Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

KSU Extension Agronomy eUpdate – Now is the time to begin considering how to terminate winter cover crops in preparation for summer crops. Some cover crop species, such as oilseed radish or fall-planted oats, are likely to be killed by … Continue reading →

The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association, and Kansas Farm Bureau, in compliance with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service process, are seeking candidates for the United Sorghum Checkoff Board (USCP). The program is funded by an assessment of … Continue reading →

There are also seed mixes for dry ground By Heather Smith Thomas for Progressive Forage Published on 01 February 2021 PROGRESSIVE FORAGE – New forage varieties are filling gaps in the grazing calendar with perennial pastures or cover crops, enabling cattle … Continue reading →

Hay market prices were steady for all classes of hay. Demand remains strong for alfalfa, as alfalfa hay is getting fed up, and steady for grass hay. Although some folks say that getting to new crop alfalfa may be tight, … Continue reading →

A virtual public hearing on these regulations has been scheduled KS Noxious Weed Law public hearing (virtual), February 16, 2021, 10:00 AM. for 10:00 a.m. The Kansas Department of Agriculture has published proposed changes to state noxious weed regulations. , February 16, … Continue reading →

Hay market prices were steady for all classes of hay, on limited test. Demand remains strong for alfalfa. According to US Drought Monitor for the week of January 28th, moderate precipitation and/or heavy snow hit eastern Nebraska and Kansas. Abnormal … Continue reading →

COW/CALF CORNER by Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Recent USDA reports provide a picture of the hay situation across the U.S.  December 1 hay stocks were down a scant 0.6 percent year over year for … Continue reading →

Research shows grazing cover crops can add economic value By KAY LEDBETTER Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Growing dual-purpose wheat for both grazing and grain production is an important agricultural practice in the Southern Great Plains. But of late, more Texas … Continue reading →

1/21/21 – KSU Agronomy eUpdate – Fall forage yield is an important aspect of dual-purpose wheat production. In this system, wheat is typically sown earlier than for grain only production, at higher seeding rates and with additional nitrogen fertilizer to … Continue reading →

Hay market prices were steady for all types of hay, demand remained strong with movement slowing over the previous week. Alfalfa prices remain strong and is harder to find. There are some thoughts, however, that those who still have alfalfa … Continue reading →