Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Cattle should be removed from wheat pastures when the crop reaches first hollow stem (FHS). Grazing past this stage can severely affect wheat yields. For a full explanation, please refer to the companion article in this eUpdate, “Optimal time to … Continue reading →

By Mike Rankin, Senior Editor Selling hay in the horse market can be both rewarding and frustrating. Even so, that market is the lifeblood for many commercial hay producers, especially those who make small square bales. “We sometimes consider horse people … Continue reading →

From onpasture.com Thanks for this article go to UNL Beefwatch and Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator, Beef Systems, at University of Nebraska Lincoln. You can always find great grazing related information by checking out the UNL Beefwatch newsletter. The last year … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, and trades remained slow. Prices were mostly steady. Contributors continued to talk about the worsting drought conditions as many are busy in the fields preparing for the planting season. According to the U.S. Drought … Continue reading →

Scott Clawson, OSU Cooperative Extension NE Area Extension Agriculture Economist The value of a hay bale is determined by a complex set of supply and demand factors. We can summarize this by saying that hay, especially in drought conditions, acts … Continue reading →

Start monitoring alfalfa weevils using degree days and scouting Degree day accumulations for Kansas alfalfa weevils are well ahead of normal for the entire state this year (Table 1).  A similar trend occurred in 2024. As air temperatures continue to … Continue reading →

Join us in south central and southwest Kansas for a series of three Cover Crop Schools. The schools will feature discussions on productivity and water use efficiency, soil health, and grazing considerations from K-State Research and Extension specialists Logan Simon, … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, and trades remained slow. Prices were mostly steady. Contributors to the hay market report, state that trades are incredibly slow. Many have not seen anything like this before and equate low cattle numbers to … Continue reading →