Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Hay movement was mostly steady this past week. Increased moisture across the state limited some producers’ ability to move hay. There is still an abundance of grinder-quality hay, putting slight pressure on prices. High-quality alfalfa remains in high demand and … Continue reading →

From the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance: The American Relief Act of 2025 provides new USDA assistance for losses experienced in 2023 and 2024, including programs that apply directly to alfalfa and forage farmers. The most relevant option for hay … Continue reading →

This past week, demand has stayed steady and prices have also stayed mostly steady. Harvest is being wrapped up for most producers and hay movement should continue to stay steady throughout the rest of the fall. Overall, there has not … Continue reading →

Depending on location, there has been a slight increase in demand this past week, with more grass hay and grinder hay moving to support the increase in cattle coming off grass. While the increase is positive, it is expected to … Continue reading →

This past week, there had been no change in demand and prices were steady. Trade remains slow to moderate. The sun started shining in many parts of the state, so producers were finally able to get in their fields. There … Continue reading →

As recent harvests and scouting reports may indicate, armyworms and fall armyworms seem to become a more serious problem for Kansas farmers each year. For those who may have experienced problems with the insects this year, Kansas State University crop … Continue reading →

Incorporating cereal rye after corn, in a corn soybean rotation, can be a valuable management tool to scavenge residual nitrogen (N), reduce soil erosion and evaporation, and suppress weeds.  Cereal rye can be part of an effective weed management program … Continue reading →

This past week, there had been no change in demand, but some lower prices were reported. Trade remains slow to moderate. There is still plenty of hay to be put up and plenty of hay to be moved, but the … Continue reading →

Planting annual forages in the fall can help alleviate a lack of forage in dry years, rest perennial pastures, and provide high-quality forage during a time of the year when forage amount is limited and forage quality is very low … Continue reading →

In this issue… Register Today! NAFA’s 2025 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) Set for October 21 & 22 September 30 Crop Insurance Deadlines The Value of Coated Alfalfa Seed: A Summary Flexible Cutting & High Quality with Advanced Alfalfa Genetics … Continue reading →