Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Pick Up the Phone for Grazing Management

Join other grazers from across the state of Kansas in a telephone conversation with grazing management experts Barry Barber, Gary Kilgore and Keith Harmoney on the second Monday of each month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. These informal discussions cover all … Continue reading →

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Getting Fire Back on the Ground

Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) members discuss their importance to fire ecology in the state, the benefits for the community and the future of prescribed fire in Oklahoma.   For more information on Prescribed Burn Associations visit: https://www.gpfirescience.org/agencies/ https://www.ok-pba.org/  

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01 September 2020 Kansas Hay Market Report

Hay market trade slow to moderate, producers are still moving hay around although, fewer tons were reported. Demand has picked up a bit with an increase in inquiries from out of state as well as in state, while prices remain … Continue reading →

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25 August 2020 Kansas Hay Market Report

Hay market trade slow, prices steady and demand remained light. After weeks of on- again/off-again rain showers, everyone is taking advantage of the nice dry weather and baling up that hay. 08-25-2020 Hay Report FINAL

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Tips for fall planting of alfalfa

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY – Alfalfa is a very important leguminous crop for dairy and other livestock industry in Kansas, with high yields that are highly digestible and high in protein. Late summer and early fall are often the best times … Continue reading →

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18 August 2020 Kansas Hay Market Report

Hay market trade slow, prices steady. A repeated theme heard across the state, was that it was too humid to put up good quality hay. All regions reported high humidity and continued spotty showers, just enough to cause problems in … Continue reading →

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11 August 2020 Kansas Hay Market Report

Hay market trade slow and demand light, prices steady. Very little hay was reported moving last week on limited test. The cooler temperatures last week was a welcome change but made the hot temperatures over the weekend feel all that … Continue reading →

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USDA to Invest up to $360 Million in Partner-Driven Conservation

 SALINA – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today invited potential conservation Partners to submit project applications for Federal funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).  NRCS will award up to $360 million dollars to locally … Continue reading →

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Cover Crop Considerations for 2020

FARMS.COM – As we put most of July behind us, it always seems that summer winds down quickly. Producers across South Dakota are harvesting small grains. These crops provide an excellent window for adding a cover crop into your rotation. … Continue reading →

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Liming prior to fall seeding of alfalfa

Correcting acidic soil conditions through the application of lime can have a significant impact on crop yields, especially for alfalfa. Since seeding alfalfa is expensive and a stand is expected to last for several years, getting lime applied and acidity … Continue reading →

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