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Jul 15, 2014

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New Yorkers Put Up High-Quality Hay

New York hay growers are making plenty of high-quality hay, some brokers predict timothy-hay prices could drop....More

Jul 14, 2014

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Grazing Broker To Match Land With Livestock

A new grazing broker project in Wisconsin will match producers with landowners looking to rent their pastures....More

Jul 8, 2014

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Look Out For Potato Leafhoppers

South Dakota alfalfa growers should scout for potato leafhoppers, says South Dakota State University Extension entomologist....More

Jul 8, 2014

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Harvesting Hay In Wet Weather

Here are three tips for harvesting hay in wet weather....More

Jul 1, 2014

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Hay Prices Show Slight Decline In Much Of U.S. 2

U.S. alfalfa-hay prices dropped by $2/ton and all-hay prices by $5/ton in June, according to USDA’s Agricultural Prices report....More

Jul 1, 2014

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Making Hay: When Does It Pay For Livestock Producers?

This checklist can help beef and dairy producers trying to decide whether to grow their own hay....More

Jun 12, 2014

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Sugarbeets Work In Salty Soils, Offer Producers A New Crop

Sugarbeets grow well in saline soils and have good potential as feed for dairy and beef cattle....More

Jul 1, 2014

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Washington Horse Hay Donations Sought

The Adopt-a-Horse Program in Washington's Clark County is seeking forage donations....More

Jul 8, 2014

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Hard Winter Pushes Up Hay Prices In Virginia

Hay prices are up in Virginia after a long winter that hurt yield....More

Jul 1, 2014

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Hay Road Trip: From Colorado To Minnesota

There is enough hay available from Colorado to Minnesota to drive down prices, surmises one ag economist....More

Jun 16, 2014

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Look, Listen And Learn At Pasture Walks

Pasture walks offer producers opportunities to ask questions and learn from the rest of the grazing community....More

Jun 24, 2014

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Drought, Hay-Price Hikes Hurt Beef Herds

Drought and high hay prices have forced some California beef producers to severely cull herds while neighboring hay growers with available water are having a banner year....More

Jul 1, 2014

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Missouri Hay Show Helps Growers Market Crop

Hay samples for the Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show will be accepted through July 10....More

Jun 24, 2014

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Global Hay Demand, Competition Grow Strong

Export buyers may compete a bit with California dairies for hay this year because of short supplies due to drought....More

Jun 24, 2014

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Alfalfa Pests Ramp Up

Alfalfa weevils, potato leafhoppers and grasshoppers are doing damage to alfalfa fields across the U.S....More

Jun 24, 2014

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Forage Insurance Deadline Approaches

The July 15 sign-up deadline for the Rainfall Index-Annual Forage Insurance (RI-AF) plan is fast-approaching....More

Jun 24, 2014

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Iowa Hay Growers Urged To Update Listings

Iowa hay and straw growers should register or update their listings in the Iowa Hay and Straw Directory....More

Jun 17, 2014

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When Should You Cut Uneven Stands?

Windrows left too long delay hay regrowth beneath, creating uneven stands that Bruce Anderson calls "windrow disease."...More

Jun 17, 2014

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How To Price Standing Hay

Hay buyers should pay less for standing hay not only because of harvesting costs, but also because they're taking on risk, says Dan Undersander....More