March 31 2026 March 3, 2026• Kim Ricardo is the new forage field specialist with South Dakota State University Extension. In this role, Ricardo will help farmers enhance the productivity and sustainability

March 31 2026 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 t

March 24 2026 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

March 24 2026 Alfalfa is an important source of high-protein forage for cattle producers. James Coover, a soil scientist with K-State Research and Extension, wanted to better understand whether secondary and micronutrients...

March 17 2026 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 e

March 10 2026 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

March 3 2026 The average hay price for alfalfa and grass held mostly steady in January, according to the USDA’s Agricultural Prices report. The average dry alfalfa hay price was $160 per ton, which was just $1...

March 3 2026 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 o

Feb. 24 2026 February 3, 2026• The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA) received a record number of research proposals eligible for funding from the U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Initiative, also known as the Alf

Feb. 24 2026 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

Feb. 19 2026 Little is known about insect-transmitted viruses’ effects in alfalfa. Erik Wenninger, an extension specialist and Integrated Pest Management coordinator at the University of Idaho, set out to address...

Feb. 17 2026 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

Feb. 10 2026 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

Feb. 3 2026 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

Feb. 3 2026 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...

Jan. 27 2026 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

Jan. 27 2026 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

Jan. 20 2026 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

Jan. 13 2026 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

Jan. 6 2026 The government is back in the hay price reporting business. Unfortunately for hay sellers, the news hasn’t changed much during the hiatus.After peaking at $191 per ton in May, the average price for