Hay Bales (Photo: Laura McKenzie, 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.)

Kansas alfalfa demand moderate, but still light for grass hay

Kevin Melvin of MorningStar Farms, left, was a member of the Industry Panel, along with Charlie Bezona, center, co-owner and trader, Reinert Hay and Commodities, Hereford, Texas; Katelyn McCullock, director, Livestock Marketing Information Center and Adam Robertson, right, sales and production manager, Bestifor Farms, Belleville, Kansas at Alfalfa U in Dodge City, Kansas, Feb. 27. John Holman, agronomy professor at Kansas State University, moderated the panel. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Industry panel gives insight on important issues at Alfalfa U

Texas wildfire (Texas A&M Forest Service photo.)

Smokehouse Creek wildfire expected to be contained March 14 

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

Area Hay Prices March 9 2024

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 (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Alfalfa demand moderate, light for grass hay in Kansas

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

Area Hay Prices February 24 2024