The dog days of August are upon us, and soon it will be back to school, Labor Day and time for that annual furnace check-up (at least for those of us in the North)
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the day on Friday
Some people I talk to from other parts of the country ask how can middle to lower quality alfalfa hay markets in California be going down given the record drought conditions. Two things that occurred
Though bluegrass is desirable for many lawns and pastures, it generally does not reach such status for alfalfa fields. According to Bruce Anderson, extension agronomist for the University of Nebraska
Go figure. Who knew that volcanoes could provide the cure for Aphanomyces root rot (ARR), a cursed alfalfa seedling disease that has beaten repeated attempts for control. According to the July issue o
Light trade and meager amounts of dairy quality hay continue this week in many states. Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB (freight on board) for selected states
Seth Hoyt, Author of The Hoyt Report, providing hay market analysis and insight. Fair to Good quality alfalfa hay prices were softer last week in California and Idaho and there were mixed feelings
by Dan Putnam,Extension Forage Agronomist,University of California-Davis,With alfalfa acreage at the lowest level in 50 years, lack of water remains the key issue for alfalfa growers
As unprecedented pressures to reduce water use mount, many California Alfalfa growers are looking to subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) as a solution to produce high-yielding alfalfa in the face of limi
Mark your calendars and join us for the Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium, December 2-4, 2015 at the Silver Legacy Resort in Reno, Nevada. This Symposium is a comprehensive and educatio
Light trade and meager amounts of dairy quality hay this week in many states. Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid (FOB) for selected states at the end of the day on Friday, July
In eastern Idaho last week, one sale on Supreme alfalfa hay brought $200 fob the stack. While there weren’t any actual sales reported on Fair quality (feeder hay), there were bids of $70 per ton
Potato LeafhopperOSU Extension With each storm front that races north into Ohio from the Gulf states unleashing torrents of wind and rain from now through the summer, the chance also increases fo
It somehow seems we have reached a point where alfalfa is often defined as "Roundup Ready" or not; to be sure, glyphosate resistance is a nice tool that expands some management options, specifically
Most reporters to USDA continue to note light volumes as new crop alfalfa and grass is being harvested. Below are some alfalfa and grass prices being paid (FOB) for selected states. Also check the USD
Premium quality alfalfa large square bales brought $152.50 to $177.50 per ton at the Tim Slack Auction & Realty hay sale in Lancaster, Wis., on June 26. According to their website, buyer numbers i
Rainy weather from mid-May to mid-June and with forecasts of above 100° temperatures over the next 10 days, supplies of premium and supreme alfalfa hay are well below normal in the West
