Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

MANHATTAN – This could be a tough winter for alfalfa in Kansas, especially on newly seeded stands. The two main concerns for alfalfa are winterkill and heaving. Winterkill There is a wide range of winterhardiness among alfalfa varieties. Some varieties … Continue reading →

MANHATTAN – Ten Prescribed Fire Workshops are scheduled to be held throughout February and into March. Each meeting normally lasts about 5 hours. There may be a charge for materials and lunch. People will need to contact those listed in … Continue reading →

Source: Livestock Marketing Information Center and USDA DENVER – The general story in the national hay complex is one of a continuing trend towards normal (pre 2010 and 2011 drought) production, stock levels, and prices. USDA-NASS conducts two hay stock … Continue reading →

  Left to right, the K-State Agronomy Forage Bowl Team includes: Cole Renner, freshman, Norton; Garan Belt, senior, Dunlap; Coach, Dr. Doohong Min, Assistant Professor, Forages; Jessica Bramhall, sophomore, Seneca; and Dan Carlson, senior, Lenexa. MANHATTAN –The K-State Agronomy Forage … Continue reading →

Believe it or not, 2015 is here. And if you’re not quite sure what to include in your New Year’s resolutions this year, Utah State University agronomist Earl Creech and weed specialist Ralph Whitesides say improving weed management is a … Continue reading →

By Bruce Anderson, extension forage specialist, University of Nebraska – Lincoln; for Progressive Forage Grower You know what to look for when choosing corn hybrids for grain – things like grain yield, standability, maturity and pest resistance – but what about … Continue reading →

A recent Wall Street Journal article by Jesse Newman (12/15/14), China’s Hard Line on Biotech Burns Hay recounts how the impact of small traces of a biotech alfalfa variety that is unapproved by China has nearly shut down that market.  

MANHATTAN –The Kansas Forage and Grassland Council held its Winter Conference and Annual Meeting on December 9, 2014. More than fifty attendees representing farmers, ranchers, and university and industry specialists convened at Kansas Farm Bureau Headquarters, to network and learn. … Continue reading →

MANHATTAN –The Kansas Forage and Grassland Council will hold its Winter Conference and Annual Meeting on December 9, 2014, at Kansas Farm Bureau Headquarters, 2627 KFB Plaza, Manhattan, KS.  Preregister online and save $20!  Registration includes your meal, a conference … Continue reading →

As a successful harvest wraps up, many farmers are turning their attention to next spring, making decisions on fertilizer, crop rotations and seed purchases. In the excitement of planning another potential record crop, regular maintenance may be overlooked. To help … Continue reading →