For Monday, July 30, 2018 Receipts: 27 Loads Last Week: 24 Loads Last Year: 29 Loads All prices dollars per ton FOB Corsica, SD. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Good: Large Rounds, 7 loads 90.00-117.50. Fair: Large Rounds, 3 loads 82.50-87.50. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 6 loads 80.00-115.000. Fair: Large Rounds, 11 loads 55.00-77.50. Straw: Large Rounds, 2 loads 67.50-70.00.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Corsica, SD Hay and Straw Auction
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 11,081/3,766 Last week: 9,048/3,915 Last year: 9,518/4,419
Hay market trade activity is light to moderate. Prices mostly steady with
undertones of strength. Demand remains very good for all hay types. Third
cutting of alfalfa is well underway or near completion and the grass hay baling
is all but over. Fields of corn in eastern Kansas are being chopped due to the
drought, keeping the silage crews busy. Spotty rain continued last week for the
western half of the state, but neglected most of the eastern half. According to
the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought worsened this past week, especially where
precipitation deficits have grown. Year-to-date precipitation percentages are 25
to 50 percent below normal across parts of east central Kansas. The abnormally
dry (D0) category is at 18.5 pct, moderate drought (D1) is at 27 pct, severe
drought (D2) is at 18.5 pct, and extreme drought (D3) is at 7 pct and
exceptional drought (D4) is at 1 pct. Join agriculture leaders from across the
state at the third annual Kansas Governor's Summit on Agricultural Growth on
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at the Manhattan Conference Center at the Hilton Garden
Inn. More information about the Summit, including a link to the registration
site, can be found at http://agriculture.ks.gov/AgGrowthStrategy/ag-summit-2018.
If you have questions about the Summit, contact KDA at 785-564-6700 or email
Brittney.Grother@ks.gov. If you have hay for sale, and/or need hay here in
Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange:
www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.
Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, steady, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady;
movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 280.00-300.00. Dairy, 1.00-
1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-200.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-
170.00. Stock or Dry Cow alfalfa, none reported. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa,
170.00-180.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 195.00-
205.00 with an instance at 215.00-225.00. Grass hay: pasture mix small squares
8.00-9.00/bale. Cornstalks: Large round 60.00-70.00, ground and delivered 95.00-
105. Wheat hay: large squares, 110.00-120.00. Wheat Straw: large rounds, 65.00-
75.00. The week of 7/22-7/28, 11,081T of grinding alfalfa and 825T of dairy
alfalfa were delivered.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay, alfalfa pellets, grinding alfalfa
steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 190.00-200.00. Dairy, 1.00-
1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-200.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-
170.00. Stock cow alfalfa, 145.00-160.00 delivered. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa,
160.00-170.00 with an instance at 180.00. Ground and delivered locally to
feedlots 175.00-185.00 with an instance at 195.00. Alfalfa pellets: Sun Cured 15
pct protein 200.00-210.00, 17 pct protein 210.00-215.00, Dehydrated 17 pct
255.00-265.00. Grass hay: Bluestem small squares 8.00/bale, mid squares 110.00-
120.00, Brome large squares 75.00-85.00/bale. Oat hay, large squares 85.00-
95.00. Wheat hay, large squares 145.00-155.00 delivered. Rye hay, large rounds,
95.00-105.00. Cornstalks: none reported. Straw: large rounds 65.00-75.00. The
week of 7/22-7/28, 3,766T of grinding alfalfa and 350T of dairy alfalfa were
delivered.
Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 220.00-245.00. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV. Stock
cow alfalfa 175.00-185.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 145.00-155.00. Ground and
delivered, 170.00-180.00. Grass hay: bluestem, premium small squares 120.00-
135.00. Good, mid to large squares 120.00-140.00, large rounds 100.00-110.00
with an instance at 120.00; Brome: Good, mid squares 130.00-150.00, large
squares 125.00-135.00, large rounds 110.00-120.00. Oat hay, mid squares 150.00-
160.00. Straw, mid and large squares 70.00-80.00. Mulch, large rounds 50.00-
60.00. The week of 7/22-7/28, 1,023T of grass hay were delivered.
Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered steady; movement slow.
Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 220.00-230.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.00-1.05/point
RFV. Stock cow, fair/good none reported. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 120.00-
140.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 145.00-165.00.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, steady, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady;
movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 9.00-10.00/bale. Dairy
1.00-1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-200.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-
170.00. Stock Cow, good 120.00-125.00. Fair/Good, grinding alfalfa, 145.00-
155.00. Ground and delivered 175.00-185.00. Grass hay: bluestem, large squares
105.00-115.00, large rounds 95.00-105.00; Brome: small squares 8.50/bale, mid to
large squares 140.00-150.00 delivered, large rounds 115.00-125.00, or 150.00
delivered. Straw: small squares 6.00-7.00/bale, large squares 95.00-105.00,
large rounds 80.00-90.00.
Monday, July 30, 2018
Most hay classes holding steady
In Nebraska, alfalfa sold steady. Grass hay is steady on a very thin test. Ground and delivered forages and dehydrated pellets sold steady. Demand was light to moderate, according to the USDA Market News Service, July 20. Prices given on per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Eastern/central—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $200; good, large squares, $160; good, large rounds, $80-$90. Good grass hay, large rounds, $100; premium, small squares, $160-$170. Wheat straw, round bales, $90. Rye straw, rounds, $75. Cornstalks, rounds, $65. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $240.
Platte Valley—Good alfalfa, large rounds, $110. Oat hay, round bales, $80. Ground and delivered cornstalk mix, $125-$130. Ground and delivered, alfalfa cornstalks, $90-$100. Dehydrated pellets, 17% protein, $210-$220.
Western—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $150; fair/good, large squares, $130-$135. Oat hay, large squares, $120 delivered. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $155-$185. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $215-$230.
In South Dakota, East River and West River areas, hay prices continue to hold at mostly steady levels. Demand and interest remain fairly good.
East River—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $200; good/premium, large squares, $170; good, large squares and rounds, $150; utility/fair, large squares, $130. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $185, 17% protein $190. Alfalfa meal, 17% protein, $195. Premium alfalfa grass mix, small squares, $200; good, large rounds, $150. Premium grass, small squares, $160; good, large rounds, $140; fair, large rounds, $120. Cornstalks, large rounds, $55-$60. Straw, large squares, $110-$120.
West River—Good alfalfa, large rounds, $120-$130. Good alfalfa grass mix, large rounds, $100-$120. Grass, no reported sales. Straw, no reported sales.
In Iowa, all hay classes traded steady.
Rock Valley—Good alfalfa, large squares, $150, large rounds, $130-$132.50; fair, large rounds $112.50-$127.50; utility, large squares, $80, large rounds, $72.50-$102.50. Premium grass, small squares, $160, large rounds, $145; good, small squares, $130, large rounds, $115-$127.50; fair, large rounds, $90-$115; utility, large rounds, $62-$70. Good alfalfa grass mixed, large squares, $127.50; fair, large rounds, $92.50. Oat hay, large rounds, $97.50. Straw, large squares, $95-$102.50, large rounds, $100. Bean straw, large rounds, $45. Cornstalks, large rounds, $45-$55.
In Minnesota, prices were generally steady.
Good alfalfa, large rounds, $120; fair, small squares, $115, large rounds, $75-$85. Good alfalfa grass mix, large rounds, $100-$110; fair, large rounds, $70-$90; utility, large rounds, $50. Good grass, large rounds, $100-$115; fair, large rounds, $85-$95; utility, large rounds, $60-$75.
In Montana, hay trade activity light on moderate demand. Hay sales are light this week, however some producers are selling hay straight out of the field.
