Articles tagged under: hay
Walz Waives Trucking Regs to Help Farmers Get Forage
Published July 28, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order waiving trucking regulations to support Minnesota’s livestock producers who are facing a decrease in the availability of hay and other forages. Severe drought conditions have caused a decline in 10,000 acres of…Drought Situation Worsens in South Dakota
Published July 12, 2021
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows an increase in the moderate to extreme drought conditions in South Dakota. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says most of South Dakota got rain in the last few days, but that rain has little impact. "There…Cooperstown Farmer Working the Low Ground
Published July 11, 2021
For Mark Ressler of Cooperstown, most of his 2019 corn crop stood until last year because of excessive moisture. An estimated 60 percent of the farm was prevented plant in 2020. It has been dry this season, but the carryover…Executive Order Allows SD Farmers to Hay Road Ditches
Published June 29, 2021
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order declaring a statewide emergency for drought conditions. This allows ditches to be mowed for hay in eastern South Dakota immediately. The drought conditions are negatively impacting feed availability for livestock. The…Ranchers in the Dakotas Making Some Hay
Published June 28, 2021
Pastures have been lacking timely moisture to get grasses going this haying and grazing season. This is creating challenges for livestock producers in the Northern Plains. Plans have changed several times because of water quality and reduced forage production. "The…North Dakota Drought Hotline Reactivated
Published April 28, 2021
Drought conditions are persisting across North Dakota, with 93 percent of the state in severe or extreme drought. That’s why Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has reactivated the Drought Hotline and, which was first made available in 2017. Ranchers who need…Ada-Borup FFA Member Named 2021 MN Star Farmer
Published April 22, 2021
Ada-Borup Minnesota FFA member Daniel Jossund is the 2021 Minnesota Star Farmer. Jossund has a custom hay business. "I have about 50 acres of my own hay. I also have 60 acres of corn, 60 acres of soybeans and wheat…Hay and Alfalfa Acres Threatened by Drought Conditions
Published April 17, 2021
Nationwide, 34 percent of hay acreage and 48 percent of alfalfa acreage lie within a drought area. For hay, that includes 99 percent of North Dakota, 68 percent of South Dakota and 10 percent of Minnesota. Nearly all of the…John Deere Introduces New Line of Mower Conditioners
Published January 4, 2021
It’s never too early to plan for 2021, especially when it comes to securing reliable haying equipment. That's why John Deere is encouraging livestock producers to check out their new line of hay mower conditioners on the market. "They are…