After a challenging spring season that affected crops across the U.S., agronomists encourage growers to think about opportunities for alfalfa seeding this summer. With proper management, late summer seeding can be a good alternative to spring planting and result in strong stands with high yield potential.

The 2011 Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show, in Springfield, Missouri, had the least entries since the show began in 1985. A very wet, cool May, followed by a unusually dry June and July were the main causes for not entering by southwest Missouri farmers.

Springtime excessive rainfall followed by summertime drought means Pennsylvania dairy producers are facing big challenges in corn silage production that extend beyond a decrease in its nutritional value.

What is standing hay worth, and what is a fair price? The price of standing hay is what the market determines it is, not necessarily what we think it should be.