Raking hay (Photo: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)

Forage field day set for Aug. 6 in Eastern Nebraska

  • By Fred M. Hall │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
This time of year, pop-up showers and storms are a risk to hay that has been mowed but not yet baled. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and understand how different types of rainfall affect cut hay, says MU Extension agronomist Hunter Lovewell. (Photo by Linda Geist.)

Is rained-on hay still good?

Grazing cover crops with beef cattle increases soil organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations in grazed plots, according to a study from Kansas State University. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Grazing cover crops benefits soil health in dryland systems

  • By Kelsey Stremel │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Lifespans of PTO shaft shields are among the issues with safety features on farm equipment, said Craig Stertz, co-owner of Lincoln (Kansas) Farm Supply. (Photo by Tim Unruh.)

Safety hazards still loom large on the farm

Wheat producers can learn more about identifying pests and diseases in wheat and how to increase yield in their crops at the Jan. 22 Wheat Scout School in Bartlett. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

Daily Cash July 12th

Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Hay demand remains light, but more hay moved

Beardless wheat hay baling (Photo: courtesy of NMSU)

State-By-State Hay Summary

Sorghum U / Wheat U

HPJ Sorghum U Wheat U event set for Aug. 13 in Wichita