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Compared to the last report demand remains good, trade activity slow to moderate, and prices remained mostly steady. New crop production outlook is overall slightly positive with the abundance of rain and bales slowly hitting the ground as prices continue … Continue reading →

Rangeland production lost to woody encroachmentin Great Plains grasslands Remove, Reduce, or Manipulate? Best Practices for Brush Management ConservationStandards in Great Plains Grasslands Integrated Pest Management for Woody Encroachment

Compared to the last report demand remains good, trade activity slow to moderate, and prices remained mostly steady. First cutting hay continues to be baled despite rain delays and new crop prices continue to trickle in. According to the U.S. … Continue reading →

COW/CALF CORNER – By Paul Vining, OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences Graduate Research Assistant Cutting and bailing hay sometimes becomes a “hurry up and wait” process, while waiting on passing rain showers. Hay should be baled when it … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report demand remains good, trade activity remains slow, and prices remained mostly steady. Hay is starting to hit the ground, even with rain chances, and new crop prices continue to trickle in. However, there seems to … Continue reading →

In this issue… NAFA Presents at FCIC Board Meeting Sustainable Agriculture & Research Funding Focus of DC Zoom-In Summer Board Meeting Set for Seattle – June 21-22 USDA Increases Flexibility for Annual Forage Insurance, Rainfall Index Basic Provisions Newell Presents … Continue reading →

Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend remembering our military and family. Compared to the last report demand remains good, trade activity remains slow, and prices remained mostly steady. New crop prices are starting to show up, a … Continue reading →

It is time to start thinking about attending this year and register! Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals. Register Here. The cost is $350 per student … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report demand remains good, trade activity remains slow and prices remained mostly steady, however there was an undertone of strength to both grass hay and alfalfa. First cut alfalfa is right around the corner, 2-4 weeks … Continue reading →

The potential for high nitrate concentrations in crops such as corn, sorghum, canola, cereal grains (including wheat), and some grasses occurs after exposure to drought, hail, frost, cloudy weather, or soil fertility imbalance. Nitrates accumulate in the lower portion of … Continue reading →