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

Area Hay Prices May 24, 2025

Aerial still image of grain silos in the village of Brule, Nebraska, taken by a drone at sunset. (Photo: iStock - halbergman)

Grain Report May 20 2025

Bales should be removed from the field to avoid damage to existing forage and the hay itself. (U of A System Division of Agriculture courtesy photo by Dirk Philipp)

Area Hay Prices May 17, 2025

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

Kansas hay demand light, while trade slow and price 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

A herd of cattle moves to a new pasture as part of the landowners land management initiative at Caquelin's Ranch. (USDA NRCS Montana)

High Plains cattle sales report

Grain Report May 13 2025

Cash Bids May 12