In the first article of this series, we looked at the power of writing down what you own and what you’ve produced. Assets and inventories give you a clear picture of your strengths. But that’s
Photo: Greg Halich, University of KentuckyWhen thinking about bolstering pastures with legumes, thoughts immediately turn to red or white clover — or perhaps alfalfa. Those are all good options,
After a quarter century of few, if any, significant changes to the small-square baler market, yet another high-capacity, so-called double baler is now available. Kubota Tractor Corporation entered the
Stockpiling forage is a proven way to extend the grazing season through the fall and into the winter. Doing so also saves on hay-feeding costs and prevents mud and ruts that would otherwise form
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 th
“Not all rumors are true, but there is probably a shred of truth in each.” That was Matt Makens’s first comment as he took the stage at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s
Winter cereals serve the role of utility player for supporting the production of meat and milk. Planted in the fall, they can be grazed in late fall and/or spring, harvested as silage, or simply termi
Fast-growing spring forages have always been a blessing and a curse. The blessing is that cattle can switch to getting their primary nutrition from pasture rather than stored feeds and their associate
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
RCI Engineering is proud to announce that the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has selected the T9096 Tractor-Powered Table Bagger as a 2026 AE50 Award winner
The hay export market has historically carried a lot of weight for Western producers. Figuratively speaking, that remains true, as hay exports affect Western market prices and contribute to the
For many people in the dairy industry, the phase-out of brown midrib (BMR) corn is akin to losing the four-wheel drive option in a pickup truck. Sure, the pickup will go most places, but there will be
Below-freezing temperatures, negative windchills, and winter storm warnings don’t exactly spell “spring,” nor do those conditions bode well for spring calving season. In addition to inclement
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 th
For a long time, monitoring hay prices has been a lot like watching a downed tree rot — not much action. In December, the average dry alfalfa hay price was $161 per ton, according to the USDA’s
January 6, 2026• Beef prices are expected to stay at record highs in 2026, thanks to a historically low national herd size and minimal incentive for farmers to retain replacement heifers
Last year marked the third year of the hay market downturn across the country. In the Western states, Josh Callen explained how shifting dynamics throughout the region and overseas have kept hay price
Alfalfa has long held a tenuous position in the grazing world. Many pasture enthusiasts want nothing to do with it. Others may include it in paddocks at a low density. Finally, there is a minisc
Jeff Lehmkuhler has helped guide beef farmers for two and half decades, but he’s never seen lower hay quality than what he witnessed in 2025. The University of Kentucky extension beef speciali
