(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

Hay bales (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

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)

Pasture and forage production insights for 2025

Despite record low hay inventories in Texas in 2023, prospects for higher yields this hay season are being fueled by heavy rainfall across major production regions of Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. (Texas A&M AgriLife)

How moldy hay or baleage can impact livestock production