News — Grass
Innovations and Challenges in the Hay Equipment Industry
Jon Paul and guest TJ Steele delved into the intricate world of hay production and the significant advancements and challenges in hay equipment. This conversation highlighted the resilience and innovation within the industry and shed light on the economic pressures facing producers today.
Mastering Moisture and Inoculants in Hay and Silage Production
Hay Exports to South Korea - USDA Misses the Mark
Hay Kings is calling on the USDA FAS to issue a report discussing factors affecting demand for U.S. hay in the largest export destinations: China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Additionally, the USDA AMS should recognize that exchange rates are always important to agricultural exports, market structures are complex and the hay industry is based on long-standing interpersonal relationships.
U.S. Hay Production Lower in 2022
Total U.S. hay production decreased by 6.8% year over year. Drought in the southern plains pressured grass hay production down by as much as 40%. Alfalfa production in the Southern Plains, a small portion of total hay production, decreased by 22%.
The Great Lakes, Northern Plains, and Northwest regions are the few areas posting more hay production in 2022 than in 2021.
Grass Seed Straw Exports - Hopping!
