Hay Acres Revision Cause Outlook Prices to Edge Upward
The USDA NASS annual crop production report showed significant revisions to the hay acres harvested in 2016.
View ArticleConference to Take a Fresh Approach to Alfalfa, Stored Forages
The University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council will host the 36th annual Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference.
View ArticleWhat Will Climate Change Mean to My Alfalfa Stands This Year?
Record warmth in February 2017 may pose risks.
View ArticleAlfalfa Risks from the Wild Weather Ride this Winter
As farmers call in to discuss this strange winter and its risks to their alfalfa stand, concerns continue to grow as the green color has started to come back to alfalfa fields. Actually predicting what...
View ArticleEvaluating Alfalfa Stands for Winter Injury
It’s been a crazy winter throughout most of the United States. Ice, cold temperatures, and lack of snow cover in many areas poses a threat to the health and survival of alfalfa stands. Dr. Jon Pretz,...
View ArticleAlfalfa Winter Kill: What is Next?
This year lack of snow coverage along with up’s and down’s in temperatures have caused several issues with alfalfa stands in several locations in South Dakota and the Midwest.
View ArticleRisks with Heavy Manure Applications
When applying a heavy dose of manure, site selection is critical.
View ArticleConsiderations for Planting Alfalfa in Spring
Producers are trying to get their alfalfa planted. Some areas have been very wet which have made this process very difficult to accomplish.
View ArticleApril Rains Affect May Forages; Alfalfa Turns Yellow in Wet Fields
Author: duanedaileyuniversityofmissouriAlfalfa fields fading from green to yellow may mean too much water. Farmers see the change after record-setting rains.
View ArticleGet Ready for Hay Season and Bale Early
Author: davidburtonuniversityofmissouriextensionHay season is right around the corner. In fact, some would argue it is already here according to Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy specialist, University of...
View ArticleCommon Alfalfa Cutting Questions
Author: philkaatzmichiganstateuniversityextensionProducers should consider these common questions as the alfalfa cutting season starts.
View ArticleAster Leafhoppers in Alfalfa
These insects are not host specific, and they feed on a wide variety of plants including alfalfa.
View ArticleSpeed Up Hay Drying Time with Properly Adjusted Conditioning Rolls
With first cutting, we try to encourage timely harvest so producers can maximize forage quality, while setting up a good schedule for future cuttings.
View ArticleForage Maturity: Most Important Factor Affecting Forage Quality (and Yield?)
Considering the weather experienced the first two weeks of May this year, the last thing a farmer wants to hear is anyone suggesting that hay needs to be made now.
View ArticleLady Bugs: A Friend to Farmers
Most farmers and ranchers know lady beetles are a beneficial insect, but many may be unaware of all that they do.
View ArticlePremium Alfalfa Hay? Prove It
Alfalfa’s proof is in the pudding. Not all hay that looks good is good hay. Not all good hay looks good. The only way to know is by testing samples to determine the nutritional value.
View ArticleTesting Tells Alfalfa's Worth
Author: lindageistuniversityofmissouriextensionNot all good hay looks good. The only way to know is by testing samples to determine the nutritional value.
View ArticleHow to Identify Weevils in Alfalfa
When scouting alfalfa, there are two species of weevils that may be observed.
View ArticleTop Quality Alfalfa Recipe Hinges on Details
Wyoming grower’s premium obsession is growing top quality alfalfa.
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