hay stocks

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 ...

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 ...

Livestock owners across the Pacific Northwest are encouraged to purchase their hay now, before supplies run out. Growers in all three states report lower than normal old crop stocks since so many livestock producers needed feed during the drought when pasture conditions suffered ...

When looking back on the 2021 growing season, the heat and drought conditions made the year challenging for most commodities, and Idaho hay was no exception. Will Ricks, President of the Idaho Hay and Forage Association says the one-two punch of drought conditions and record heat was difficult on dryland hay growers ...

According to the latest numbers from NASS, on farm hay stocks fell 12% year-over-year across the Northwest. As of May 1st, 2021, on farm hay stocks in Idaho totaled 410,000 tons, down 16% from 2020 numbers. Those numbers represent 8% of 2020 production ...

As of May 1st, hay stocks across the Northwest were 22% higher compared to 2019 numbers. According to NASS, on-farm hay stocks in Washington totaled 160,000 tons, down 45% year-over-year. May 1st stocks represent 7% of 2019 production. Disappearance from December 1st, 2019 was down 890,000 tons ...