Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

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 →

LIVESTOCK MARKETING INFORMATION CENTER – The 2014 calendar year provided favorable growing conditions for hay producers across most of the U.S. Even drought-struck California produced more hay than anticipated, according to the USDA-NASS reports. This has contributed to a general … Continue reading →

The Southeast Area Forage Field Day will be held May 7th, 2015, at the Mound Valley Community Center, Mound Valley, KS. Registration runs from 8:30-9:00 am and lunch will be provided.  A promotional flyer will be available soon, when the final agenda is set.

Spring is approaching, and cool-season grass pastures are starting to green up. It’s time to think about fertilizing. Grass growth is stimulated by nitrogen fertilizer, just like other crops. Although nitrogen fertilizer can be expensive, favorable cattle prices greatly increase … Continue reading →