While harvest slows down and cooler temperatures take over, the hay market is also showing some frosty edges. As they 2023 growing season comes to an end, we have a better idea of hay stores and what we have to deal with going into the winter months. Take a closer look at what prices and conditions are in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of Oct. 9, 2024.

The summer is in full swing and so is the next season of alfalfa. With corn in the ground and emerging, producers are chomping at the bit to get last year's crop sold and out of the barns to make room for this year's crop.

With the new crop of hay being harvested, producers are in a panic trying to sell hay from the last hay season to make room as we dive into the 2024 crop. Take a closer look at what prices and conditions in each region in the Progressive Forage Forage Market Insights column as of May 14, 2024. 

We are springing into the next hay season and hoping for high yields and higher prices. With increased moisture conditions and the promise of green grass ahead, this month is truly the final month dependent on the 2023 hay season.

Rolling into a new calendar year brings cooler temperatures and cooler prices for the hay market. With warmer temperatures across the north that have prolonged the grazing season and delayed the warmup of hay sales.

The holidays are ahead, and the sleigh is full of hay. Despite drought conditions over the summer, most areas are seeing a slight surplus of hay with lots of attractive-looking lots being offered up for sale.