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.)

Area Hay Prices August 30, 2025

A forage alfalfa field. (Courtesy photo.)

Forage webinar series continues Sept. 17

Jeremy Kootz (left) and Charlie Kootz incorporate cover crops to boost soil health and feed livestock on their central Kansas farm. (K-State Research and Extension)

K-State study: Grazing cover crops adds value

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.)

State-By-State Hay Summary

Extra forage can be baled into late summer and early fall, but the hay’s lower nutrient levels later in the season might not be worth the time and expense. (Photo: Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture)

Light demand, steady prices for Kansas hay 

Area Hay Prices August 23, 2025

(Courtesy photo.)

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