Area Hay Prices August 2, 2025

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.)

Kansas hay trade slow to moderate, demand still light and steady prices

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

Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Area Hay Prices, July 26, 2025

Hay bale in a field (Photo courtesy MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.)

10 reasons you should quit making hay

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Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Kansas hay demand light, trade slow to moderate

Hay bales of all kinds and sizes were collected and stacked in four Animal Supply Points operated by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in response to the Smokehouse Creek, Windy Deuce and Grapevine Creek fires. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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 July 19, 2025