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As the year come to an end, I just felt I'd share this
Last year's solid growing season meant more hay got produced nationally, which brought prices down across most regions and right now there's plenty of hay available, especially grass hay, at better prices than we saw in 2024. From some things I have read, weather is going to be the big variable going forward though, because a dry growing season could tighten things up and push prices back up, while a good production year would keep everything relatively steady.
Texas production more than doubled from two years ago and Arkansas too saw a big jump too but some areas like Ohio dealt with quality issues from wet spring conditions that delayed harvest timing and forced a lot of late cutting. If you're in any of these areas, I would love to hear your input on this
About 40% of hay-producing acreage was under some level of drought conditions earlier this year and I think that's something to keep watching as the season plays out
Last year's solid growing season meant more hay got produced nationally, which brought prices down across most regions and right now there's plenty of hay available, especially grass hay, at better prices than we saw in 2024. From some things I have read, weather is going to be the big variable going forward though, because a dry growing season could tighten things up and push prices back up, while a good production year would keep everything relatively steady.
Texas production more than doubled from two years ago and Arkansas too saw a big jump too but some areas like Ohio dealt with quality issues from wet spring conditions that delayed harvest timing and forced a lot of late cutting. If you're in any of these areas, I would love to hear your input on this
About 40% of hay-producing acreage was under some level of drought conditions earlier this year and I think that's something to keep watching as the season plays out
