Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

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.)

Area Hay Prices August 16, 2025

Despite a challenging season for Texas rice growers due to pests and poor prices, yields have been average and conditions look good for the second crop. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Cash Bids 8-12

Despite a challenging season for Texas rice growers due to pests and poor prices, yields have been average and conditions look good for the second crop. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Fall armyworm, notice the thickest stripe is black. (Photo courtesy K-State Entomology Department.)

Late-summer insect update: Fall armyworms

Hay bales (U of A System Division of Agriculture courtesy photo by Dirk Philipp.)

Spring bumper hay crop followed by dry fall in Arkansas

  • By Mary Hightower │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Kansas hay demand light with steady prices

State-By-State Hay Summary