News — Hay
10 Reasons Not to Make Hay: Rethinking Tradition in Beef and Forage Production
“You might be giving up $10,000 in beef production to raise $5,000 worth of hay.” -Dr. Carson Roberts
The Forgotten Farmer: Why Hay Producers Deserve a Place in U.S. Farm Policy
Hay producers are the forgotten farmers. They bear the same droughts, the same markets, and the same financial pressures as everyone else, but with fewer tools to manage the risk.
The Warm Season Grass Playbook: Practical Tips for Millet, Sorghum, and Sudan Success
When hot, dry summers reduce cool-season hay yields, warm-season grasses like millet, sorghum, and sorghum-Sudan hybrids can fill the gap.
As Jeffrey “Alfalfa” Jackson says: “If you like to haul manure, go ahead. If you want more efficient feed, think fiber digestibility.”
Rain or Maturity: Making the Right Cut for Hay Quality and Market Fit
Neither option is ideal, but if you’re forced to choose between cutting hay and risking rain or letting it get overmature, the better choice usually depends on your end market:
The Rise of Traited Alfalfa and Advanced Harvesting Technologies
The agricultural sector is experiencing significant technological advancements that are setting new standards in forage production. Among these developments, the incorporation of yield mapping in harvesting equipment and traited alfalfa varieties like Roundup Ready and HarvXtra are leading a revolution in how forage crops are cultivated, measured, and managed.