Hay - MSU Extenison Animal and Range Science - Montana State …
The MSU Extension Forage Program works with harvested forages such as alfalfa hay and silage, improved pastures, and annual crops for hay or pasture. Harvested forages are critical to Montana's billion dollar livestock industry.
The Basics of Haying Season — Madison County CattleWomen
Aug 2, 2023 · The climate, soil, and topography of Montana makes it an ideal area for growing various types of hay. Let's touch on a few common hay crops grown across the state: Montana's vast agricultural landscapes enables farmers and ranchers to grow a diversity of hay crops to support our livestock industry.
To better understand soil and nutrient variability, and nutrient deficiency symptoms. To understand fertilizer options (ammonium nitrate vs urea vs ammonium sulfate), and how timing and placement of fertilizer affect nutrient losses. To learn benefits of phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur on forages.
Hay Hotline Helps Ag Producers List and Look for Available …
Apr 6, 2022 · “Our Hay Hotline is a free online listing page to find hay or pasture or list a need for such. There is also an option to list donated hay if folks are in a position to help others out.” Hay Hotline users enter their own listings and descriptions at agr.mt.gov/Hay-Hotline .
Hay supplies in central Montana remain high. Supplies of feeder quality (Fair and Utility) hay are especially high as both first and second cutting saw delayed cutting and occasional rain showers.
Hay Barley: Cleanup Your Hay Fields - Montana State University
Montana ranchers have really taken hold of barley and other cereals for hay crops. Since 2000, there have been over 300,000 acres of these crops, worth about $2.7 million, annually. Cereal forages provide good hay yields and are nutritious if harvested at the correct stage.
'Hay Hotline' helps producers list and find available forage or …
Apr 7, 2022 · GREAT FALLS — As dry conditions continue across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers and ranchers that they can use the online "Hay Hotline" to list their...
Forage Species in Montana - Montana State University
There are over 80 different species potentially used for forage in Montana and the northern Great Plains. These include species on native rangeland, improved seeded pastures, perennial hay crops, annual forages and crop aftermath.
Irrigated Agriculture in Montana — Montana ... - Montana Water Center
A large variety of crops is grown on irrigated lands across Montana, but the dominant crops include alfalfa, hay, barley, wheat, corn, safflower, and sugar beets (Table 1).
Montana Field Guide
Oct 13, 2024 · General Description. These agriculture lands typically have perennial herbaceous cover (e.g. regularly-shaped plantings) used for livestock grazing or the production of hay. There are obvious signs of management such as flood irrigation and haying that distinguish it from natural grasslands.