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Compared to the last report demand remains good, prices remained mostly steady, trade activity was slow. The western half of the state remains in drought although areas surrounding western Kansas have all received some form of precipitation in the last … Continue reading →

The research project, “Breeding Alfalfa for Intercropping with Intermediate Wheatgrass: Towards perennial grain-forage systems,” is moving into the outreach portion and they are requesting feedback from Kansas alfalfa growers. The researchers are working to better understand optimal nitrogen application rates … Continue reading →

Brome producers were faced with many challenges this past year as fall armyworms sought after recently harvested fields as sites to lay their eggs. Brome fields in eastern Kansas varied as some looked untouched while others faced field damages. The … Continue reading →

“Nature has a great simplicity, therefore a great beauty” – Richard Feynman Kansas Forage and Grassland Council encourages all members to submit photos into the upcoming photo contest! We love to share these images on social media and use them … Continue reading →

Hay market trade slow and prices remained steady for all hay types in all regions. Hay movement increased slightly over the past week but remains sluggish. Open weather, across much of the Plains and Midwest, favored agricultural fieldwork but further … Continue reading →

Hay market trade slow and demand light. Reports have been received that the brakes have been applied to the alfalfa market with usage down significantly. Many report deliveries down by almost half. Most folks are finishing up 2nd cutting and … Continue reading →

DROVERS – Hay markets can be difficult to project heading into any year, and 2019 might have some of the most complex dynamics to consider for hay pricing and demand. Weather will always play a role in regional markets, while … Continue reading →

MANHATTAN – The KSU/KSFGC Winter Forage Conference will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in the Anderson Building on the Lyon County Fairgrounds, Emporia, Kansas. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the conference kicks off at 9:30 a.m. The conference … Continue reading →