A lone cowboy is moving a small herd of cattle to a greener pasture, near Hatch, UT. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #366190283 - Bob)

Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest announced

Hayden On Harvest: Let’s load the combines!

(Courtesy of South Dakota Mesonet)

Current drought conditions weigh on producers

Courtesy photo.

Mizzou Cow College Workshops set for May

Producers can reduce hay loss with proper storage, says University of Missouri Extension specialist Charles Ellis. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Spradley, MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.)

State-By-State Hay Summary

Hay bale in a field (Photo courtesy MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.)

Kansas hay demand light to moderate in some regions

Prospects for a good hay production season hinge on moisture and the amount of fertilizer applied. That decision will vary from producer to producer. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Area Hay Prices April 26, 2025

Hay is one of the largest expenses in a cow-calf operation, according to K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Cutting costs on the ranch

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service