South Central Kansas Hay

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.)
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State-By-State Hay Summary

State hay market prices for the week ending Jan. 11 as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Market News Service. Read More

Cattle in winter beside bails of hay (Photo: iStock │ #152996510 - knapjames)
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Area Hay Prices January 11, 2025

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)
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State-By-State Hay Summary



Hay is one of a number of items needed by producer-victims of recent wildfires. (Photo: Todd Johnson)

Area Hay Prices January 4, 2025

Area Hay Prices December 21, 2024

State-By-State Hay Summary

Hay is one of a number of items needed by producer-victims of recent wildfires. (Photo: Todd Johnson)

State-By-State Hay Summary

Area Hay Prices December 14, 2024

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

Hay bales (Photo: courtesy of Iowa State University's Iowa Beef Center)

Area Hay Prices December 7, 2024

This time of year, pop-up showers and storms are a risk to hay that has been mowed but not yet baled. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and understand how different types of rainfall affect cut hay, says MU Extension agronomist Hunter Lovewell. (Photo by Linda Geist.)

Area Hay Prices November 23, 2024