Supreme alfalfa, small squares, NA, large squares, NA; premium, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA; good, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA; fair, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA. Utility, large rounds, NA, large squares, $120 new crop. Premium grass alfalfa, small squares, NA; good, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA; fair, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA; utility, large rounds, NA, large squares, $120, new crop. Premium grass, large rounds, NA; good, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA; fair, large squares, $105, large rounds, NA; utility, large rounds, NA. Premium timothy grass, small squares, $210-$240, large rounds, NA; good, large rounds, NA. Barley straw, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA. Wheat straw, SCMT, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA; NMT, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA.
In Wyoming, alfalfa and alfalfa grass mix hay sold steady. Demand was light to moderate from the cow/calf ranchers with good demand from out of state dairies and horse owners.
Eastern Wyoming—Fair/good alfalfa, large squares, $140-$160; fair, rounds, $145. Premium alfalfa grass, large squares, $185-$190, or $85/bale; good, large squares, $145-$150; fair, large squares, $130. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $230.
Central/western Wyoming—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $190, small squares, $200; good, large squares, $160. Premium alfalfa orchard grass, small grass, $200. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes, $230-$260.
In Colorado, hay trade activity and demand good.
Northeast—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $220; premium, medium squares, $220, retail/stable; good, large squares, $160-165. Premium grass, large squares, $200, delivered, medium squares, $215, small squares, $315, retail/stable. Good wheat hay, large squares, $125. Good straw, large squares, $70. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $225, small squares, $250. Good/premium grass, small squares, $350, retail/stable. No reported quotes for other classes.
San Luis Valley—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, $245. Good Rye, large squares, $150. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Southwest—Premium alfalfa grass mix, small squares, $335, retail stable; fair, $235. Premium grass, small squares, $300-$335, retail/stable, good, small squares, $265, retail/stable. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains/northwest—Premium alfalfa brome mix, rounds, $175. Premium grass, medium squares, $300, rounds, $160. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
In Missouri, demand is very good with phones staying very busy with folks looking for hay. Hay prices are steady to sharply higher.
Supreme alfalfa, RFV 185 $180-$250, small squares, $6.50-$9/bale; premium, RFV 170-180, $160-$200; good, RFV 150-170 $120-$160, small squares $5-$7/bale; fair, RFV 130-150, $100-$120. Good mixed grass hay, $100-$200, small squares, $5-$7/bale, (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair/good mixed grass hay, $60-$150, small squares, $4-$5.50, large rounds, $30-$50/bale. Good bromegrass, $100-$150; fair/good, $60-$100. Wheat straw, small squares, $3-$6/bale.
In Oklahoma, alfalfa trade was very light on very light offerings. Demand was good to very good.
Central—Premium alfalfa, large squares bales, $180-$200; good, large squares and rounds, $150-$170; fair, $140-$150. Good mixed grass hay, 4 x 5 bales, $35-$45/bale. Mixed grass $80-$100/ton.
Eastern—No alfalfa sales confirmed. New crop Mixed grass hay, 4 x 5 bales and 5 x 5 $30-$45/bale, mostly $35/bale.
Western—Premium alfalfa, large square bales, $180-$190. Good bunk hay, $150-$165; fair, large rounds, $140-150. New crop wheat hay, mostly in rounds, $100-$120/ton.
In Texas, all classes of hay traded fully steady. Movement was moderate.
Panhandle/High Plains—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered $275-$300; good/premium, large squares, $250-$270; fair/good, large squares, $225-$250, small bales delivered, $264. Ground and delivered to feedlots, average $200-$225, calf, $225-$230. Wheat hay, large bales, delivered, $170, small bales, delivered, $6/bale. Wheat straw, large bales, delivered, $105. Good/premium coastal bermuda, large bales, delivered, $180-$200. Rye, large bales, delivered, $180. Oat, large bales, FOB, $190. Barley, large bales, delivered, $155. Bluestem, large bales, delivered, $45/bale. Cotton burrs, ground and delivered, $85.
