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This past week, demand remained light, and prices were steady. Fewer trades in the marketplace continues, and therefore, movement of hay is minimal. Loads being delivered are to those with long term customers and hay that was contracted during the … Continue reading →

***** THANK YOU VETERENS ****** This past week, demand remained light, and prices were steady. Buyers are still not buying, but sellers aren’t interested to selling at these lower prices, putting the hay market at a standstill. Loads being delivered … Continue reading →

The 2025 edition of NAFA’s Alfalfa Variety Ratings features 121 alfalfa varieties from 14 marketers Unlike any other publication, NAFA’s Alfalfa Variety Ratings is indispensable in providing an extensive listing of alfalfa varieties and their corresponding ratings for fall dormancy, winter survival, bacterial wilt, aphanomyces, … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained light, and prices were mostly steady. There still is no interest in purchasing hay and loads being delivered is to long term customers and previously contracted. The drought continues to drag on and in Kansas, … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained light, while trades bumped up a bit. Prices were mostly steady but remained soft, with dairy hay price falling in a few areas. Drought continues to be the hot topic of discussion, but even though … Continue reading →

K-State Research and Extension and the Northwest/North Central Extension Districts are hosting two Crop Pest Management Schools in mid-November. The first one is set for Nov. 19 in Beloit at the Beloit Methodist Church, and the second one will take … Continue reading →

This past week, demand remained light, and trades fell off considerably while prices were steady on limited test. Producers have been busy in the fields with harvest or planting wheat. All of Kansas continues to be dry and rain is … Continue reading →

Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance is a tool for managing rainfall or drought risk. While individual producer experience varies, PRF has made substantial payouts during drought years. In 2023, producers paid an average premium of $5.11 per acre and … Continue reading →