As Nebraska communities continue to recover from recent wildfires and widespread drought continues, livestock producers may face challenges finding adequate hay and forage. The Nebraska Hay and Forage Hotline can help connect producers who need hay with those who have hay available for sale.
The hotline is a free service available to both buyers and sellers. Producers with hay available can create a listing, while those in need of hay can search current listings and connect directly with sellers.
Available hay listings can be viewed through the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at https://nda.nebraska.gov/promotion/hay
The hotline can be especially valuable following a wildfire, when pasture and forage resources may have been damaged or livestock may need to be relocated. Available listings may include different types of hay and forage from producers across the state.
Producers with hay to sell are encouraged to submit a listing, and those in need of hay are encouraged to check the hotline for available supplies. Because listings change as hay is sold and new supplies become available, producers should check the hotline regularly.
This Nebraska Recovery Roundup is brought to you by Nebraska Extension and the Center for Agricultural Profitability to provide timely information for producers and communities recovering from wildfire. Each installment highlights available resources and practical steps to support recovery. Follow the series and find wildfire recovery resources on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website, https://cap.unl.edu/recovery.
