U.S. average hay prices reversed a three year down trend in 2000. Average prices peaked in early 1997 and declined into early 2000. Environmentally Friendly Hay Crops Released November 6, 2000. U.S. and global hay demand is growing relative to other crops. However, U.S. farm policy discourages the growing of hay crops relative to farm program crops.
Hay crops offer environmental advantages over many of the farm program crops.
Consequently, present U.S. Farm Policy produces poorer land use choices. Released September 30, 2000. As the U.S. hay industry enters a new millennium and the National Hay Association enters the third century in which it has served the hay industry, the NHA Statistics Committee takes a look at the long-term trends influencing the industry. These trends reveal both opportunities and challenges. Declines in Hay Production and Increases in Demand Indicated by U.S. Pasture Conditions Released September 5, 2000.