Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 02/23/2018

Although no immediate changes in the drought monitor some much needed moisture 
spread across the state. Most areas got 1-2 inches of rain not near as much as 
predicted but it came good and slow and was very welcomed. Farmers are hoping 
this is a turning point and perhaps moisture will continue as the new growing 
season approaches. Although the state saw another round of ice several days of 
warm temperatures have resulted in a tiny tint of green to some wheat and a few 
springs of grass around if one looks really close. Hay movement is light. Hay 
supplies are moderate, demand is moderate and prices are steady to firm. The 
Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both 
buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit 
http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay 
http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless 
specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales 
based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs).

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185) 180.00-250.00
small squares 6.50-8.00 per bale
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 160.00-200.00
Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 
small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale
Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-120.00 
 
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 75.00-100.00
Small squares 4.00-6.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix)
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 50.00-80.00
small squares 3.00-5.00 per bale
Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 20.00-35.00 per large round bale 

Good quality Bromegrass 100.00-150.00
Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-80.00

Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale