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

Area Hay Prices February 8, 2025

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.)

Kansas hay demand, trade picks up

Hay is one of a number of items needed by producer-victims of recent wildfires. (Photo: Todd Johnson)

State-By-State Hay Summary

Information gathered from testing hay helps producers plan their supplementation strategy for the cattle cycle.(Courtesy photo.)

Area Hay Prices February 1, 2025

Using GPS navigation to spray herbicides.(Adobe Stock │ #152478214 - orestligetka)

New herbicide information available in 2025 Chemical Weed Control guide

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Providing extra hay and feed may be needed on extremely cold winter days to help cattle meet their energy requirements. (K-State Research and Extension)

Certain hay feeders improve profitability

  • By Jacob Klaudt │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Figure 3. Comparison of plant residue amount with ability to capture snowfall moisture.

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