Far west Texas/Trans Pecos—Premium/supreme alfalfa, small squares, delivered local or FOB, $290-$360, large squares, FOB, $250-$275; fair/good, $195-$220. Wheat, large bales, FOB, $200. Triticale, large bales, FOB, $200.
North/central/east—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $290-$310; good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$297, large rounds, FOB $120-$180; fair/good, small squares, FOB, $198, large rounds, FOB, $100-$120.
South—Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$297, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $120-$160; fair/good, small squares FOB, $165-$198.
In New Mexico, alfalfa hay prices steady. Trade and, demand was moderate.
Eastern—Premium/supreme bales alfalfa, large squares, $240-$265; good, $220-$240 delivered from local producers. Feedlot ground hay, $185-$195; calf hay ground, $225. Baled wheat hay, $170/ton.
Southeast—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $240 delivered, small bales, $275-$300/ton loaded on truck; good, large squares, $200-$220 delivered to dairies.
South/southwest—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $200/ton delivered to dairies, small bales, $275-$300/ton, $9-$10/bale FOB.
North central—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $200; premium, small bales, $8-$9/bale.
Friday, July 27, 2018
South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. Compared to last week: Limited Reported sales this week. Reported prices are from two weeks ago. Prices continue to hold at mostly steady levels. Demand and interest moderate to good, with most interest being for high testing dairy quality hay. Weather has made putting up high quality hay a challenge; as rains, high humidity and dew points have allowed hay very few hours in a day to cure. Drought conditions are relatively unchanged from last week. Wheat harvest is starting across the state. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. East River: Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares, 200.00. Good to Premium: Large Squares, 170.00. Good: Large Squares and Rounds, 150.00. Utility to Fair: Large Squares, 130.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 185.00; 17 pct 190.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 195.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares, 200.00 Good: Large Rounds, 150.00. Grass: Premium: Small Squares, 160.00. Good: Large Rounds, 140.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 120.00. Cornstalks: Large Rounds, 55.00-60.00. Straw: Large Squares, 110.00-120.00 West River: Alfalfa: Good: Large Rounds, 120.00-130.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Rounds, 100.00-120.00. Grass: No Reported Sales. Straw: No Reported Sales.
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: All classes traded steady with very good demand.
According to the NASS California Crop Weather report 7/23/18, high pressure
aloft kept temperatures on the warmer side of seasonal averages for the
interior areas of California. Coastal areas temperatures were at cooler levels
thanks to persistent onshore flow. A low pressure system to the southwest of
California helped to bring subtropical moisture northward. This allowed for
instability aloft to develop and lead to the formation of isolated
thunderstorms, mainly over the higher elevations from midweek and into the
weekend. Temperature highs ranged from the upper 60s to lower 100s in the
mountains, lower 60s to upper 100s along the coast, mid 80s to the upper 90s in
the Sierras, low 100s to upper 100s in the valley, and lower 100s to low 110s in
the desert. Temperature lows ranged from the mid 40s to upper 50s in the
mountains, upper 40s to upper 60s in the sierras, upper 40s to upper 70s in the
valley, low 50s to upper 60s along the coast, and lower 60s to lower 80s in the
desert. Rice is progressing well in the Sacamento Valley. Rice was heading in
Tulare County, sunflowers began to defoliate, and garbanzo beans continued to be
harvested. Hay is reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted.
Regions are defined at bottom of report.
