Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

HUTCHINSON, KS – “Sustaining Rangelands by Leaving A Legacy is the theme for the Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition (KGLC) summer range schools,” said Tim Christian, state coordinator for the group.  “The Mid-/Shortgrass Range School runs from August 4-6 at Camp Lakeside, Lake … Continue reading →

By Bruce Anderson – Extension Forage Specialist, University of Nebraska – Lincoln This should be easy. “Just tell me what to plant for summer forage.” Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Each type of summer annual grass has characteristics that make … Continue reading →

LIVESTOCK MARKETING INFORMATION CENTER – Nationwide spring/summer pasture and range conditions have started off very well. Of course, the most notable exception is California. USDA-NASS began reporting weekly conditions on May 4, 2015. Overall, U.S. pasture and range conditions are … Continue reading →

By Jim Gerrish, American GrazingLands Services LLC With the ever-increasing cost of making hay, more and more cattlemen are kicking the hay habit and pushing their cattle to graze more days of the year. A lot of those ranchers are … Continue reading →

The mission of the Kansas Forage and Grassland Council (KSFGC) is, “To serve as an umbrella organization providing education and programs to strengthen the forage industry in Kansas;” we work toward that end through both KSFGC events and more importantly through … Continue reading →

KELLI BOYLEN AND PROGRESSIVE FORAGE GROWER – Many things within your control can impact the quality and quantity of your alfalfa, according to Brian Lang of Iowa State University Extension. Lang presented several ways to improve alfalfa production during the … Continue reading →

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY – If you’re thinking about implementing a livestock baleage feeding system, Patrick Gunn, ISU Extension cow-calf specialist, and Joe Sellers, ISU Extension beef program specialist, have six ways you can ensure the quality of your baleage. In … Continue reading →

TEXAS A & M and BEEF PRODUCER.COM – Sorghum silage can replace corn silage, especially in droughty areas, but special consideration is required during sorghum growing and harvesting. With sorghum acreage gaining ground, some beef producers might be inclined to … Continue reading →

FORAGE GROWER EXTRA – Written by Kelli Boylen Planning your alfalfa plantings up to two years ahead can help your stand be more successful, says Brian Lang of Iowa State University Extension. He recommends doing a soil test two or … Continue reading →

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY – Alfalfa weevils have been hatching from eggs in north central Kansas since at least March 13, when we first detected larvae. Since then, again in north central Kansas, the larvae are slowly growing and eggs continue … Continue reading →