Articles tagged under: hay
More Hay Acreage Expected in 2020
Published March 31, 2020
U.S. producers intend to harvest 53.3 million acres of all hay in 2020, up two percent from 2019. States in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest are expecting increases in harvested acres for this year.A Need for Feed
Published January 2, 2020
Livestock producers in portions of North Dakota are in need of feed. Excessive moisture, flooding and the early October snowstorm halted corn harvest and hay production. "With excessive moisture, it's been a challenge to get hay out. If it was…Extension Expert Offers Tips for Reducing Hay Waste
Published December 20, 2019
The challenges of 2019 have left many livestock producers facing a shortage of hay. NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center livestock systems specialist Janna Block says there are ways to stretch feed supplies this winter. "We often feed cows to their…Excess Moisture: Good for Grass, Bad for Hay Production
Published December 19, 2019
While 2019 was a good year for cool season grasses, it was not a good year for hay production. Tonnage was high, but quality was low for many livestock producers. NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist Kevin Sedivec says a lot…HOS Requirements Waived in ND for Hay and Livestock Hauling
Published November 7, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed an executive order waiving hours-of-service requirements for commercial vehicles hauling hay and livestock. An October blizzard, record fall rains and cold temperatures have resulted in a shortage of feed supplies to sustain livestock…A Wet Fall and Markets Points of Discussion for SD Stockgrowers
Published November 2, 2019
Compared to 2018, it’s been a better year for South Dakota cattle producers. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson says while there were some minor delays, western South Dakota is looking at a bumper hay crop. The current…Feed Supplies are a Concern as Winter Lingers
Published October 22, 2019
Even weeks after the snow and rain, livestock producers are having a difficult time either getting to cattle or bringing them home. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring heard about these challenges during a series of meetings in the central…Emergency Hay Program Could Be Reinstated
Published October 18, 2019
Discussions are underway about reinstating the North Dakota Emergency Hay Transportation Assistance Program. The program was last used during the drought of 2017, providing some reimbursement to eligible livestock producers for a portion of emergency hay transportation expenses.Livestock Producers Should Monitor Hay and Grain Quality
Published September 24, 2019
Heavy rainfall this summer and fall has left hayfields and ditches flooded, leaving bales at risk for mold and other issues. The more water covering the bales, the more damage or loss of nutrients occurs. "In a low-lying area where…