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.

Winter Pasture Report: What’s your plan for spring?

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 trades pickup in SW and SC regions, demand still light

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

State-By-State Hay Summary

Extra forage can be baled into late summer and early fall, but the hay’s lower nutrient levels later in the season might not be worth the time and expense. (Photo: Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture)

Area Hay Prices January 25, 2025

Broadcast legumes when there is snow or frost on the ground to improve pasture quality and profits. (Photo by Linda Geist)

Frost seeding legumes improves pastures several ways

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

Area Hay Prices January 18, 2025

Cattle in winter beside bails of hay (Photo: iStock │ #152996510 - knapjames)

Kansas hay demand remains light, prices remain mostly steady