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BEEFTIPS KSU – By Keith Harmoney, range scientist, Hays I was recently asked how the drought of 2022 will affect forage growth in 2023 and how drought-stricken pastures should be managed during the fall and winter prior to next growing season.  … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, prices, once again were mostly steady and demand remained strong while stores continue to dwindle. Some folks are still swathing their last cutting of alfalfa which seems to be taking twice as long as yields … Continue reading →

The quality analyses of our hay samples can give us some indication of where we might improve our quality in future cuttings. With the Calibrate Quality Tests that are available from several labs that are focused on testing the HarvXtra … Continue reading →

COW/CALF CORNER, By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Nutrition Specialist We finally got enough rain in parts of Oklahoma for our wheat and other cool-season annuals to start emerging. This is extremely late for our normal wheat grazing … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, prices were mostly steady for a second week while demand remained strong, supplies available to purchase remained slim. Reports indicate there is not much alfalfa out there to purchase, unless one is willing to pay … Continue reading →

Todays video clip focuses of the quality tests of our alfalfa hay and especially the ash content found in the samples submitted. Take a couple of minutes to view this weeks video by clicking on the safe link below to … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, prices were steady, and demand remained strong. As the drought drags on, spirits are low, and concerns remain high with producers and end users in the hay and forage industry. Reports indicate there is not … Continue reading →

The last alfalfa cutting of the season gives an opportunity to change things up a bit. If you have the ability to put up horse hay in small bales, this last cutting of the season can be a great opportunity … Continue reading →

The Rainfall Index (RI) Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance program is designed to provide coverage on your pasture, rangeland, or forage acres. The program is designed to give you the ability to help cover replacement feed costs when a loss … Continue reading →

Daren Redfearn, Nebraska Extension Forage and Crop Residue Specialist There are three critical time periods that occur during drought. These are immediately before, during, and following drought. These phases appear to be separate and are usually described as such. However, … Continue reading →