Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

BEEFMAGAZINE & RANGE_EAST – Mention “precision agriculture” and most often the focus is on cropping systems. But that’s changing as precision ag technology is now being applied to rangeland settings, according to Mitch Stephenson, a University of Nebraska assistant professor … Continue reading →

AGRIPULSE – The Agriculture Department is clarifying labeling requirements for meat and poultry products, including for claims that animals are “grass-fed” or treated without antibiotics or hormones. Under the new guidance issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service, beef cannot be labeled … Continue reading →

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 12-24-19 Hay Report FINAL

FEEDSTUFFS MAGAZINE – Applying a thin layer of compost to grasslands could help fight climate change by capturing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in the soil, according to recent research from the University of California-Merced (UC-Merced). UC-Merced professor Rebecca … Continue reading →

Hay market trade is moderate, demand was slow to moderate, prices remain steady and most producers have reported that there is still plenty of grinder hay out there. Winter finally arrived for much of the state on Sunday into Monday, … Continue reading →

RANGE_EAST – The amount of grain left in the field has been reduced considerably compared to historical levels through varietal and harvest equipment improvements. However, weather conditions can result in significant ear drop or plant lodging. Before grazing, scout fields … Continue reading →

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY – Kansas State University Research and Extension recently launched a project investigating best management practices for alfalfa in Kansas. Headed by Wheat and Forages Extension Specialist Romulo Lollato and Master’s student Kaylin Fink, the project includes a … Continue reading →

RANGE_EAST & DR. BRUCE ANDERSON – Corn Stalk Quality After Weathering. Recent rainfall, and even snow, may be good for wheat and next year’s crops, but it does have its drawbacks.  One challenge is this moisture’s impact on corn stalk … Continue reading →

Due to budgetary constraints, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) isproposing to reduce their county estimates program, with several crops no longer being collected or published at the county level. Kansas crops likely impacted are Alfalfa, Other Hay, and sunflowers … Continue reading →

GOOD MORNING, Hay market trade is moderate, demand was slow to moderate, and prices remain steady. Alfalfa inquires and movement have increased, now that harvest has wrapped up. Grinding alfalfa seems to be plentiful, however higher quality hay is difficult … Continue reading →