Aug. 8, 2023
As we enter the second half of summer, relief may be on the way for cool-season forages as temperatures start to favor plant growth again in some regions. Even with cooler weather in the extended fore...


Aug. 8, 2023
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...


Aug. 2, 2023
The new mower combinations NOVACAT V 8400 and NOVACAT V 9200 from Pöttinger are the professionals for delivering the highest possible output...


Aug. 1, 2023
With corn silage harvest on the horizon, farmers will soon be able to assess their hybrid selection in terms of forage quality and yield...


Aug. 1, 2023
Whether dry conditions deter forage growth or rainfall shortens the harvest window, farmers may have a hay crop that is lower in yield or quality than they anticipated this year...


Aug. 1, 2023
Simple fact: Many farmers pull the trigger too early on drought-challenged corn for silage and either chop the immature plants or disk them under...


Aug. 1, 2023
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...


Aug. 1, 2023
The average hay price for alfalfa fell $16 per ton to $263 during June, according to the USDA’s Agricultural Prices report. This followed an $8 drop the previous month. The price remained $18 higher...


July 25, 2023
A dry start to the growing season made for smooth sailing as many hay producers cut forage without worrying their crop would be rained on...


July 25, 2023
July 4, 2023• Harvested hay acre projections are up, according to the USDA June Acreage report. Total harvested hay acres are pegged at 51.9 million, which is 4.9% higher than 2022 and 2.6% greater...