Properly conditioned bales create a rich, nutrient-dense environment for your plants. It's easy to confuse hay and straw, but using the wrong material can significantly impact your garden's success.

State hay market summaries for the week ending Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Market News Service.

Using current nutrient values, hay has a fertilizer value of $25.30 per dry ton. Assuming a 1200lb round bale is 15% moisture, the nutrient value per bale is $12.91. If you are figuring what it ...

They feed on available carbohydrates on the surface of the forage plants and inside ... the quality of the hay, and also generates heat. The temperature of these hay bales, stacks, and barns ...

Letting your grasses have enough rest in between grazing is a major factor in having lush pastures or scrubby, weed-infiltrated pastures. If plants have enough rest, then the root system will stay ...

Livestock producers who grow their own hay often find themselves playing “beat the clock” when it comes to harvest, knowing ...