Hay production down 40% in Webster County, Missouri
12/18/2023 11:55:43 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Barry County, MO
Barton County, MO
Benton County, MO
Camden County, MO
Carter County, MO
Cedar County, MO
Christian County, MO
Crawford County, MO
Dade County, MO
Dallas County, MO
Dent County, MO
Douglas County, MO
Greene County, MO
Henry County, MO
Hickory County, MO
Howell County, MO
Iron County, MO
Jasper County, MO
Jefferson County, MO
Laclede County, MO
Lawrence County, MO
Madison County, MO
Maries County, MO
McDonald County, MO
Miller County, MO
Morgan County, MO
Newton County, MO
Oregon County, MO
Ozark County, MO
Phelps County, MO
Polk County, MO
Pulaski County, MO
Reynolds County, MO
Ripley County, MO
Saint Clair County, MO
Saint Francois County, MO
Sainte Genevieve County, MO
Shannon County, MO
Stone County, MO
Taney County, MO
Texas County, MO
Vernon County, MO
Washington County, MO
Wayne County, MO
Webster County, MO
Wright County, MO
Start Date: 1/1/2023
- End Date: 12/18/2023
A cattle producer in Webster County reported that he had to feed hay early, due to drought. Hay production was down 40% for some. Some farmers have even gotten out of the cattle business. A bale of hay was selling for about $65 to $85, compared to around $100 at this time last year.
KY3 (Springfield, Mo.), Dec 18, 2023
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