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According to NASS, Hay acres across the Northwest increased 6% year-over-year, while, potato acres dropped 4% from 2021. Idaho potato acres are estimated at 290,000, down 8% from the previous year.  Harvested area, at 289,500 acres, is also down 8% from the previous year.  In...

The surprise snow storms in mid-April and subsequent below average temperatures have pushed back many calendars in the farming community. One of those commodities seeing an impact is hay. Andrew Eddie with the Washington State Hay Growers association said the cold, wet weather pushed the season back roughly two weeks behind schedule ...

It’s a story that livestock producers are familiar with up and down the west coast; a widespread hay shortage, or difficulty finding enough quality hay. Todd Nash, President of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, said there are a number of factors impacting Oregon growers; most notably, ongoing drought. “Th ...

According to NASS, hay stocks on farms as of May 1st totaled 530,000 tons in Idaho, up 29% from a year ago. May 1st stocks represent 12% of 2021 production. Disappearance from December 1st, 2021 was 1.82 million tons. On-farm hay stocks in Oregon totaled 220,000 tons, down 24% from 2021 ...

According to NASS farmers across Idaho intend to plant a little more wheat and hay in the year ahead, but in response, producers plan on planting less barley, sugar beets and corn in 2022. The March 31st, NASS report also shows Idaho growers plan to reduce the amount of chickpeas and dry beans planted this year ...

Day two of our Northwest Farm Credit Services Quarterly Commodity snapshot series, and we take a look at Hay and Wheat. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS said they expect profitable returns for the local hay industry. “High input prices and irrigation water availability will provide headwinds to producers. High ...

NASS is out with planting numbers across the Pacific Northwest. All wheat acres planted in the region are up 1% year over year. Wheat producers in Idaho, expect to plant 1.27 million acres of wheat this year, up 3% from 2021. Winter wheat acres planted are estimated at 790,000 acres, up 11% from last year ...

Prices for everything needed on the farm is going up, including feed prices, prompting a discussion on realizing the value of forage quality. Mike Brouk of Kansas State University says forages comprise of roughly 50% of the diet of a diary cow ...

While the invention of the round bale has made livestock feeders’ lives much easier, round bales can also translate into more waste when not stored or fed properly. During times like these, when hay is so expensive, proper hay practices are critical to help minimize costs. Liv ...

The year ahead looks to be a challenging one for Washington hay growers. Andrew Eddie, president of the Washington state Hay Growers Association, said the price of shipping containers remains at an all-time high. Making exporting hay more challenging ...