This time of year, pop-up showers and storms are a risk to hay that has been mowed but not yet baled. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and understand how different types of rainfall affect cut hay, says MU Extension agronomist Hunter Lovewell. (Photo by Linda Geist.)

State-By-State Hay Summary

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Drought, dry conditions pushing crops and hay

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 August 3, 2024

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.)

Very light demand with soft prices for hay

Hay bales (U of A System Division of Agriculture courtesy photo by Dirk Philipp.)

State-By-State Hay Summary

Despite record low hay inventories in Texas in 2023, prospects for higher yields this hay season are being fueled by heavy rainfall across major production regions of Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. (Texas A&M AgriLife)

Area Hay Prices July 27, 2024

Round hay bales

Hay demand very light for all hay offerings

Round hay bale (Photo: Iowa State University Extension & Outreach)

State-By-State Hay Summary