Cattle grazing a hillside in June. (Photo: Courtesy of K-State Research and Extension news service)

USDA to provide $1 billion to livestock producers impacted by drought or wildfire in 2023 and 2024

The center pivot irrigation system at the Oklahoma State University McCaull Research and Demonstration Farm will be one of the topics discussed at this year’s Panhandle Crops & Forages Field Day in Eva. The Aug. 31 event kicks off the fall field day events with topics like sorghum varieties, nitrogen management, soil moisture monitoring and managing spider mites in corn. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture.)

Crop progress reports for the week ending May 25, 2025

Grazing cattle in Kansas (Courtesy photo.)

Grazing management strategy

  • By Lisa Moser │ K-State Research and Extension news service
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.)

Limited test sees light demand and moderate trade for Kansas hay

Producers can reduce hay loss with proper storage, says University of Missouri Extension specialist Charles Ellis. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Spradley, MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.)

State-By-State Hay Summary

Hay bales (Photo: Sydney Peterson, West Des Moines, Iowa)

Area Hay Prices May 24, 2025

S&W Seed Company launches new prussic acid free sorghum 

Baling hay in Faulkner County on May 16, 2025. Hay growers are trying to work between the raindrops, but are struggling this spring. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Kevin Lawson.)

Rain, cool weather delaying hay

  • By Mary Hightower │ U of A System Division of Agriculture