This past year saw the Southern Plains and western Midwest regions get rocked by drought. These same areas are dense with beef cattle found in both large and small herds.Drought can be devastati
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 item has been supplied by a forage marketer and has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hay & Forage Grower.The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA) released the 2023 edition of
“When I tell people what I do, my explanation usually elicits a lot of confused looks,” said Josh Callen regarding his company’s quest to document Western hay markets in his weekly newsletter
Some farmers may have lower hay supplies this winter following a dry growing season. Buying hay might seem like a simple solution to fill feed gaps, but the decision to do so can be complex. Whil
According to export data from Datamyne, U.S. timothy hay exports through September totaled 299,484 metric tons, down 20% from a year ago. Timothy hay exports were hit with a one-two punch of strong fr
The October average alfalfa hay price rose another $4 per ton, according to USDA’s Agricultural Prices report. For hay other than alfalfa, the average price jumped $6 per ton. The average
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 belo
November 1, 2022• Flexible stocking rate options exist for drought management.• Extend the growing season with cornstalks.• LaCrosse Seeds, a division of DLF USA Inc., recently announced
In many areas hammered by drought this past summer and fall, purchasing additional hay will be a necessity in the upcoming weeks and months. Hay buyers need to exercise caution when making purchases f
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)
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) f
As a hay industry, there are still a number of hay sales that occur “by the bale.” Yes, it’s easier, but if the sale is made without factoring in bale weight and moisture, there’s
Most silage and haylage crops from the past growing season now sit packed, covered, and/or wrapped. Perhaps you think it will make good feed because everything was done “right,” or maybe you
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
Farmers may be looking for alternative feedstuffs this fall if they are experiencing high hay prices or forage shortages due to drought. Baling soybean residue can be a low-cost solution to thes
The September average alfalfa hay price rose by $2 per ton, according to USDA’s Agricultural Prices report. For hay other than alfalfa, the average price dropped by $9 per ton. The averag
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 sel
As cooler weather begins to sweep across the country, livestock producers, especially cattlemen, start making plans to feed their stock during the upcoming winter. This is nothing new and has been goi
Alfalfa is the fourth most widely grown crop nationwide and historically has been one of the most popular forages among livestock producers due to its high yield and quality potential. Alfalfa utiliza
