Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

HAY & FORAGE GROWER MAGAZINE – Hay & Forage Grower is featuring results of research projects funded through the Alfalfa Checkoff, officially named the U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Research Initiative, administered by National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA). The checkoff program facilitates … Continue reading →

Hay market trade was slow to moderate, demand was moderate, and prices remained steady. Areas in southwest Kansas remained hot and dry last week, while the east and southeast part of the state continued to see rain. 08-27-19 Hay Report … Continue reading →

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – Hay market trade was slow to moderate, demand was moderate, and prices remained steady. A lot of hay is still moving out of Kansas to states back east. 08-20-19 Hay Report FINAL

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – Hay market trade was slow to moderate, demand was low, and prices remained steady. The feeling is that the market should stay steady for a bit, as hay and feed supplies currently seem ample. 08-13-19 … Continue reading →

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 →

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.  

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 →

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 →

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

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 →