Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

There are three hay inventory calculators provided by K-State’s AgEcon department. There is a basic calculator and an advanced calculator. The basic calculator is provided as a spreadsheet and a web-based tool. The advanced calculator is provided as a spreadsheet … Continue reading →

FEEDSTUFFS (11/14/24) – NOVUS has launched its latest intelligent nutrition innovation. The new feed additive is scientifically shown to help dairy farmers get more out of forage by optimizing dry matter intake per pound of milk produced while maintaining milk … Continue reading →

RANGE_EAST LISTSERVE – The need to feed hay is not eliminated through winter grazing, especially during times of inclement weather and as spring cows advance in pregnancy. However, winter grazing can be used to reduce the amount of supplementation required … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained light, and prices were steady. Fewer trades in the marketplace continues, and therefore, movement of hay is minimal. Loads being delivered are to those with long term customers and hay that was contracted during the … Continue reading →

***** THANK YOU VETERENS ****** This past week, demand remained light, and prices were steady. Buyers are still not buying, but sellers aren’t interested to selling at these lower prices, putting the hay market at a standstill. Loads being delivered … Continue reading →

The 2025 edition of NAFA’s Alfalfa Variety Ratings features 121 alfalfa varieties from 14 marketers Unlike any other publication, NAFA’s Alfalfa Variety Ratings is indispensable in providing an extensive listing of alfalfa varieties and their corresponding ratings for fall dormancy, winter survival, bacterial wilt, aphanomyces, … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained light, and prices were mostly steady. There still is no interest in purchasing hay and loads being delivered is to long term customers and previously contracted. The drought continues to drag on and in Kansas, … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained light, while trades bumped up a bit. Prices were mostly steady but remained soft, with dairy hay price falling in a few areas. Drought continues to be the hot topic of discussion, but even though … Continue reading →

K-State Research and Extension and the Northwest/North Central Extension Districts are hosting two Crop Pest Management Schools in mid-November. The first one is set for Nov. 19 in Beloit at the Beloit Methodist Church, and the second one will take … Continue reading →