Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

K-State Researchers to Study Alfalfa: New varieties are more digestible, could improve cattle performance

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers are ready to launch a study on an alfalfa variety that could be more pleasing on cow’s stomachs and producers’ bottom line. Doohong Min, associate professor of agronomy, is leading a team from … Continue reading

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NAFA News – August 6, 2019

In this issue… o   USDA’s ARS Seeking Alfalfa Irrigation Specialist for Parlier Location Just click on the headline above to start reading, or here for the entire newsletter.  

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NAFA NEWS

News from the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance In this issue… o   New Aphid & Lygus Bug Control for Alfalfa – Transform® o   Alfalfa Checkoff Funds Seven Research Projects o   USDA Announces Details of Relief Package o   Five Projects Receive … Continue reading

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The Value of Grazed Corn Residue for Crop and Cattle Producers

CORNHUSKER ECONOMICS – The Western Corn Belt has historically been corn and wheat cropping systems with cattle integrated on nearby grasslands. Recent agricultural production data ranked Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and North Dakota in the top 10 states for both … Continue reading

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Jul 30 Kansas Hay Market Report

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – Hay market trade and demand remains slow, prices trended down just a little for most hay types. 07-30-19 Hay Report FINAL

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MFP Announced this Week (with Benefits for Forage Growers)

KSFGC – On July 25th, USDA announced a few details regarding the administration’s 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP 2.0), and the program has definite benefits for forage growers. MFP is the administration’s relief strategy, supporting farmers impacted by retaliatory tariffs … Continue reading

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July 23 Kansas Hay Market Report

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – Hay market trade and demand remains slow, in part because everyone is in the hay field baling hay, but also supplies are good, particularly for grinder hay. 2019 July 23 Hay Report FINAL

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Prescribed Fire School, September 6-8 at Rock Springs

KANSAS PRESCRIBED FIRE COUNCIL – The Kansas Prescribed Fire Council, Forest Service, Grazing Lands Coalition and Natural Resource Conservation Service are sponsoring the 2019 Kansas Prescribed Fire School, September 6-8 at Rock Springs 4-H Camp south of Junction City. The … Continue reading

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Ranch Management Field Day at Moyer Farms LLC to be Held on August 15

KSFGC – Moyer Farms LLC, Emporia, KS will be the sight for a KLA/KSU Ranch Management Field Day. The program begins at 3:00 p.m., with registration, and a dinner provided at 6:45 p.m. Learn More Here, Field Day Flier MOYER

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Hay market trade, activity and demand is slow as producers are busy in the field baling hay.

07-16-19 Hay Report FINAL

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