Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Join the Rangeland Weed Ecology lab at Kansas State University to test remote-operated robotic mower technology for invasive species management Stipend available to EQIP-eligible livestock producers willing to host a mowing trial ontheir land. Email Dr. Sophie Westbrook, sophiewestbrook@ksu.edu, or … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remains light, despite the winter weather and prices remain mostly steady. The supply of hay available remains heavy. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for the week of January 14th, The Central High Plains continued to … Continue reading →

K-State Research and Extension is hosting a series of winter schools in southwest and south central Kansas focusing on three alternative crops – winter canola, camelina, and cowpea. Program topics will address production considerations and marketing opportunities for these crops. … Continue reading →

K-State rallied late in the championship round to win the national Forage Bowl contest on Jan. 13. It’s the sixth national win for the university’s academic judging teams in the past nine months. Members of K-State’s national title winning Forage … Continue reading →

Enhance your land management skills with expert insights and hands-on experience in prescribed burn plan writing. Make sure to catch one of these interactive and practical workshops, where you’ll gain the tools and confidence to implement effective burning strategies!Burn plan … Continue reading →

The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition will again be sponsoring a Range Youth Camp. This years event will take place on June 10-13, 2025, at White Memorial Camp, Council Grove, KS. Kansas Range Youth Camp has been educating Kansas youth for … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remains light, despite the winter weather and prices remain mostly steady. Previously purchased hay has been moving, when drivers can move it on the ice and snow packed roads. Some folks have reported that they need … Continue reading →

In eastern Kansas, pasture is the most important livestock feed source. In systems with cool-season forages, a lack of forage may occur during the summer. Because cool- and warm-season grasses have different photosynthetic mechanisms, one option to extend the grazing … Continue reading →

By Ben Beckman As we kick off the new year, people often take time to look back on the past and make plans or resolutions for what’s to come. We can do our own planning for forage production in 2025 … Continue reading →

After “persistent” urging by NAFA, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) added a scenario to the 328 Practice for Conservation Crop Rotation to include alfalfa as a “Short-Term Perennial” option. [Note: KSFGC President Clayton Janicke serves on the NAFA Board] … Continue reading →