Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Planting alfalfa behind a corn or forage silage crop is an achievable goal for producers in the High Plains and Southern Plains of the US. Doing so is not without its challenges and today’s 2 Minute Tuesday video takes a … Continue reading →

By Jaymelynn Farney, beef systems specialist, Parsons If moisture becomes available here is a short discussion about fall forage options for grazing.  There are two main classes of forages, cereal grains and brassicas, that have success growing in Kansas and … Continue reading →

In Part 4 of Pasture Project’s video series on grazing cover crops, we focus on the why cover crops should be a key part of a grazier’s annual forage chain. Thanks to Dr. Allen Williams (Pasture Project & Grass Fed … Continue reading →

Fall brings its own set of insects that love to dine on alfalfa, especially newly seeded alfalfa. Its important to monitor our fields and be ready to apply control measures when needed.

According to USDA NASS, Kansas pasture and range conditions rated 36% very poor, 29% poor, 24%, fair, 11% good, and 0% excellent for the week ending August 28, 2022.

Compared to the last report, the hay market remained mostly steady this past week and demand remained very good for all types of hay. Complete Report

With strong hay prices today and a need to replace some of our stands of alfalfa, I often get asked how quickly can I re-seed an alfalfa field back into alfalfa. The problem that we face is Alfalfa Autotoxicity that … Continue reading →

Mark your calendar today for one of the most successful programs available for training professionals in the alfalfa industry about alfalfa growth and management – NAFA’s Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar (AITS), scheduled for October 11-13. This year’s event will again … Continue reading →

By Todd Whitney Fair pricing of drought-stressed forage can be a challenge when harvest costs are higher per ton along with lower yields and reduced energy values due to drought. Under normal conditions, grain content in a field is about 52% … Continue reading →

Oklahoma State’s Extension precision soil nutrient specialist, Brian Arnall, shares information on nutrient values in failed summer crops being used for forage.