as folks are … Continue reading →

It doesn’t seem like spring can decide to stay here for good. We experienced a wide range of temperatures in March, from +70°F to 15°F. Alfalfa weevil egg development threshold is above 48°F. This wide range of temperatures has placed … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, demand remains slow to moderate for all hay and prices were again, mostly steady for all regions. Most of the hay that is moving is on previously contracted hay. No new crop pricing has been … Continue reading →

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In this issue… 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides $4 Million for ASAFS ASAFS Request for Applications Now Open! Protecting the Soil While Being Profitable: Why Alfalfa is the Perfect Continuous Cover Research Funding, Crop Insurance Among Topics in Focus at … Continue reading →

The goal of the Western Grazing Network is to regionally pilot a new model of natural resource management, conservation and market-derived financing that values landscape functionality for both agriculture commodity production and a full suite of ecosystem services, including GHG … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, demand slow to moderate for all hay and prices were mostly steady for all regions. It was mostly an unremarkable week with folks trying to work the fields in windy conditions. According to the U.S. … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, demand was moderate for alfalfa but remained light for grass hay. Open weather, greening pastures and lower cattle numbers have all contributed to the lower demand. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for March 5th, … Continue reading →