ranchers thinned their herds last year down here. hay is 85 for a round bale still. last year it was 135 . beef prices will go up when ranchers start to rebuild their herds which many have. hoping for some rains so i can at least get a fall cutting. last few years has really tarshed my pastures. i'm in a recovery mode now. trying to kill off weeds so i can sprig come spring. we had a real wet spring this year . i feel for you guys in the midwest . your getting our heat and drought right now. still in the 90's here with a 100 here and there which is normal here.