1738 - Grain Market Outlook...Buying Hay

Agriculture Today

• Looking Forward in the Grain Market
• Considerations During Hay Buying
• Quick Break in the Heat

00:01:05 – Looking Forward in the Grain Market: Dan O’Brien, K-State grain economist, kicks off today’s show with a grain market outlook. Dan discusses crop ratings and what he expects for markets moving forward.

Dan O'Brien on AgManager.info

00:12:05 – Considerations During Hay Buying: The show continues with K-State beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster explaining how to correctly navigate the hay buying process. Phillip shares how to ensure quality, evaluate price and the questions to ask before the sale.

00:23:05 – Quick Break in the Heat: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond wraps up today’s show with this week’s weather update. Chip explains the break in heat and what the forecast for August looks like right now.

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