Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Cool-season forages require annual fertilization for optimum production. Fall is a good time to plan on fertilizing cool-season improved pasture perennial grasses such as smooth brome and tall fescue (Figure 1). Particular attention must be paid to nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, … Continue reading →

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Planting cereal rye after corn harvest A publication from K-State and the Midwest Cover Crop Council provides helpful information for producers looking to incorporate a cereal rye cover crop following corn harvest. This factsheet is an excellent resource for farmers … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained light, and prices were mostly steady, however, the volume of hay transported was up. The hay market seems to be sluggish, as there is a lot of silage and high moisture corn out there to … Continue reading →

Fall Thistle Control By Jerry Volesky Did you spray thistles this past spring and summer? If so, it would be a good idea to revisit those areas as there are likely some remaining or new growth that has occurred. Late … Continue reading →

Morning Ag Clips True and fall armyworms have been feeding in Kansas crop fields, causing immense damage. K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth shares his thoughts on why they are such a problem, as well as considerations for treating them. (Photo … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained very light, and prices were mostly steady. Producers were busy with corn harvest, with many reporting well above average yields. Many areas across Kansas reported receiving much needed rain ranging from 0.5” to 3”. However, … Continue reading →

Pasture productivity has been reduced in the past two years, and forage supplies have been greatly reduced due to dry weather. In 2022, conditions tended to be worse in western KS, and in 2023, eastern KS suffered drought. Looking at … Continue reading →

A recent eUpdate article from early September discussed the best time for the last cuttings of alfalfa ahead of the winter months (https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article/alfalfa-management-deciding-on-the-last-cutting-this-fall-607-4). The decision should be weather-based at this time of the year because the timing of the last … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained very light however, hay movement picked up a bit in the southwest region where some larger trades of grinding hay and ground and delivered were made. Prices have continued to soften as producers are trying … Continue reading →