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.)

Hay demand remains low in Kansas, prices still soft

Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Area Hay Prices May 4, 2024

U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann outlines priorities he has for the next farm bill based on input from farmers and ranchers. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Lawmakers urge USDA to restore 3 NASS surveys

A combine motors through a wheat field a few years back southwest of Salina, Kansas. (Journal photo by Tim Unruh.)

National Wheat Yield Contest Entries Open Until May 15

Photo courtesy of U.S. Wheat Associates.

Wheat crop deteriorates due to lack of moisture

Steve DeWitt’s Willow Creek Farms Pantry product line includes stoneground flour made from Oklahoma State University wheat varieties Butler’s Gold and Big Country, as well as a pancake and waffle mix. (Photo Candace Krebs)

Northern Oklahoma farm shifts focus from wheat to flour

Winter wheat farmers are facing a Sept. 30 deadline to sign up for Supplemental Coverage Option insurance, a new insurance option added as part of the 2014 farm bill. (Journal photo by Holly Martin..)

CSU, Limagrain Cereal Seeds to have tour June 3 to 4

Wheat producers can learn more about identifying pests and diseases in wheat and how to increase yield in their crops at the Jan. 22 Wheat Scout School in Bartlett. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

CSU Wheat Field Days set in June