Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

DROVERS – Planning for the growing season this year has been a little different than in previous years. The winter season seemed to be longer than usual and has producers wondering when they would be able to access their fields. … 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 →

KSU-HAYS EXPERIMENT STATION – Cropping system diversification and the utilization of cover crops will be the focus of this field day and tour. Kansas State University researchers will discuss ongoing research efforts at HB Ranch evaluating cover crop management options … Continue reading →

KSU AGRONOMY – The development of the Kansas wheat crop is behind this year as compared to historical values due to a delayed sowing, colder-than-average winter and spring seasons, and the extreme drought conditions experienced. Thus, there are parts of … Continue reading →

Alfalfa fields were again sampled 18 April, after the latest bout of sub-freezing temperatures. Alfalfa weevil larval development does not seem to have progressed much since fields were sampled last week. All larvae that were collected from plant terminals were still small, … Continue reading →

KSU ENTOMOLOGY – Sampled alfalfa fields in north central Kansas on 11 April. Despite the recent cold weather and lack of measurable moisture, the alfalfa did not show obvious signs of stress and had even grown a little since the 4th and … Continue reading →

KSU SEARC- A Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day will be held on Thursday, May 3 at the KSU Southeast Research & Extension Center, 25092 Ness Road, Parsons, KS. Registration 8:30 – 9:00 A.M. – Coffee & Donuts Compliments of Parsons Livestock … Continue reading →

PROGRESSIVE FORAGE.COM – Winter injury occurs someplace every year. Being able to diagnose and manage winter-damaged stands may help prolong stand life and increase production. Below is a brief discussion on diagnosing and managing winter-damaged alfalfa. . . . . … Continue reading →

PROGRESSIVE FORAGE.COM – The USDA estimated 2018 dry hay acreage at 53.7 million acres, down just 1 percent (58,000 acres) from a year ago. If realized, this will represent the second lowest total U.S. hay harvested area since 1908, behind … Continue reading →

Alfalfa weevils continue to create considerable interest for producers and consultants. Alfalfa fields sampled on 21 March had small, 1st instar larvae and a few, very few, signs of feeding. A few pinprick sized holes and small signs of feeding … Continue reading →