Hay exports have taken a noticeable hit in recent years and struggle to rebound to desirable levels. So far in 2025, a combination of economic pressures has negatively impacted the volume of hay
Although hay harvest schedules vary by regions, many farmers in the Midwest are likely in the midst of second cutting, if they haven’t completed it already. Timing this next cutting — and every
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
June 3,2025• Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.4 million head on May 1, according to USDA’s
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
We know about toxins in Kentucky 31 tall fescue. We also know that mycotoxins can be an issue in corn silage. Now, University of Florida researchers are finding that some warm-season pastures and hayf
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
Variable weather can be major offender in pastures and hayfields, even before it turns severe. But the incidence of severe weather is on the up across the country, and managing for these events is nec
Pricing hay to accurately reflect forage quality is an ongoing challenge, especially because there are no hard and fast standards to justify a going rate. Even more challenging is pricing haylage.Hayl
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
Just like haymaking and grazing rotations are seasonal in nature, so too is the work of an agricultural journalist — especially those of us in the hay and forage business. As farmers enter hayfields
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
For many years, the annual hay price trend was predictable. Such has not been the case for the past couple of years. Prices either headed up or down for the entirety of the year, regardless of the mon
The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont stands out from the rest of the state in more ways than one. Geographically, it comprises three counties wedged between the Connecticut River and the Canada bord
May 6, 2025• Consider these tips for forage management this month.• There are several options to control horn flies.• This study shows overgrazing can be more harmful to forage than drought.•
I’m usually the one posing questions to farmers, but I recently found myself on the receiving end of such an exchange. The conversation led me to consider one step of the haymaking process that seem
Unless you run a John Deere tractor or root for the Green Bay Packers, yellow and green don’t make the best color combination by most standards. It’s especially an eyesore in pastures and hayfield
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
This past winter has been notably colder compared to recent years, but as we approach May, warmer weather and the time for haylage harvest will soon be upon us
