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Compared to the last report, hay movement has continued at a slow but steady pace. There has been a noticeable uptick in hay being transported on area roadways, with much of it believed to be headed toward wildfire relief efforts. … Continue reading →

Shared from the Kansas Livestock Association: Kansas Gov. Lara Kelly signed an executive order yesterday to facilitate the immediate delivery of large quantities of hay, feed, fencing materials and other relief supplies to areas affected by wildfires. The executive order waives certain … Continue reading →

Compared to the previous report, hay movement was slow to moderate with a steady undertone and a slightly softer market. Portions of the state received moisture; however, drying conditions quickly returned with wind and sunshine. Wildfires in southwest Kansas last … Continue reading →

Compared to the last report, market conditions were largely steady with limited overall change observed. The market tone was slightly softer. Movement of hay was light to moderate, with fewer transactions reported compared to last week. Demand for hay remains … Continue reading →

Last week, there was not much change recorded. Much of the state experienced warmer temperatures and increased sunshine last week, providing a welcome improvement in conditions. Interest in hay varied across regions, with some areas reporting increased inquiries, though no … Continue reading →

Much of the state experienced warmer temperatures and increased sunshine last week, providing a welcome improvement in conditions. Interest in hay varied across regions, with some areas reporting increased inquiries, though no notable changes in pricing or movement were observed. … Continue reading →

Hay movement across the state remained slow; however, many producers expressed optimism that demand would increase as colder weather becomes more consistent. Producers were busy fertilizing brome pastures, winterizing equipment, and marketing available hay supplies. Market participants continued to balance … Continue reading →

Hay movement during the past week remained slow but steady, with minimal change observed in overall market conditions. Producers across much of the state received some moisture during the reporting period, occurring as rain, snow, or a combination of both. … Continue reading →

Demand during the first week of the year remained steady. Product movement increased slightly in select regions due to colder temperatures and forecasted snowfall. However, pricing levels showed minimal change. According to the US Drought Monitor for the week of … Continue reading →

Smooth bromegrass and tall fescue seed production may be utilized as an alternative crop in primary grazing and haying stands. When used in this dual purpose, low seed yields can still offset production costs with the right market/contract. As with … Continue reading →