While this year's hay crop has been healthy, many hay farmers have said they're having trouble selling the crop they've brought in.

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Hay harvest faces challenges in Washington amidst weather woes and market stagnation
August 25, 2025 8:34 a.m.

Hay harvest faces challenges in Washington amidst weather woes and market stagnation

KENNEWICK — This season has unfolded with mixed outcomes for hay growers in Washington State, particularly in the Columbia Basin, as they navigate through a landscape marked by challenging weather, weak export demand, crop quality and financial viability.