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

Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

State-By-State Hay Summary

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.)

Demand light despite weather, prices still mostly steady

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

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

Area Hay Prices January 11, 2025

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

State-By-State Hay Summary