Alfalfa stand with approximately 12 inches of top growth prior to winter dormancy. The last cut in this stand was performed in early September, and this photo was taken in late October. This stand will be hayed immediately following the first killing frost. Photo by Romulo Lollato, K-State Research and Extension.

Alfalfa as a supplemental protein

Man at work on the tractor with hay baler. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #267996708 - Mirko)

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StockSmart - Calculate stocking rates

A new tool for calculating stocking rates: StockSmart

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

State-By-State Hay Summary

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

Kansas hay demand remains light, mostly steady prices

Area Hay Prices December 14, 2024

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

Preparing for spring grazing after a dry fall

Wheat field (Photo: Alissa Weece)

K-State researcher touts benefits of winter wheat in crop rotation