Articles tagged under: hay

A Game Changer for Hay Production

Published February 8, 2025

At CattleCon 25, John Deere launched the Weave Automation Baler. “The weaving is done by the baler itself, and you don’t have to do it in the tractor.” Kaylene Ballesteros, Deere’s go-to-market manager for hay and forage, said the Weave…
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November Hay Prices Reported

Published November 27, 2024

According to the Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest, prime alfalfa hay averaged $171 per ton for large squares. That’s down from $237 one year ago. The price for large rounds is averaging $112 per ton,…
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New Automation for Hay Production

Published January 31, 2024

Case IH is bringing LiDAR technology to hay producers with a first-of-its-kind in large square hay baler automation. With the automatic adjustments and hands-free baling, farmers can put less experienced operators in the cab or spend their time in the…
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Expect High Hay Prices

Published August 17, 2023

Weaning time for cattle producers is just around the corner. South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Specialist Warren Rusche says hay supplies are a worry for this winter. "For most of South Dakota, hay supplies are short and consequently hay…
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Reasonable Alfalfa Prices

Published March 2, 2023

The cold start to the winter depleted hay stocks. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Specialist James Rogers says hay prices are sitting at a reasonable rate. "Alfalfa prices are fairly reasonable for beef quality hay. It looks like alfalfa hay might…
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Herd Rebuilding May Take a Backseat

Published February 22, 2023

The dry conditions last fall have made farmers and ranchers leery of a future drought. Sterling Marketing Group President John Nalivka says livestock producers are still cautious about restocking and herd rebuilding might not happen in 2023. "The problem is…
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Determining Winter Hay Needs

Published October 21, 2022

Forages are a critical part of feeding programs to make it through northern winters. North Dakota State University Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block recommends farmers conduct a thorough hay inventory for the upcoming feeding season. "You need to have…
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Test for Hay Quality

Published July 25, 2022

It’s been a good year for hay production in North Dakota. Timely moisture has been seen, but the weather hasn’t been conducive for drying hay and there’s a lot of discolored hay. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist James Rogers…
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What a Difference a Year Makes

Published July 24, 2022

After a year of drought, ranchers are having better luck putting up hay this season. Mandan, North Dakota rancher Kenny Graner is on his second cutting. "I've heard stories of people getting more than twice as many bales off the…
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