U.S. hay production was up in 2024. The USDA says total production of 122.462 million tons was 3% larger than 2023, with a ...

Last report of 2024 shows light hay demand in Kansas. Next report will be released Jan. 14, according to the Kansas ...

When it comes to deciding where they're going to get their next meal, different species of bees may be attracted to different ...

There have been some notable trends in fall and winter feed test results to date. Environmental factors during the growing ...

Extreme dry and wet weather conditions have become the norm, Rankin said. “We have to prepare for either scenario,” he stated ...

COLUMBUS - On Dec. 21, Leslie Ward, 39, pulled up to a barn at The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run, a rescue for horses and other ...

According to literature, most of the species had a similar or slightly lower nutritional value compared to conventional forages such as alfalfa. Thus, the evaluated native species pool could serve as ...

Southwest—Demand light. Trade activity is slow. Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground and delivered price steady. Alfalfa: Dairy, $1.05-$1.15/point RFV. Good stock or dry cow, $120-$130.

Adding up to be the nation’s third most valued crop as an $8.7 billion industry per year, alfalfa is a common sight on many dairies because of its nutrient profile. This perennial forage crop is known ...

The aim is to provide basic data and technical references for the screening and evaluation of suitable forage, green manure crops, and soil and water conservation crops in karst areas. Uniform and ...

Alfalfa, often referred to as "the queen of forages," is a key component of livestock feed, particularly for dairy cows, beef cattle, and other animals. Its high nutritional value, rich in fiber, ...