Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

2018 Southern Plains Wildfire Forum, February 13, 2018

RANGE_EAST – You are invited to participate in a one-day forum focusing on the recent wildfire events of 2016 and 2017 in the Southern Plains. The meeting will take place on February 13, 2018, beginning at 9:00 AM, at the … Continue reading

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Register Now for the Western Kansas Forage Conference, February 21 in Garden City

GARDEN CITY – Kansas State University Research and Extension and the Kansas Forage and Grassland Council (KSFGC) in collaboration with many private forage industry supporters will be hosting the Southwest Kansas Forage Conference on February 21, 2018 at the Southwest … Continue reading

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National Hay Production and Stocks Down

From the “Livestock Monitor,” Livestock Marketing Information Center DENVER – Based on producer surveys, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) significantly reduced the U.S. hay yield per acre for 2017, compared to earlier estimates, as reported in the Crop Production … Continue reading

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National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance Update

In this issue… NAFA’s DC Fly-In Approaching Soon NAFA President Speaks at Kansas, Nevada Forage Events Mechanical Advantage: Pre-Cutting as an Added Option for Forage Processing  Committee Report Now Available Second World Alfalfa Congress Set for November 11-14 Just click … Continue reading

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Western Kansas Forage Conference, February 21 in Garden City

GARDEN CITY – Kansas State University Research and Extension and the Kansas Forage and Grassland Council (KSFGC) in collaboration with many private forage industry supporters will be hosting the Southwest Kansas Forage Conference on February 21, 2018 at the Southwest … Continue reading

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Prescribed Burning workshops scheduled for 2018

MANHATTAN – Several Prescribed Burning workshops are currently scheduled for the remainder of the winter in Kansas, with the possibility of more upon request.   The agencies involved include K-State Research and Extension, USDA-NRCS, USDA-FSA, Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism, … Continue reading

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Alfalfa U Programs Offer Wealth of Information

Learn agronomic, marketing and management information at this free, farmer-focused program in Loveland, Colorado, Feb. 6; Ogden, Utah, Feb 8 and Dodge City, Kansas, Feb. 15. Dodge City, KS – Learn the latest in producing high-quality alfalfa at Alfalfa U, … Continue reading

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K-State lab can now analyze forage samples

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University’s Analytical Lab has expanded its services and can now analyze forage samples to give farmers and ranchers a clearer picture of what their animals are consuming. The lab has primarily been a meat science lab for … Continue reading

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Corn Stalk Quality After Weathering

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

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Kansas Farmers Asked to Assist with Cover Crop/Crop Residue Surveys

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

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