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Hay Forecast
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2020 and 2021 Outlook
January 23, 2021
We understand that many areas were hit with droughts this past year and this has resulted in lower than expected hay yields. New Eden Hay is feeling some of this pinch, but we have always been able to retain hay availability to our customers for year round sales. We fully expect to maintain our stocks for year round sales in the 2020-2021 season. We are always happy to help you find the perfect mix for your farm or feed store.
Planning for the 2021 season
February 3, 2021
Although it's still cold and snowy here in Southern Ontario, we are already looking forward to the upcoming 2021 hay season. We checked with Wiarton Willy (or local rodent weather prognosticator - similar to Punxsutawney Phil in New York), and Willy says that we can expect an early spring this year. That means we'll be getting the tractors and hay equipment fired up and ready a bit sooner in hopes that Willy is right.
2023 Hay Market
February 27, 2024
There may be a shortage of hay in the midwest, but we still have plenty of hay here for our customers, both new and existing. If you are interested in discussing purchasing from us, please contact us at the information on our contact page
Looking to 2024
February 28, 2024
We're having an incredibly mild winter in southwestern Ontario, but that doesn't mean we aren't expecting a good hay year. We'll know more in the next couple of months, so check back here in the next couple of months, or contact us to talk about our 2024 hay season and our expectations
2024 Hay Forecast
We're starting to find the same issues that we had last year with getting new hay from the fields. The weather is not cooperating with us at this time, but we are hoping for a good stretch of sunny days in the next week or so and that will get us new hay into barns. Until that happens though, we're sitting indoors and wishing that we had new hay to send our customers.
2025 Forecast
The 2025 first cut harvest is on the horizon. If the weather holds out, we should be looking at a good first cut crop to come off. At this time, the hay is still a bit too young to harvest, meaning that we need to wait a few days or even a couple of weeks to start the harvest.
We have a couple producers with dryers that have already started to cut and bale hay, but we don't expect the start in earnest for a little longer.
2026 Forecast
June 5, 2026
First cut harvest is officially underway, and we want to give you an insider look at how this year's unique spring weather is shaping the 2026 crop!
It’s been a cold and rainy spring across the region. While those damp, cool weeks were an absolute dream for our cool-season grasses—allowing them to grow thick and heavy—the alfalfa has been a bit slower to wake up in the chill.
What does this mean for your bales?
This combination has actually created a really beautiful blend. Because the alfalfa didn't shoot up rapidly, we're seeing much finer-stemmed alfalfa mixed in with those heavier, lush grasses. It’s making for a highly palatable, soft first cut that your animals are going to love.
Yields & Availability Update
The only real challenge we're tracking right now is volume. Because of that prolonged cold snap early on, the explosive overall growth just wasn't quite there, meaning we are seeing reduced yields across the board thus far.
However, we are working hand-in-hand with our local farmers as they harvest and dry this initial growth. We are doing everything we can to keep things moving efficiently so our first cut shipments can start rolling out to you soon.
As always, we prioritize ensuring our regular customers are taken care of, even in lower-yield years. If you want to chat about your farm's specific needs or get your name on the list for these upcoming shipments, please reach out through our Contact Page!