Kansas hay demand remains unchanged, prices somewhat lower

Hay bales (Photo: courtesy of Iowa State University's Iowa Beef Center)

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 September 20, 2025

Aerial view of a tank truck spreading manure on a recently harvested corn field. (iStock │ #181878441 - BanksPhotos)

Fall manure application season: five safety priorities for farmers

Ripe milo or grain sorghum field. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Filing now open for Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission candidates

Taiwan commits to purchasing 132 million bushels of U.S. wheat through 2029 

Cattle move between a field planted to a cover crop and a grass pasture. Producers in the Southern Great Plains must balance forage type and quantity with grazing duration to make grazing cover crops economically viable. (Paul DeLaune/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M AgriLife releases cover crop grazing guidance

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Daily Cash Bids Sept. 15th