For example, a 5-foot by 5-foot bale has 98 cubic feet of hay: (5/2)^2 x 3.14 x 5 = ~98. Loosely packed bales have a density of 9 pounds per cubic foot of hay, which equates to 880 pounds of dry feed.

The dried hay makes us itch but at least we’re not numb from sitting at screens. We’re up and down the hay rack, pausing to gulp water, then at it again. None of the bales weighs the same, but ...

Total cost of a bale of hay including land, custom rates and nutrient uptake is about $51 per bale for a 1,400-pound bale with a 1.1 tons per-acre yield. “Hay prices in the summer are $35 to $55 ...

One Jefferson County farmer said because of the constant rain, he’s very behind on collecting hay bales for the winter.

Todd County, Kentucky has a yearly tradition. Through October 31, there's the Todd County Hay Bale Trail. Businesses and residents make art from hay bales.