Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

In this issue… Register Today! NAFA’s 2025 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) Set for October 21 & 22 September 30 Crop Insurance Deadlines The Value of Coated Alfalfa Seed: A Summary Flexible Cutting & High Quality with Advanced Alfalfa Genetics … Continue reading →

This past week, there had been no change in the market trends, demand was still light, and prices were still steady. Trade remains slow to moderate. The scattered storms continue to make it difficult for some producers to swath hay, … Continue reading →

Save $ – Register Today! Register Early for NAFA’s 2025 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) One of the most successful programs available for training professionals in the alfalfa industry about alfalfa growth and management will be presented in Arden Hills, … Continue reading →

Fall planting of tall fescue pastures; Manage musk thistle now; and Spurge identification and control in forages Fall planting of tall fescue pastures Tall fescue is best seeded in the fall in Kansas pastures and hay meadows, especially when rainfall … Continue reading →

On-farm research in central Kansas shows grazing can improve profitability while protecting soil and water resources Jeremy Kootz (left) and Charlie Kootz incorporate cover crops to boost soil health and feed livestock on their central Kansas farm. (Courtesy photo) MANHATTAN, … Continue reading →

Herbicides for cool-season hayfields and pastures damaged by fall armyworms There were a large number of fall armyworm infestations in July and August in hayfields and pastures throughout parts of eastern Kansas. In most fields harvested in mid-to-late July, cool-season … Continue reading →

Tips for fall planting In 2024, approximately 585,000 acres of alfalfa were harvested in Kansas, which supports the dairy and livestock industry. Alfalfa hayfields help to supply forage that is highly digestible and high in protein due to being a leguminous … Continue reading →

Jason Warner, cow-calf specialist If I asked 10 different producers this question: “How good of quality do you think is your CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) forage for grazing?”, I would expect that 9 would respond with something to the extent … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, and prices were steady. Trade remains slow to moderate. Rain, rain, and more rain. It has been great for the crops but sure makes it hard to put up hay. Conversations continued to revolve … Continue reading →

This past week, demand was light, and prices were steady. Trade remains slow to moderate. Producers continue to bale hay, despite all the rain, because what else are you going to do? Conversations this week revolved around there being lots … Continue reading →