Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

To view the September 23, 2016, version of NAFA News, please click the following link: http://alfalfa.org/newsletter/160923nafanews.htm.  

GREAT PLAINS GRAZING – Great Plains Grazing will host a free webinar Tuesday, September 27 at 1:30 p.m. CDT to introduce the new Canopeo application for mobile devices. The app is designed to better manage cattle grazing in dual purpose … Continue reading →

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.