According to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Acreage report the total dry hay expected to be harvested for 2023 in Iowa is estimated at 1.05 million acres, down 150,000 acres from last year and down 20,000 acres from the March intentions. Alfalfa harvested acreage is estimated at 730,000 acres and other hay harvested acreage is estimated at 320,000 acres.
Oats planted acreage is estimated at 185,000 acres, up 55,000 acres from last year but down 15,000 acres from the March intentions. Harvested acres for grain is forecast at 45,000 acres.