Hay

From producing small hay bales at age 14 to working on her family’s farm, FarmHER Saydee Longhurst shares how FFA, agricultural education, and family have shaped her path in agriculture so far.
Rising freight and diesel costs are making it harder to move hay between regions.
Drought and pasture mealybug are contributing to tighter hay supplies across the state.
Texas A&M AgriLife says the pest can cause severe damage to grasses used for hay.
Donated hay is helping livestock producers recover from widespread pasture losses.
Specialty Risk’s Jake Charleston discusses PRF coverage as producers navigate drought conditions.
Drought is forcing cattle producers to secure winter feed early as costs climb.
John Deere showcases hands-free baling technology at Farm Progress Show, designed to reduce operator activity, fatigue, and unnecessary movement.
The new option could provide stronger protection when forage losses coincide with higher replacement feed costs.