Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Japanese Beetle Adults; Click Beetles; Alfalfa Caterpillars Read the Complete Insect Letter Here.

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2021 – Agricultural producers with crop insurance can hay, graze or chop cover crops for silage, haylage or baleage at any time and still receive 100% of the prevented planting payment. Previously, cover crops could only be … Continue reading →

KSU Beef Tips – by Dale Blasi, Stocker, Forages, Nutrition and Management specialist and  Jaymelynn Farney, Beef Systems Specialist, Parsons Harvesting forages for future use during the winter feeding period or during periods of drought represents a significant cost outlay for cattle … Continue reading →

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A link to the 10 video, Introduction to Prescribed Fire Series is now available on our website. This introductory to prescribed fire series covers all the basics from why we burn, fire behavior, planning and preparation, equipment, weather, and techniques. … Continue reading →

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!Hay market prices were steady across the board. Demand remains good for alfalfa, and folks are relieved that lots of hay is getting baled up, although most is going to the grinder hay market. Most producers report … Continue reading →

From the Dr. Jayson Lusk Blog: Beef, Chicken, and Carbon Emissions There seems to be rising attention paid to the environmental impacts of meat consumption. Some people see plant-based meat alternatives as one way to address this concern, and they … Continue reading →

Mixed Species Grazing, A Potential Win-Win Situation You’ve likely heard the importance of diversifying your investment portfolio, but have you thought about diversifying your ranch enterprises? What if you could diversify while controlling for red cedar and other woody plants? … Continue reading →

Potato leafhoppers (PLH) started their annual migration back into Kansas about 7-10 days ago. Full Newsletter Here.

The Kansas Forage and Grasslands Council (KSFGC) is the State Affiliate for both the American Forage and Grassland Council (AFGC) and the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA). Thus by joining KSFGC, you automatically receive the benefits and access to … Continue reading →