Minnesota farmers are experiencing challenges in their hay season due to excessively wet conditions, leading to delayed harvests and inefficiencies. Jake Thompson, president of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, highlighted the difficulties in producing commercial hay for dairies, with one family near the Canada border taking over a week to complete the first crop due to the wetness obstructing the airflow. The latest state crop report indicates that the second cutting of alfalfa is about 80 percent done, signaling some progress despite the challenges.