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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)
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Kansas Hay Report

This past week, demand remained steady. Movement increased slightly in select regions due to colder temperatures and forecasted snowfall. Read More

Yields look promising as baling is starting on the first crop of hay across Central and East Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
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Kansas Hay Report

Baling hay in Faulkner County on May 16, 2025. Hay growers are trying to work between the raindrops, but are struggling this spring. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Kevin Lawson.)
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Kansas Hay Report



Kansas Hay Report

Hay Bales (Photo: Laura McKenzie, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Kansas Hay Report

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Kansas Hay Report

Round hay bales

Kansas Hay Report

A tractor is towing a merger on a cut alfalfa (hay) field. (iStock │ #477657325 - BanksPhotos)

Kansas Hay Report

Hay bales of all kinds and sizes were collected and stacked in four Animal Supply Points operated by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in response to the Smokehouse Creek, Windy Deuce and Grapevine Creek fires. (Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Kansas Hay Report

Round hay bales

Kansas Hay Report

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 hay prices remain steady with slight increase in demand