With all the misconceptions and confusion surrounding cutting heights, many homeowners and haymakers are likely cutting their grass too short. When cut at a lower than ideal height, grasses activate s
Alfalfa removes large amounts of potassium (K) from the soil. Soil potassium levels impact plant health and can improve the ability of alfalfa to overwinter. If there is too little potassium, the stan
It’s not unusual for hay prices to retreat in late spring and early summer with the onset of a new crop. Such was the case for average June 2019 prices of both alfalfa and other hay types. Th
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the d
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.Rock River Laboratory announces the release of a new version of their revoluti
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.CLAAS of America today announced additions to its range of balers and hay tool
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.After 35 years of dedication to agriculture, innovation in fertilizer producti
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.Future-Facing. Massive Power. Loaded with Tons of Features. The All New M8 Ser
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.CLAAS of America announces the full commercial launch of the AXION 900 and 800
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.New seed and agronomic information, techniques, and a review of silage harvest
July 2, 2019 • Hay acres in the U.S. are projected to be down only slightly in 2019 compared to last year, according to USDA’s Acreage report that was released last week. The decline
Your neighbor has just offered you a field of bahiagrass that hasn’t been hayed or grazed all summer. The quality is junk, so what can be done? In this video, Cheryl Mackowiak, a soils speciali
John F. Kennedy, in his 1962 State of the Union Address, said, “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” This little bit of wisdom is good advice for living our lives, but
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the d
In 2018, timothy hay export prices in Washington and Idaho were at record highs on first cutting with strong demand. In 2019, demand started strong on higher quality first-cutting timothy, but it didn
In the Midwest, hay supplies are already running short and many fields saw damage to forage quality from excessive rains or flooding. Regardless of current conditions and lacking inventories, horse ow
This item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.New air drill provides a flexible, durable and productive solution that maximi
The two bale feeder shown in the picture feeds 4 x 4 x 8ft., 3 x 4 x 8ft., and 3 x 3 x 8ft. big square hay bales. It is operated by a self contained, 12Volt battery powered, 3,000 PSI double acting hy
Seeding spring oats for a fall harvest is a beautiful thing. It’s rare to hear about a bad experience with the practice. We’re now approaching the optimum time to seed oats for fall forage
Photo credit: Dennis Hancock, UGAOverseeding annual crops into perennial pastures can be a helpful practice that extends the grazing season and improves the overall quality of forage. There are differ
