The USDA says U.S. hay stocks are above a year ago.
The national May 1st total of 24.091 million tons was 3.081 million tons larger than last year, with 2024 production rising 3% from 2023, largely thanks to yield.
The supply numbers are dependent on a few factors, including production, livestock inventory, pasture conditions, feed availability, and the severity of the most recent winter.
Hay supply and demand, quality, and prices, are highly regional and can vary widely even within those regions.
Comparisons for Brownfield states:
Arkansas: 330,000 tons, compared to 260,000 on May 1st, 2024
Illinois: 290,000 tons, compared to 225,000 on May 1st, 2024
Indiana: 170,000 tons, compared to 190,000 on May 1st, 2024
Iowa: 750,000 tons, compared to 455,000 on May 1st, 2024
Kansas: 900,000 tons, compared to 1.25 million on May 1st, 2024
Kentucky: 800,000 tons, compared to 610,000 on May 1st, 2024
Michigan: 320,000 tons, compared to 290,000 on May 1st, 2024
Minnesota: 960,000 tons, compared to 390,000 on May 1st, 2024
Missouri: 1.5 million tons, compared to 810,000 on May 1st, 2024
Nebraska: 1.75 million tons, compared to 950,000 on May 1st, 2024
Ohio: 160,000 tons, compared to 300,000 on May 1st, 2024
South Dakota: 2.24 million tons, compared to 1.9 million on May 1st, 2024
Tennessee: 430,000 tons, compared to 410,000 on May 1st, 2024
Wisconsin: 1.04 million tons, compared to 390,000 on May 1st, 2024
