Hay market prices were steady, demand remained strong and movement was down a bit. Alfalfa continues to strengthen, across the state, and is hard to find according to contributors in the southwest. Precipitation was scant for most areas, with a few exceptions of locally heavier snows. According to US Drought Monitor for the week of December 8th, Abnormal dryness (D0) remained at 25%, moderate drought (D1) remained at 40%, severe drought (D2) remained at 10.5%, and extreme drought (D3) remained at 10%. If you have any extra hay to sell and/or need hay here in Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange:www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.