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Hay movement during the Christmas week was slow but steady, with minimal new sales reported. Unseasonably warm weather conditions allowed many cattle to remain on grass and wheat pasture, which reduced overall hay demand and usage during the period. According … Continue reading →

The forage quality results of the 2025 Kansas Performance Tests for cool-season annual forage varieties are available online at https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/outreach-and-services/crop-performance-tests/forages/hay-and-silage/. The results are summarized by location (Garden City, Hays, and Belleville). Several forage quality metrics were measured across a range of forage … Continue reading →

Hay movement remains steady and is expected to continue at a similar pace throughout the remainder of the year. Many producers are retaining hay inventories in anticipation of improved pricing next year rather than lowering prices to move supplies in … Continue reading →

Hay movement remained steady over the past week, with most activity limited to previously contracted loads. An abundance of average hay continues to keep prices stable across all classes. Warmer temperatures and increased sunshine provided welcome relief to producers, helping … Continue reading →

Hay movement was mostly steady this past week. Increased moisture across the state limited some producers’ ability to move hay. There is still an abundance of grinder-quality hay, putting slight pressure on prices. High-quality alfalfa remains in high demand and … Continue reading →

From the National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance: The American Relief Act of 2025 provides new USDA assistance for losses experienced in 2023 and 2024, including programs that apply directly to alfalfa and forage farmers. The most relevant option for hay … Continue reading →

This past week, demand has stayed steady and prices have also stayed mostly steady. Harvest is being wrapped up for most producers and hay movement should continue to stay steady throughout the rest of the fall. Overall, there has not … Continue reading →

Depending on location, there has been a slight increase in demand this past week, with more grass hay and grinder hay moving to support the increase in cattle coming off grass. While the increase is positive, it is expected to … Continue reading →

This past week, there had been no change in demand and prices were steady. Trade remains slow to moderate. The sun started shining in many parts of the state, so producers were finally able to get in their fields. There … Continue reading →

As recent harvests and scouting reports may indicate, armyworms and fall armyworms seem to become a more serious problem for Kansas farmers each year. For those who may have experienced problems with the insects this year, Kansas State University crop … Continue reading →