Tons: 5625 Last Week: 15,875 Last Year: 21,871
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium/Supreme 250 190.00-190.00 190.00
Premium 300 220.00-220.00 220.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Premium 500 300.00-300.00 300.00 Retail/Stable
Oat
Good 300 120.00-120.00 120.00
Hay
Fair 200 85.00-85.00 85.00
Wheat
Good 850 95.00-95.00 95.00
250 120.00-120.00 120.00 Retail/Stable
Region 2: Sacramento Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 50 240.00-240.00 240.00 Retail/Stable
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Premium 225 270.00-270.00 270.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Premium 200 260.00-260.00 260.00
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Fair/Good 400 170.00-190.00 180.00
Alfalfa/Grain
Good 100 165.00-165.00 165.00 Del
Orchard Grass
Good 100 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Good/Premium 750 190.00-200.00 197.33
Fair/Good 350 190.00-190.00 190.00
Region 5: Southern California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 150 265.00-265.00 265.00 Retail/Stable
Good 350 190.00-190.00 190.00
Forage Mix-Three Way
Good 50 265.00-265.00 265.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 250 205.00-205.00 205.00 Retail/Stable
The following are the counties included in each region:
Region 1: Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, and Plumas.
Region 2: Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer,
Yolo, El Dorado, Solano, Sacramento, Amador, and Alpine.
Region 3: San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Merced, Mariposa.
Region 4: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo.
Region 5: Kern, Northeast Los Angeles, and Western San Bernardino.
Region 6: Eastern San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial.
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 8150 Last Week: 20,150 Last Year: 21,512
Compared to last Friday, export and domestic Alfalfa steady. Timothy for
export steady. Trade slow to moderate with light to moderate demand as
dairies and exporters remain cautious. High testing Alfalfa is in short
supply. Retail/Feed store steady. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB
the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Good 4100 180.00-185.00 183.66 Export
Fair 200 150.00-150.00 150.00 Export
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 150 220.00-220.00 220.00 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Small Square
Fair 100 260.00-260.00 260.00 Export
Oat
Mid Square
Good 600 115.00-115.00 115.00
Wheat Straw
Mid Square
Fair 3000 45.00-45.00 45.00
Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 21,200 Last Week: 14,950 Last Year: 25,154
Compared to last Friday, Alfalfa for export and domestic use steady.
Trade active with good demand especially for non-rained on dairy hay for
immediate take out. Exporters buying mostly fair to good testing Alfalfa.
Rained on feeder hay remains in good demand as earlier dairies and exporters
bought non rained on supplies. Retail/Feed store not tested this week.
Prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Good/Premium 2200 145.00-145.00 145.00
Good 2000 135.00-135.00 135.00
Fair/Good 5000 150.00-150.00 150.00 Export
Fair 9000 135.00-135.00 135.00 Export
Utility/Fair 2000 120.00-130.00 125.00 Rain Damage
Wheat Straw
Mid Square
Fair 1000 60.00-60.00 60.00
Bi-Weekly Montana Hay Report
Compared to last report: Trade activity and demand moderate. Hay sales are light this week. Producers are getting calls from buyers out of the state where drought has affected hay supply. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for the week of July 24, 2018, Montana has 24.98 percent of the state in a D0-D4 Drought Category, all located on the northern border. For the same week last year, Montana was rated 81.73 percent D0-D4. The next available report will be August 10, 2018. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, NA
Large squares, NA
Premium: Large squares, NA
Large rounds, NA
Small squares, NA
Good: Large squares, NA
Large rounds, NA
Small squares, NA
Fair/Good: Large squares, 125.00-130.00
Large rounds, 125.00-130.00
Small Squares, NA
Utility Large rounds, 120.00
Large squares, 105.00-120.00
Grass/
Alfalfa: Premium: Small squares, NA
Good: Large rounds, NA
Small squares, NA
Fair: Large squares, NA
Large rounds, NA
Utility: Large squares, 115.00
Grass: Premium Large rounds, NA
Good: Small squares, 185.00
Large rounds, NA
Fair: Large squares, NA
Large rounds, NA
Utility: Large rounds, 100.00
Large squares, 120.00-130.00
Small squares, 130.00
Timothy
Grass: Premium: Small squares, 240.00, old crop; 210.00, new crop
Premium: Large rounds, NA
Good: Large rounds, NA
Barley Large squares, NA
straw: Large rounds, NA
Small squares, NA
Wheat straw:
South central Large squares, NA
Large rounds, NA
Northern Large squares, NA
Large rounds, NA
Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary
Week ending Jul 28, 2018 Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices unchanged. Trade and, demand moderate. Southern and southwestern areas are 50-70% into fourth cutting. Southeastern region are 20-40 percent into fourth cutting. Northcentral areas between 70-90% into third cutting. Record high temperatures this past week have dryed out crops. Much needed rain showers are forcasted for this week. Eastern region: Baled Alfala: Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; 240.00-265.00; Good quality; 220.00-240.00 del from local producers. Feedlot Ground hay: 185.00-195.00; Calf hay ground; 225.00. Baled wheat hay: 170.00 per ton. Southeastern regions: Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; 240.00 del Good quality 200.00-220.00 del to dairies. Small bales; Premium and Supreme 275.00-300.00 per ton loaded on truck. Southern and Southwestern region: Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales, Premium and Good quality; 200.00 per ton delivered to dairies. Small bales alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: 275.00-300.00 per ton; 9.00-10.00 per bale FOB. North central Region: Baled alfalfa: Large square bales, premium and supreme; 200.00 per ton. Small bales: Premium quality 8.00-9.00 per bale.
