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In 2022, forage production was limited during the summer, and filling the gaps during the fall/winter will be a challenge. Small grain forages can be a profitable option for producers. They can be planted in the fall and either terminated … Continue reading →

Millions of tons of crop residue and other low-quality forages are produced every year in the United States. However, because of their bulkiness, relatively low energy and protein feeding value, and value for covering the soil, little of this abundant … Continue reading →

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

Many Kansas cattle operations rely on some type of harvested feed to use in the winter months and common among those sources is forage sorghum, millets, sorghum-sudangrass, and sudan. Forages in the sorghum family are prone to two different problems … Continue reading →

This Midwest DEWS Research Webinar highlighted results from a NIDIS-funded research study that analyzed the rapid transitions in precipitation extremes in the Midwest. The Midwest region regularly experiences precipitation extremes, both flood and drought. However, these extremes and their corresponding … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, the hay market continues to be crazy! and has been difficult to keep up with the changes. Prices continue to rise as there is just not enough hay out there to cover all needs. Much … Continue reading →

Fall is not the time to be lax about alfalfa management, especially newly seeded alfalfa. Take a couple of minute tor refresh your memory in regard to some key management practices.

Calling all players in the alfalfa industry … you won’t want to miss the 2022 World Alfalfa Congress! Nearly 400 people have already registered. If you’re not one of them, act today. The 2022 World Alfalfa Congress will be held … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, the hay market bumped up a little in all regions in response to the short supply and deteriorating drought conditions. Producers in many parts of the state saw some rain this past week but, once … Continue reading →

It’s a busy time of the year with winter crops being seeded and fall harvest underway. Also important is our plans for seeding alfalfa next year. There are some things than can be done yet this fall in preparation for … Continue reading →