Seth HoytAuthor of The Hoyt Report, providing hay market analysis and insight. Sources in central California report that fewer acres of alfalfa hay are being planted for the 2016 season. Wheat plantin
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB per ton (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of th
Choosing an alfalfa variety for your operation is like an election. Because conditions are constantly changing, you must choose for your farm without full information
Agribusiness industries of Wisconsin will come together at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison on Jan. 12-14, 2016 for the Wisconsin Crop Management Conference (WCMC) and Agri-Industry Showcase
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recently unveiled an interactive website -- www.propanekids.com/agsafety -- that includes fun and educational videos, science experiments, and
Krone is expanding their line of forage harvesters to include four new models of the BiG X. The BiG X 480, 530, 580 and 630 round out the range of the BiG X line from Krone with 489, 523, 585 a
Noble Foundation researchers are studying how cover crops could be part of a year-round grazing system that provides economic and environmental benefits to farmers and ranchers
Producer making silage stocks for animal feed in winter.Thinkstock. Livestock producers need to take extra care when creating and maintaining stored silage piles to not only ensure they pro
The new DL200-5 and DL200TC-5 (tool carrier) are the first Doosan wheel loaders with a hydrostatic drive system — in place of the traditional torque converter transmission
Market conditions are motivating dairy producers to look closely at their income over feed cost (IOFC) to stay profitable in 2016. However, cutting costs may limit milk production and profit potenti
As a result of the Thanksgiving holiday, some states did not post reports last week. In those cases, the previous week's market prices were used. Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices b
The negative impacts of fescue toxicosis caused by a fungal endophyte are well documented. Signs of toxicosis induced by fescue include rough hair coats; elevated body temperatures; severe heat stress
Machinery leasing can be a viable alternative to buying but there are some important aspects to consider before making a final decision. According to Tina Barrett, executive director of Nebraska Farm
By all accounts, winter rye is in a renaissance. Cover crop craze aside, the rebirth of winter rye appears to be driven more by its utility as a forage crop, especially in the corn silage growing areas
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation has selected Rob Cook as a new pasture and range consultant in the Agricultural Division. As a pasture and range consultant, Cook will assist ag
Feed shrink has become a hot topic as dairy and beef margins erode in the current agriculture industry setting. Using research estimates, forage shrink loss per year in harvested U.S. forages is 14 percent
Kuhn was recently awarded two AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The AE50 award was given to Kuhn for its FC 3160 TLR side-pull disc mower conditi
Case IH announces the award-winning 2000 series Early Riser planter featuring an all-new row unit. Building on a tradition of Agronomic Design℠, these rugged new planters have been engineered to ope
Amy E. Hays was selected as the Noble Foundation’s educational services manager. Hays previously worked with the Texas AgriLife Extension service. The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation has select
