Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

by Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska RANGE EAST – Late fall was rainy and now, snow comes and goes.  Plus, it’s always windy.  How does all this weather affect the feed quality of your corn stalks or winter pasture? Here … Continue reading →

MANHATTAN – To help us better understand Crop Residue Grazing Practices and Cover Crop Use across the state, we are asking you to participate in two short surveys. If you have livestock or crops – whether you graze residue or not … Continue reading →

The agenda is complete and room discounts have been negotiated for attendees of the Kansas State University and KSFGC Western Kansas Forage Conference that will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Southwest Research-Extension Center, 4500 East Mary Street, … Continue reading →

MANAHATTAN – Online registration is now open and available for the Kansas State University and Kansas Forage and Grassland Council (KSFGC), Western Kansas Forage Conference on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Southwest Research-Extension Center, 4500 East Mary Street, Garden … Continue reading →

FEEDSTUFFS – Four-year study to give producers decision-making data about use of cover crops planted after harvest for grazing can affect soil health. While many producers are open to innovative ideas that can improve soil health, they need more evidence … Continue reading →

COW/CALF CORNER – by Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Calculating the amount of hay that is needed on both a short term and over the course of an entire winter are mathematical exercises that are required … Continue reading →

MANHATTAN – While walkups will be welcomed, there’s still time to register for the Kansas State University – Kansas Forage and Grassland Council (KSFGC) Winter Forage Conference that will be held next Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the Webster Conference … Continue reading →

DROVERS.COM – by Sara Brown. From wildfires, drought, hurricanes and flooding, it’s been a challenging year for hay production. Whether you are purchasing hay this year, or managed to get your own hay baled, every forage dollar needs to be … Continue reading →

NATIONAL ALFALFA & FORAGE ALLIANCE In this issue…   o   Support the Alfalfa Checkoff by Purchasing Seed from a Participating Brand o   Join Us for the 8th Annual DC Fly-In o   Eight AFRP Projects Awarded Funding o   Get NAFA’s 2018 … Continue reading →

MANHATTAN – Kansas State University and the Kansas Forage and Grassland Council (KSFGC) will hold its Winter Forage Conference and KSFGC Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the Webster Conference Center, 2601 North Ohio, Salina, KS. Registration begins … Continue reading →