Iowa Hay Summary
Week Ending July 27
Producers continue to look for good quality bedding and high quality dairy hay.
This past week appeared to be a sellers market as the bottomw side of the market for
almost all categories moved higher. Top side of the market appears to be set at the
current time. Spotty rains showered Iowa, however these showers continue to miss south
east Iowa, expanding drought conditions in that portion of the state.
Alfalfa Premium Large Squares $300.00 - $350.00
Small Squares $350.00 - $375.00
Alfalfa/Grass Premium Large Squares $250.00 - $285.00
Small Squares $190.00 - $230.00
Good Large Squares $155.00 - $190.00
Small Squares $135.00 - $175.00
Grass Good Large Squares $130.00 - $155.00
Large Rounds $125.00 - $140.00
Fair Large Rounds $ 90.00 - $120.00
Utility Large Rounds $ 55.00 - $ 85.00
Oat Hay Good Large Square $110.00 - $145.00
Large Rounds $100.00 - $140.00
Small Squares $133.00 - $178.00
Straw Oat Large Square $ 62.00 - $ 90.00
Large Rounds $ 65.00 - $ 80.00
Small Squares $165.00 - $175.00
Rye Large Rounds $ 30.00 - $ 50.00
Small Squares $100.00 - $200.00
Wheat Large Squares $100.00 - $120.00
Small Squares $150.00 - $165.00
Large Rounds $ 80.00 - $100.00
Cornstalks Large Rounds $ 30.00 - $ 30.50
Certified Organic Hay: Nothing to report this week.
This Week's Drought Summary
Drought Report
Iowa farmers had 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 22, 2018,
according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Some farmers had to
spend time surveying damage from the tornadoes, high winds and hail that struck parts of
the State on Thursday. Regular activities included harvesting hay and applying chemicals.
Topsoil moisture levels rated 3 percent very short, 12 percent short, 77 percent adequate
and 8 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 5 percent very short, 13 percent short,
74 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus. Flood-related nutrient loss and crop damage remain
a concern in the northern two-thirds of the State while subsoil moisture levels in south
central and southeast Iowa considered short to very short are nearing 75 percent.
The second cutting of alfalfa hay reached 86 percent complete, 10 days ahead of average. Drier
conditions were favorable for harvesting hay. Hay condition rated 69 percent good to excellent.
Pasture conditions declined slightly to 58 percent good to excellent. Cooler temperatures have
provided livestock with some relief from high temperatures experienced in previous weeks.
Oregon Weekly Hay Report
Compared to Jul 20: Prices trended generally steady compared to last
week prices. Retail/Stable type hay remains the most demanded hay.
Demand for export hay has improved since last report. Rains in the growing
areas created a large supply rain damaged hay. All sales in this report are
2018 crop year hay, unless noted by Old Crop.
