With a new year comes opportunities for new alfalfa seedings. For those whose list of resolutions includes establishing alfalfa, it is encouraged to secure seed supplies early, and selecting varieties
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the
The climate of the U.S. hay export market has gone from good to difficult to different. Different, or strange, according to Scot Courtright, who explained how trade has changed over the past few years
In regions where tall fescue dominates the pasture base, stockpiling can be an economical way to preserve forage quality and feed cattle through the winter. With that said, the way in which stoc
Hopefully, no haymaker puts up a crop that they know will mold; however, many haymakers have pushed the moisture limit and hoped the mold fairy wouldn’t pay a visit. Sometimes, she just comes uninvi
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the
Josh Callen put it plainly: Growers are selling hay for 2019 prices while paying 2024 production costs. That’s how the author of the Hoyt Report set the scene for the Western market during his annua
The relative maturity rating of a corn hybrid is often one of the first characteristics considered when selecting what will be planted. This maturity metric has been around a long time, but its utilit
“They don’t need water access; there’s enough in the grass.”I’ve heard this line more than once from livestock graziers. Typically, the “no water” strategy is
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the
I hope that everyone has had a great fall, and that the harvest has been bountiful! High feeder, fat cattle, and milk prices have improved the outlook for those in the livestock business, which is a nice
“The turkey’s on fire!”That was how I was greeted at my parents’ house on Thanksgiving minutes before the rest of our family was supposed to arrive. No, the bird in the oven was
On most grazing operations, woodlots are separated from pastures and cows in the same way that bird dogs typically aren’t housed with the chickens. The latter will probably never change, but the
American dairy consumption is having somewhat of a renaissance with the latest data boasting the highest levels since 1959 at 661 pounds per capita. While consumer trends and grocery shopping habits a
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the
To optimize profitability in today’s era of small margins, preharvest insight into yield and quality factors can enable real-time management responses to fluctuating market conditions or feed needs
As the sun sets on most hayfields for the season, USDA’s October Crop Production report predicted alfalfa and alfalfa-mixed hay production to be up 8% from last year
