AAFH Ask the Harvester: Mike and Brittany Van Driesten

Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Area Hay Prices October 25, 2025

Information gathered from testing hay helps producers plan their supplementation strategy for the cattle cycle.(Courtesy photo.)

State-By-State Hay Summary

Rain in late May and early June delayed alfalfa harvest for many producers in southwest Kansas. The first cutting like pictured in this field will likely go for grinding hay due to the excess moisture. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Kansas hay demand increases slightly

Black smoke and flames can been seen engulfing a field as high winds reignited parts of the Smokehouse Creek fire outside of Miami, Texas on Saturday, Mar 02, 2024. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

Plan ahead with wildfire prevention and mitigation tips

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Spotty rain provided relief in several High Plains states

Joe Bush adds to Cruikshank Realty’s service

Participants learn about what makes a diverse pasture during a class at the Noble Research Institute. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Noble: Regenerative ag and livestock go hand-in-hand