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Hay market trade slow; demand light; Most of the activity is on previously contracted hay.Hit and miss showers occurred across western Kansas and, although gratefully received, did not provide much relief from the drought conditions. Rain continues to fall, however, … Continue reading →

HAY & FORAGE GROWER – Dairy cattle and other ruminants are biologically designed to convert forages and other fibrous feeds into high-quality milk and meat for human consumption. The rumen microorganisms are the key to making this system work. Forages … Continue reading →

HAVE A GREAT MEMORIAL DAY!! Hay market trade slow; demand light; Spot market activity on feedlot and dairy hay is virtually inactive. Most of the activity is on previously contracted hay. 05-19-20 Hay Report FINAL

By Darren Scott, NRCS FARMERS.GOV – Livestock market complications that reduce calf sales can cause unexpected forage demands. Droughts can compound the problem leading to forage deficiencies. Forage shortages can cause poor animal performance, overgrazed and degraded pastures, and increased expenses. … Continue reading →

Hay market trade slow; demand light; Prices mostly steady with a slight dip in the ground and delivered market but most producers state it is difficult to determine alfalfa’s true value given the current circumstances. Rain and thunderstorms are expected … Continue reading →

 – Freezing conditions during April over some parts of Kansas potentially caused some damage in winter wheat, and with the passage of time, the level of damage is becoming more clear.  As a result, producers facing reduced grain yields must … Continue reading →

KGLC – It is time to start thinking about attending this year and then register to attend. Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals. You can … Continue reading →

Hay market trade slow; Prices steady; demand light. Discussion of new crop pricing are starting to get reported, primarily in the southwest, and seem to be starting where old crop left off. Most alfalfa producers expect first cutting tonnage totals … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2020 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced changes to the Forage Seeding and Forage Production crop insurance programs starting with the 2021 crop year. Changes include expanding coverage to new regions and counties, expanding coverage to … Continue reading →

Hay market trade slow; Prices steady; demand light to moderate. It certainly has been a wild ride recently. As one producer stated, “we are in uncharted territory”. 04-28-20 Hay Report FINAL