Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Alfalfa is often considered as the “Queen of Forages” because it produces high yields that are highly digestible and high in protein. Alfalfa is a very important leguminous crop for dairy and other livestock industry in Kansas. Late summer and … Continue reading →

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist COW/CALF CORNER – Cow-calf production is best viewed as the business of producing and marketing grass. The most successful and profitable cow-calf operations are generally those that most efficiently … Continue reading →

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist COW/CALF CORNER NEWSLETTER – Round bales have been a popular feed technology in the beef industry for many years. However, there are many challenges to buying (or producing) and … Continue reading →

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension August 01, 2016 DROVERS – Cow-calf revenues have decreased dramatically in the past few months and are expected to remain lower for the next couple of years. Producers must focus more attention on cost … Continue reading →

There are a few spots remaining for the AFGC 2016 New Zealand Tour.  The deadline to reserve your spot is September 1, 2016.  To view details and reserve a spot click here.

By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist COW/CALF CORNER – Forage sorghums are used by cattle producers for summer grazing or harvested for hay.  Forage sorghums can be very productive and high quality, but can also accumulate … Continue reading →

August 1, 2016 “There’s still time to get your entry in for the Kansas State Fair’s Market Alfalfa Show,” says Gene Algrim, Contest Manager. Entries for the contest must be pre-entered and the sample mailed by August 15 to the … Continue reading →

NAFA News – July 21, 2016. To view, please click the following link: http://alfalfa.org/newsletter/160721nafanews.htm. NAFA Board Meeting Held in Milwaukee, WI Dealing with the Quality Card You’ve Been Dealt, Daniel Wiersma, Alfalfa Business Manager, DuPont Pioneer Alfalfa Pollinator Research Initiative … Continue reading →

If you look closely, you can see the difference in color between some of the varieties. First cutting was July 8. Weeds are starting to come in and leaf hoppers are gaining. Next harvest date will be approximately August 8 … Continue reading →

PROGRESSIVE FORAGE GROWER – With the 2016 hay growing and harvest season well underway, USDA’s annual acreage report indicated U.S. hay harvested area will be up from a year earlier. The report, released June 30, set estimated all hay acreage … Continue reading →