Forage Crops

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State-By-State Hay Markets

Colorado—In Jan. 16 report, compared to the last report, trade activity light on moderate demand. Prices mostly steady across all hay types. The next available report will be Jan. 29. Missouri—In the Jan. 7 report, ost livestock owners are enjoying not dealing with mud or havi... Read More



Cattle - forage (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)

Planning for spring annual forages

  • By Jerry Volesky │ University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Pasture field in Rosebud, Mo., May 2024. Photo by Rudra Baral.

Looking to 2026

Cattle - forage (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)
Hay bales (Photo: courtesy of Iowa State University's Iowa Beef Center)
Extra forage can be baled into late summer and early fall, but the hay’s lower nutrient levels later in the season might not be worth the time and expense. (Photo: Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture)
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.)
Hay bales in a field at sunrise. (Adobe Stock │ #489362175 - Petr)