alfalfa

Photo courtesy of Dave Bergmeier.
Agronomics, Alfalfa, Crops, finance

Record keeping for taxes

It is never too early for a farmer and rancher to prepare for his taxes, writes Shannon Sand with Nebraska Extension. Read More

Alfalfa stand with approximately 12 inches of top growth prior to winter dormancy. The last cut in this stand was performed in early September, and this photo was taken in late October. This stand will be hayed immediately following the first killing frost. Photo by Romulo Lollato, K-State Research and Extension.
Alfalfa, Crops

Alfalfa as a supplemental protein

Hay is one of a number of items needed by producer-victims of recent wildfires. (Photo: Todd Johnson)
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State-By-State Hay Summary



Information gathered from testing hay helps producers plan their supplementation strategy for the cattle cycle.(Courtesy photo.)

Kansas hay demand remains light, mostly steady prices

Area Hay Prices December 14, 2024

Rain in late May and early June delayed alfalfa harvest for many producers in southwest Kansas. The first cutting like pictured in this field will likely go for grinding hay due to the excess moisture. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

State-By-State Hay Summary

Round hay bale (Photo: Iowa State University Extension & Outreach)

Kansas hay supply remains heavy

Hay bales (Photo: courtesy of Iowa State University's Iowa Beef Center)

Area Hay Prices December 7, 2024

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.)

Area Hay Prices November 23, 2024

Hay bales (Photo: courtesy of Iowa State University's Iowa Beef Center)

Hay demand remains light, prices steady

Information gathered from testing hay helps producers plan their supplementation strategy for the cattle cycle.(Courtesy photo.)

State-By-State Hay Summary