Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

In the past two years, pasture productivity has been reduced, 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. Some regions … 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://bit.ly/3P7QIk4). The decision should be weather-based at this time of the year because the timing of the last … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, demand increased but trade activity remained slow. Grinding alfalfa price fell again for most regions while grass hay was mostly steady. Producers have been busy in the fields with harvest, and if not harvesting, they … Continue reading →

Early Bird Deadline Ends October 23! NAFA’s 2023 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) will be held in person and Companies/Farms registering more than one person will receive a $50 discount per additional registrant. One of the most successful programs available … Continue reading →

Mark your calendars! The KSFGC Winter Forage Conference to be held on December 6, 2023, Ottawa, KS. More details coming soon.

In this issue… September 30 Crop Insurance Deadlines Mark Your Calendar! NAFA’s 2023 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) Set for November 8 & 9 DLF Acquires Corteva Agriscience Alfalfa Breeding Program Evolving Seed Coating Solutions – What Growers Need for … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, demand increased but trade activity remained slow, prices were mixed with grinding alfalfa continuing to fall in most regions and grass hay bumping up a bit. Producers report they have had a lot of inquiries … Continue reading →

From our Dr. Carol Baldwin and the RANGE_EAST Listserve – Four resources for securing water for cattle.

The results of the 2023 Kansas Performance Tests for cool-season annual forage varieties are available online at https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/outreach-and-services/crop-performance-tests/forages/hay-and-silage/. The results are summarized by location (Garden City, Hays, and Scandia).  At this time, only yield results are available for the cool-season forages. … Continue reading →

Alfalfa will quit growing after the first hard freeze (when temperatures reach below 26°F), which in Kansas occurs on average around October 15, but can be as early as October 1 or as late as November 1. The decision should … Continue reading →