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May 14, 2013

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U.S. Hay Stocks Nosedive To Record Low

Hay stocks in the U.S. were at a record low as of May 1....More

May 14, 2013

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Minnesota, Wisconsin Growers: Take Winterkill Survey

The University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin ask alfalfa and other forage producers in the two states to complete a brief, 12-question survey....More

May 10, 2013

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Get Your Hay Deals In Writing

Using written contracts is a good, easy way to protect both parties when buying or selling hay....More

May 14, 2013

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Montana Hay Supplies ‘Critically’ Low

Hay supplies in Montana are critically short; Canadian imports are keeping producers afloat....More

May 14, 2013

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Alabama Hay Grower May Get Fewer Cuttings

Bill Collier may only get two cuttings from his bermudagrass fields this year because of a late start due to poor weather....More

May 7, 2013

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Head Off Hay Fires In Large Square Bales

Large square bales have their advantages, but they're more prone to spontaneous heating than small bales....More

May 10, 2013

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Don’t Ignore Fire Insurance Coverage For Your Hay

Review your hay fire insurance coverage before your growing season gets too busy....More

May 12, 2013

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Bagged Hay Storage System Utilizes Air

The Air-Barn blows air over and around bales to remove heat and moisture from the hay....More

May 7, 2013

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All-Hay Prices Rise In April, Alfalfa Prices Drop

U.S. farmers took home slightly higher all-hay prices in April than in March. Alfalfa prices fell over the same period....More

May 7, 2013

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NHA Website Updates To Generate New Business

The National Hay Association wants its website to do more for its members and increase business opportunities....More

May 6, 2013

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Take Advantage Of Online Corn Silage Calculator

An online calculator that can help determine the price of corn silage is available in Purdue Extension’s new publication, Determining A Value For Corn Silage....More

May 7, 2013

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Demand Holds Arkansas Hay Prices Steady

Continued strong demand for good-quality horse hay is keeping prices steady in northeastern Arkansas....More

Apr. 30, 2013

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Hay Prices Skyrocket At Midwestern Auctions

Soggy fields have kept some Midwestern growers from getting hay to market, according to local auction owners. Buyers, in the meantime, are running out of hay as wet, cold conditions have delayed pasture growth and first-crop hay. The outcome, of course: Higher hay prices....More