Articles tagged under: hay
Working Through a Wet Hay Season
Published July 24, 2019
It’s been a struggle for farmers and ranchers to put up quality hay this summer as wet conditions persist. Based in the Brookings, South Dakota area, WinField United alfalfa and forage specialist Jeff Jackson says small adjustments can be made…Strong Demand for High Quality, New Crop Hay
Published July 19, 2019
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane is waiting to cut his second hay crop of the year. While the first cutting was high-quality, over five inches of rain since July 1 is creating challenges. Isane says the second crop has potential,…MN Lifts Hay Hauling Restrictions
Published April 2, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an Emergency Executive Order, excluding drivers from regulations while transporting forage from Minnesota to Midwest states impacted by flooding. The order is in effect from now through April 30.A Shift in Acres Across Tri-State Region
Published April 1, 2019
Minnesota farmers will be baling more hay this year with acreage projected to increase 23 percent this year. Canola acres are up 20 percent and the amount of ground devoted to sunflowers is down nominally. Minnesota dry edible bean acres…Check for Nitrates in Oat Hay
Published December 20, 2018
Cattle producers who experienced a dry summer in North Dakota are finding above normal nitrate levels in oat hay. High levels of nitrate in feed can be toxic to cattle. NDSU Extension livestock systems specialist John Dhuyvetter recommends producers test…Silage Season Begins in Central ND
Published September 3, 2018
Bowden, North Dakota farmer Jon Tebelius is ready to chop silage. The silage corn is under drought stress. "The corn will be good on that, but we won't get the yield we were looking for." Tebelius got two cuttings out…Drought Impacting Southern Plains Cattle Producers
Published July 24, 2018
Due to drought conditions, a shortage of forage and hay may force livestock producers in the Southern Plains to reduce herd size. Both the first and second alfalfa cuttings in Texas were below average in both quantity and quality. Hay…Rains Pushing SD Hay Crop Along
Published July 23, 2018
Consistent rain showers in the Mitchell, South Dakota area have pushed this year’s hay crop along. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Taylor Grussing says the season started a bit slow, but growth picked up with hot and humid…MN Cattle Producers Impacted by Heavy Rains
Published July 6, 2018
With rain coming in five-to-seven inches at a time, Mother Nature is taking a toll on Minnesota farmers and ranchers. With the excess water, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls says there have been challenges associated with feeding…