Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

COW/CALF CORNER – Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist At the conclusion of a winter of feeding cows, this time of year we, (and the cows), look forward to green grass.  Parts of Oklahoma have … Continue reading →

Kansas State University Western Kansas Research and Extension Centers will host a webinar on April 4 from noon to 1 p.m. CT on decision-making for grass turnout in Western Kansas. In many areas of the state, grass growth was very … Continue reading →

Several K-State Research and Extension publications related to insect management in Kansas were recently updated and are available to the public. These publications were prepared to help producers manage insect populations with the best available methods proven practical under Kansas … Continue reading →

The Topeka Regional Office of the USDA-Risk Management Agency has started an in-depth review of the triticale crop insurance program in our region that will take place over the next couple of months.  They will be reviewing all aspects of the … Continue reading →

Grassland managers are invited to participate in the International Grassland Congress May 14-19, 2023 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky, USA. Ranchland Resilience Grants are available!

By Bethany Shively Source : fb.org While there are plenty of reasons for farmers to consider using cover crops, it can sometimes be a challenge knowing where to start and which factors to keep in mind to ensure the best results … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report demand remains good, prices remained steady, trade activity was slow. Contributors report that new hay sales continue to be slow as there is not much out there to buy. Concerns remain high for this year’s … Continue reading →

Cow-Calf Corner, The Newsletter. Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist The latest USDA Cattle on Feed report showed March 1 feedlot inventories at 11.645 million head, down 4.5 percent year over year and the lowest March … Continue reading →

The results of the 2022 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).  Results are available for both yield and nutrient value for the cool-season … Continue reading →