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

The dark stripes on infected potatoes mark zebra chip disease. It has led to significant economic losses for producers due to reduced crop quality and marketability. (Fekede Workneh/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M to look at zebra chip disease

USDA announces biofuels grants, loans

Soybean farmers in many parts of the High Plains have dealt with weather extremes in 2023. (Journal photo by Tim Unruh.)

EPA finalizes chlorpyrifos restrictions

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

Wheat (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

2025 Cover Your Acres Conference set for Jan. 21-22 in Oberlin

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