Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

By Glenn Shewmaker, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Idaho for Progressive Forage, August 26, 2016 PROGRESSIVE FORAGE – September is probably the most critical month for alfalfa’s stand health and next year’s yield. Alfalfa will be in an energy-deficit situation … Continue reading →

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist COW/CALF CORNER – The current wheat market is such that there will likely be considerable interest in grazing wheat this winter.  Producers will not only be looking at winter … Continue reading →

SW KSU RESEARCH-EXTENSION CENTER – Two informative silage safety workshops will be held on August 23rd, at the SW Research-Extension Center, 4500 E Mary Street, Garden City, KS; and on August 24th at the William Carpenter 4-H Bldg, 608 N … Continue reading →

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 →