Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Many Kansas cattle operations rely on some type of harvested feed to use in the winter months and common among those sources is forage sorghum, millets, sorghum-sudangrass, and sudan. Forages in the sorghum family are prone to two different problems … Continue reading →

This Midwest DEWS Research Webinar highlighted results from a NIDIS-funded research study that analyzed the rapid transitions in precipitation extremes in the Midwest. The Midwest region regularly experiences precipitation extremes, both flood and drought. However, these extremes and their corresponding … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, the hay market continues to be crazy! and has been difficult to keep up with the changes. Prices continue to rise as there is just not enough hay out there to cover all needs. Much … Continue reading →

Fall is not the time to be lax about alfalfa management, especially newly seeded alfalfa. Take a couple of minute tor refresh your memory in regard to some key management practices.

Calling all players in the alfalfa industry … you won’t want to miss the 2022 World Alfalfa Congress! Nearly 400 people have already registered. If you’re not one of them, act today. The 2022 World Alfalfa Congress will be held … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, the hay market bumped up a little in all regions in response to the short supply and deteriorating drought conditions. Producers in many parts of the state saw some rain this past week but, once … Continue reading →

It’s a busy time of the year with winter crops being seeded and fall harvest underway. Also important is our plans for seeding alfalfa next year. There are some things than can be done yet this fall in preparation for … Continue reading →

Bottom Line: Contact your local Farm Service Agency Office. Disaster assistance programs, https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/index. Livestock Forage Program and maps, https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-forage/index. Feeding with Limited Hay: https://www.cherokee.k-state.edu/crops-livestock/ KSU Forage Management in Drought Series

In this issue… Be Sure to Register for the Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS) Today! Five Alfalfa Research Projects Funded Through NIFA’s ASAFS Just click on the headline above to start reading, or here for the entire newsletter

TLA Downey Ranch Tour October 13, 2022 — 11:30am Location: Wamego, KS Event Cost: FREE Join TLA and KGLC for the second ranch tour of the year at the Downey Ranch near Wamego, KS! A FREE Lunch will be provided during the … Continue reading →