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Forage Market Insights: 2023 cropping season coming into view

Here’s Progressive Forage’s monthly look at factors impacting hay markets for February 2023.
February 13, 2023
Dave Natzke

USDA reminds producers of continuous certification option for perennial forage

January 17, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers with perennial forage crops of an option to report their acreage once, without having to report that acreage in subsequent years, as long as there are no applicable changes on the farm.


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Organic forage farms, production lower in 2021

NASS released the results of the 2021 organic survey that included information on the number of operations harvesting and selling organic forages, acreage harvested, quantity produced and sold and value of sales.
January 10, 2023
Dave Natzke

The numbers of forage growers producing and marketing organic dry hay and other forages declined between 2019 and 2021, according to latest national survey data from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).


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October North American combine harvesters continue growth

November 15, 2022

Total sales remain above five year average.


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Lower yields reduce 2022 hay production totals

The USDA’s October Crop Production report indicates overall hay production will be lower than a year ago despite increased acreage.
October 19, 2022
Dave Natzke

Hay production recovered in the northern Plains, but Texas took a big hit.


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Forage Market Insights: Plenty to look forward to

February 4, 2022
Dave Natzke
It’s hard to believe, but with spring just weeks away, planning for the year ahead is well underway. Undoubtedly, high prices will mean corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton will compete for acreage – and irrigation water.
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USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program sign-ups for 2022

January 27, 2022
Agricultural producers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a cornerstone conservation program offered by the USDA and a key tool in the Biden-Harris administration effort to address climate change and achieve other natural resource benefits.
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Forage Market Insights: Transitioning into 2022

January 10, 2022
Dave Natzke
The transition into 2022 is well underway, with no shortage of questions related to supply and demand, domestic and export supply chains, input costs and growing conditions. We’re still waiting on some final numbers from 2021.
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Forage Market Insights: Making a list and checking it twice

December 10, 2021
Dave Natzke
The hay bales are wrapped and all nestled in sheds, while supply chain distractions bounce around in our heads. You get the picture. Here’s a look at forage market conditions entering the second week of December.
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USDA crop insurance changes encourage cover crops

December 2, 2021
Dave Natzke
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced changes to crop insurance programs that are designed to address producer needs while supporting conservation and climate mitigation efforts through the management of cover crops.
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