Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

BLUE WATER OUTLOOK – The unseasonably wet El Niño winter and early spring should bolster livestock grazing conditions for much of the central Plains states including Kansas. One upside to the recently harsh winter is that we have seen fewer … Continue reading →

The most recent Flint Hills Prescribed Fire Update can be found here. According to KDHE, prescribed fires have been implemented on 2.2 million acres of Flint Hills rangeland (March 15 to April 14, 2019). Preliminary air quality data indicates that … Continue reading →

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KSU AG ECON – It is time for the Bluestem Pasture Survey, and your input is crucial. The format of the survey has changed significantly from prior surveys. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about … Continue reading →

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 →