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HERE IS YOUR KANSAS HAY MARKET REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 30th

Compared to the last report, demand and trade activity remained slow. Buyers have slowed way down on purchases of all types of hay. Grinding alfalfa price fell again for most regions, while grass hay was mostly steady. Producers report that … Continue reading

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Control woody plants on rangeland: Basal bark and cut-stump herbicide applications

Late summer and fall can be an excellent time to treat unwanted stands of woody plants. Scattered stands of individual trees should be treated individually using the basal bark method (for labeled plants less than 4-6 inches in diameter) or … Continue reading

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Small grain forage options for this fall

In the past two years, pasture productivity has been reduced, and forage supplies have been greatly reduced due to dry weather. In 2022, conditions tended to be worse in western KS, and in 2023, eastern KS suffered drought. Some regions … Continue reading

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Alfalfa management options for short or drought-stressed stands

A recent eUpdate article from early September discussed the best time for the last cuttings of alfalfa ahead of the winter months (https://bit.ly/3P7QIk4). The decision should be weather-based at this time of the year because the timing of the last … Continue reading

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HERE IS YOUR KANSAS HAY MARKET REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 23rd

Compared to the last report, demand increased but trade activity remained slow. Grinding alfalfa price fell again for most regions while grass hay was mostly steady. Producers have been busy in the fields with harvest, and if not harvesting, they … Continue reading

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Save $. Register Today!

Early Bird Deadline Ends October 23! NAFA’s 2023 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) will be held in person and Companies/Farms registering more than one person will receive a $50 discount per additional registrant. One of the most successful programs available … Continue reading

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John Weir to present at KSU in November, “Burning Outside the Box.”

The legendary John Weir, Oklahoma State, Prescribed Fire, Extension Specialist will be delivering the 23rd Annual Kling L. Anderson Lecture, “Burning Outside the Box,” at 3:30 pm, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Room 1018, Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center, Kansas State University.

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KSFGC 2023 Winter Forage Conference for December 6, 2023 has been CANCELLED

Mark your calendars! The KSFGC Winter Forage Conference to be held on December 6, 2023, Ottawa, KS. More details coming soon.

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NAFA News – September 19, 2023

In this issue… September 30 Crop Insurance Deadlines Mark Your Calendar! NAFA’s 2023 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) Set for November 8 & 9 DLF Acquires Corteva Agriscience Alfalfa Breeding Program Evolving Seed Coating Solutions – What Growers Need for … Continue reading

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HERE IS YOUR KANSAS HAY MARKET REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 16TH

Compared to the last report, demand increased but trade activity remained slow, prices were mixed with grinding alfalfa continuing to fall in most regions and grass hay bumping up a bit. Producers report they have had a lot of inquiries … Continue reading

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