Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Full Report KSFGC Winter Forage Conference Compared to the last report demand remains strong and prices were mostly steady, with a definite undertone of strength to the market. Lots of corn stalks have been baled which is being ground with … Continue reading →

By Chad Guthrie, Hunter Nickell, KSU Southwind Extension District Agents Throughout the summer and fall, much of Kansas was reported as being in a D2 severe drought, D3 extreme drought, or, a D4 exceptional drought. This has led to poor … Continue reading →

By Brad Schick Baling corn stalks is becoming more and more common. Corn stalks, or corn residue, is a valuable option for beef producers to reduce feed costs. Advancements in harvesting technology to increase the feeding quality of the residue … Continue reading →

ERS Agricultural Economist Noah Miller presents findings from America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance: 2022 Edition. America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance report, previously known as America’s Diverse Family Farms, provides the latest statistics on U.S. farms, including … Continue reading →

A short introduction about each crop pest is listed below with a link to the corresponding publication. MF2999 – Alfalfa Weevils – https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF2999.pdf The alfalfa weevil, Hypera postica (Gyllenhal), is the major perennial defoliator of early season alfalfa in Kansas. Alfalfa weevils originated in … Continue reading →

Over the years alfalfa has consistently been a profitable crop and even in a drought year such as we have experienced this year, alfalfa showed itself to withstand these harsh conditions and still perform to some extent. Todays Video Clip … Continue reading →

Want to know more about playas, the benefits they provide, and how to manage them as part of a profitable operation? Learn that and more at the 7th Annual Playa Workshop and Tour on January 10 and 11, 2023 at … Continue reading →

By Ben Beckman Making, transporting, and feeding hay is a large investment in time, equipment and money. At current prices, even reducing wase a small amount can mean big savings.  Can you be doing more to save hay? While there will always … Continue reading →

OSU, COW/CALF CORNER – By Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Nutrition Specialist The Rancher’s Thursday Webinar on November 17th had Dr. Mary Drewnoski from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln present over feeding baled crop residues to beef cows … Continue reading →

KSFGC is the State Affiliate for National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance In this issue… NAFA’s Alfalfa Checkoff Now Accepting Proposals NAFA’s 2023 Alfalfa Variety Ratings Now Available The Fundamentals of Profitable Forage Production NAFA’s 2022 Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) … Continue reading →