West Texas Hay

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

Colorado—In Dec. 19 report, compared to the last report, rade activity light on moderate demand. Prices mostly steady. Due to the upcoming holidays, the next available report will be Jan. 15. Missouri—In the Jan. 7 report, ost livestock owners are enjoying not dealing with mud... Read More

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.)
Area Hay Prices, Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture, Hay Report, State-by-State Hay Market

Area Hay Prices

Hay bales in a field at sunrise. (Adobe Stock │ #489362175 - Petr)
Area Hay Prices, Forage Crops, Hay Market News, Hay Range Pasture, Hay Report, Markets, State-by-State Hay Market

State-By-State Hay Markets



Area Hay Prices

MU Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg and dairy specialist Reagan Bluel urge forage growers to participate in the Ozark Empire Fair Hay Contest in Springfield. Photo courtesy of Tim Schnakenberg.

State-By-State Hay Markets

Hay bales in a field at sunrise. (Adobe Stock │ #489362175 - Petr)

Hay Report

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)

State-By-State Hay Markets

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

Area Hay Prices

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)

State-By-State Hay Markets

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.)

Area Hay Prices

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 Markets