The drought is not letting up across the Dakotas and Montana. And with this week’s forecast calling for hot, dry weather over the Northern Plains, it doesn’t look like relief is in sight for awhile. Thus the reason Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is authorizing emergency grazing of CRP for any county in which any […]

Due to ongoing drought conditions in South Dakota, Governor Dennis Daugaard last week declared a statewide emergency — easing hay and transportation restrictions to assist agriculture producers. “The drought has really hurt grass and hay production in much of the state, which is making our ag producers scramble to keep livestock fed. I’m hopeful that […]

Kubota Tractor Corporation has added another member to their family of M-Series products, the M6S-111 diesel hay and cattle tractor. Combining Kubota power and performance with economy, the M6S-111 is an ideal solution for cattle producers seeking a single tractor suited for the full range of cattle and hay operations, loader work, mowing, and more. […]

Let’s face it — hay is expensive — so the last thing you want to do is waste it to hay feeder design. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, over the last decade hay production has decreased 11 percent while at the same time, hay prices have concurrently increased 77 percent. […]

Hay, a staple for horses and the main source of forage in the diet, needs to be good quality to keep a horse healthy, according to one Purina equine expert. “The most important factor determining hay quality is the stage of plant maturity at time of harvest,” said Gina M. Fresquez, technical specialist for Equine […]

Rainy weather leading up to a hay harvest is more than just inconvenient — it could be downright tragic. That’s because in storage, wet hay can be a breeding ground for bacteria that release heat and cause mold formation. According to Purdue Extension, this kind of situation increases the risk of spontaneous combustion and, ultimately, barn […]