Category Archives: Hay Clippings Blog

RANGE EAST [Dr. Carol Baldwin] – Interesting video series by the Alberta Ranchers on, “Managing Risk in Winter Grazing Systems.” This series of 47 videos, shares the personal perspectives and practices of ranchers across Alberta and how they have implemented … Continue reading →

Hay market trade was slow, demand was slow to moderate, and prices remain steady. Nothing new going on, all is steady as she goes. 10-29-19 Hay Report FINAL

Soil testing can be done in either spring or fall on hay fields and pasture. Given a choice, fall would be the preferred time because it allows more time for any needed lime applications to have an effect before the … Continue reading →

Picture: yesterdaystractors.com Hay market trade was slow, demand was slow to moderate, and prices steady. Most producers are reporting hay movement as slow, as many are in the field busy with harvest and baling that last bit of hay. 10-22-19 … Continue reading →

Hay market trade was slow, demand was slow, and prices steady. Kansas had a taste of winter-like weather last week with temperatures dipping into the teen’s and twenties, leaving frost on the grass. 10-15-19 Hay Report FINAL

Hay market trade was slow to moderate, demand was slow to moderate, and prices mostly steady. Rain that fell across the state, once again slowed the progress of the farmer. 10-8-19 Hay Report FINAL

NATIONAL ALFALFA AND FORAGE ALLIANCE – One of the most successful programs available for training professionals in the alfalfa industry about alfalfa growth and management will be presented in Arden Hills, MN, November 6-7, 2019, at the Land O’Lakes Headquarters. … Continue reading →

MANHATTAN – Hay market trade was slow to moderate, demand was slow, and prices mostly steady. It is a busy time for farmers. Wheat planting is picking up, and corn harvest, while progressing slower than average, is in full swing. … Continue reading →

Small grain forages can be a profitable option for producers. They can be planted in the fall and either terminated or grazed out in the early spring, allowing time to plant a summer row crop if soil moisture is adequate. … Continue reading →

Hay market trade was slow to moderate, demand was slow, and prices mostly steady. Lower quality alfalfa is softer; however, higher quality forages seem to be holding their value. 09-24-19 Hay Report FINAL