Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

Hay market trade is slow, demand was slow, prices remain steady on limited test. Winter weather moved into the state over the weekend dropping several inches of rain over the central and eastern part of the state before changing over … Continue reading →

Hay market trade is slow, demand was slow, prices remain steady on limited test. 01-07-20 Hay Report FINAL

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By Keith Harmoney, Range Scientist, Hays KSU BEEFTIPS – Over the years, I’ve heard rangeland managers develop rules of thumb, or short phrases, to try to help them simplify decisions that need to be made to manage their pastures.  Some … Continue reading →

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 →