Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

HAY & FORAGE GROWER – Not to be mistaken with rotational grazing or ultra-high stock density (UHSD) grazing, high stock density (HSD) grazing is the practice of intentionally grazing livestock at higher concentrations than normal to manage soil, forages, and … Continue reading →

The crew at HitchPin would like to help producers that have been affected by flooding in the Midwest this year. To do so, we are volunteering the use of our platform to help people who need hay find people who … Continue reading →

KSU ENTOMOLOGY – Very small alfalfa weevil larvae were first detected on April 5, 2019 in north central Kansas. Every field sampled had at least one newly hatched larva. There were not enough to sample for a treatment threshold as … Continue reading →

USDA-FAS – Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) Reports – Presenters at the 2018 China Forage Conference noted that China is seeking to balance domestic forage production, imports and environmental protection goals, while also maintaining meat, poultry and dairy production. At this … Continue reading →

04-09-19 Kansas Hay Market Report FINAL

KSU EXTENSION AGRONOMY eUpdate – Cattle should be removed from wheat pastures when the crop reaches first hollow stem (FHS). Grazing past this stage can severely affect wheat yields (for a full explanation, please refer to the eUpdate article “Optimal … Continue reading →

04-02-19 Hay Report FINAL

KGLC – Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals. You can register at KGLC.org for the schools which cost $350 per student which covers room, board … Continue reading →

03-26-19 Hay Report FINAL

MANHATTAN – The Manhattan Plant Materials Center (PMC), 3800 South 20th Street, Manhattan, Kansas will hold a Plot Tour, Thursday, May 2, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Seeking Vegetative Solutions to Conservation Problems 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.        Registration … Continue reading →