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.)

Demand light despite weather, prices still mostly steady

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

Cattle in winter beside bails of hay (Photo: iStock │ #152996510 - knapjames)

Area Hay Prices January 11, 2025

Cattle from the Gardiner Angus Ranch have benefited from rangeland improvement that has also improved habitat for the lesser prairie-chicken on this 20,000-acre tract south of Ashland, Kansas. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

78th annual Society for Range Management meeting set for Feb. 9 to 13

Top-performing wheat varieties across Texas were announced by Texas A&M AgriLife experts in their annual Wheat Grain “Picks” List. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Daily Cash Bids Jan. 7

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

State-By-State Hay Summary

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.)

Last report of 2024 shows light demand for Kansas hay

Hay is one of a number of items needed by producer-victims of recent wildfires. (Photo: Todd Johnson)

Area Hay Prices January 4, 2025