Tons: 10,883 Last Week: 4797 Last Year: 24,463
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Good 750 145.00-150.00 146.00 Rain Damage
Small Square
Good/Premium 50 215.00-215.00 215.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Mid Square
Premium 24 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Small Square
Premium 3 230.00-230.00 230.00 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 75 215.00-215.00 215.00 Retail/Stable
Meadow Grass
Small Square
Good 25 215.00-215.00 215.00 Retail/Stable
Mixed Grass Five-Way
Small Square
Premium 10 260.00-260.00 260.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard/Bluegrass
Small Square
Premium 35 230.00-230.00 230.00 Retail/Stable
Beardless Wheat
Large Square
Fair/Good 250 110.00-110.00 110.00
Bluegrass Straw
Large Square
Utility 150 80.00-80.00 80.00
Eastern Oregon:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Timothy Grass
Large Square
Premium 1200 300.00-300.00 300.00 Del
Harney County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Premium 700 185.00-185.00 185.00
Klamath Basin:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Premium 150 170.00-170.00 170.00
Fair 50 130.00-130.00 130.00
Small Square
Supreme 500 195.00-195.00 195.00
1600 180.00-200.00 192.50 Export
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Small Square
Premium 25 245.00-245.00 245.00 Retail/Stable
Lake County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Supreme 700 210.00-210.00 210.00
500 265.00-265.00 265.00 Organic
Premium/Supreme 600 230.00-230.00 230.00 Export
Premium 400 240.00-240.00 240.00 Organic
Good 750 175.00-175.00 175.00 Export, Rain Damage
Small Square
Supreme 46 255.00-255.00 255.00 Organic
Premium 150 200.00-200.00 200.00 Export
30 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Good 60 185.00-185.00 185.00
Timothy Grass
Small Square
Premium 600 305.00-305.00 305.00 Export
Barley
Large Square
Good 750 120.00-120.00 120.00
Triticale
Large Square
Premium 700 120.00-120.00 120.00 Export, Chopped
Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: All classes of hay remained steady with
instances firm depending on area and freight. Demand was good as buyers
stocked up while hay is available. The Panhandle has not consistently
had enough rain for much hay grazer or wheat hay to be available keeping
those prices firm when it is found. The only part of the state reporting
plenty of rain and a good crop of Bermuda is South Texas so those prices
are holding steady and high cost of freight makes it difficult to move
very far. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted.
The Texas Department of Agriculture has Hay and Grazing phone set
up for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; the number is 1-
512-787-9966. The website for the hotline is:
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline.asp
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Panhandle/High Plains:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 275.00-295.00;
Good to Premium 250.00-275.00; Fair to Good 225.00-250.00.
Small bales: FOB: 264.00, 8.00-per bale
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 215.00-225.00.
Calf 235.00.
Wheat Hay: Large Bales: Delivered: 170.00-185.00.
Small Bales: Delivered: 6.00 per bale.
Wheat Straw: Large Bales Delivered: 85.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 180.00-200.00.
Small Bales: FOB: Good to Premium 8.00 per bale.
Hay Grazer: Large Bales: Delivered: 170.00-180.00. Older 135.00-140.00.
Prairie: Large Bales: Delivered: 220.00-225.00.
Rye: Large Bales: Delivered: 180.00.
Barley: Large Bales: Delivered: 155.00.
Bluestem: Large Bales: Delivered: 45.00 per bale.
Cotton Burrs: Ground and Delivered: 70.00-85.00.
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos:
Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
290.00-360.00, 8.75-11.00 per bale.
Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 250.00-275.00; Fair to
Good 195.00-220.00.
North, Central, and East Texas:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 290.00-310.00;
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-297.00,
7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 198.00, 6.00 per bale.
Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 120.00-180.00, 60.00-90.00
per roll; Fair to Good 100.00-120.00, 50.00-60.00 per bale.
South Texas:
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-264.00,
7.00-8.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 per
bale.
Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium
120.00-170.00, 60.00-85.00 per roll; Fair to Good 70.00-
120.00, 35.00-60.00 per roll.
Rock Valley Hay Auction
For Thursday, Jul 26, 2018 Receipts: 85 loads Last Week: 81 loads Last Year: 103 loads All sales FOB Rock Valley, Iowa, vicinity. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Good: Large Squares, 1 loads 140.00. Fair: Large Squares, 6 loads 110.00-125.00; Large Rounds, 12 loads 105.00-125.00. Utility: Large Squares, 4 loads 80.00-100.00; Large Rounds, 5 loads 60.00-97.50. Grass: Good: Large Squares, 1 load 127.50; Large Rounds, 7 loads 122.50-127.50. Fair: Large Rounds, 20 loads 95.00-115.00; Small Squares, 1 load 110.00. Utility: Large Squares, 1 load 85.00; Large Rounds, 4 loads 60.00-90.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed: Good: Large Rounds, 2 loads 110.00-122.50. Fair: Large Squares, 1 load 87.50. Baleage: Large Rounds, 3 loads 25.00-32.50. Oat Hay: Large Rounds, 1 load 72.50. Straw: Large Squares, 7 loads 70.00-72.50, 1 load 107.50; Large Rounds, 4 loads 85.00-95.00. Bean Straw: Large Rounds, 1 load 45.00. Cornstalks: Large Rounds, 3 loads 45.00-47.50.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, trade activity and demand good. Prices are firm for large squares of alfalfa. Trade active for retail/stable market hay. According to the U.S Drought Monitor for July 25, 2018, 82.15 percent of the state falls in a D0-D4 Drought Category compared to 39.95 percent a year ago. Of those percentages, 60.82 percent falls into the D2-D4 categories. The NASS Colorado Crop progress report for week ending July 22, 2018, stored feed supplies were rated 7 percent very short, 24 percent short, 65 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. 2nd cutting alfalfa progress is at 61 percent, 3rd cutting 6 percent. Pasture and range conditions percentages are 25 percent Very Poor, 26 percent Poor, 28 percent Fair, and 21 percent Good. The next available report will be Thursday, August 2, 2018. All prices reported are FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Prices reflect load lots of hay. If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the services of the Colorado Department of Agriculture website: www.coloradoagriculture.com. Northeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Premium 200.00; Good 170.00; Utility/Fair 165.00, DEL. Small Squares: Premium 285.00 (8.50 per bale); Good/Premium 370.00 (12.00 per bale), Retail/Stable. Rounds: Good/Premium 210.00, Retail/Stable. Ground and Delivered: 185.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix Rounds: Good/Premium 210.00, Retail/Stable. Grass Large Squares: Good/Premium 190.00. Small Squares: Premium 290.00 (8.00 per bale), 390.00 (9.50 per bale), Retail/Stable. Oat Hay Large Squares: Good 140.00-150.00. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Mid Squares: Premium 240.00. Small Squares: Premium 260.00 (9.00 per bale). Grass Small Squares: Premium 350.00 (10.50 per bale), Retail/Stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa Large Squares: Premium 245.00. Meadow Grass Large Squares: Premium 240.00. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Southwest Colorado Areas No reported quotes from all other classes of hay. Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas Grass Mid Squares: Premium 300.00. Small Squares: Premium 290.00 (8.00 per bale). No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Northeast: Weld, Washington, Morgan, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Lincoln, Elbert, Adams, Sedgwick, Yuma, Larimer, Jefferson, Douglas, Kit Carson, Phillips, Logan, Boulder, Arapahoe, and El Paso. Southeast: Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, Otero, Prowers, Crowley, and Pueblo. San Luis Valley: Saguache, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Rio Grande, and Mineral. Southwest: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Montezuma, Dolores, San Juan, Hinsdale, Archuleta, and La Plata. Mountains and Northwest: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Gunnison, Teller, Grand, Chaffee, Park, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Summit, Lake, and Eagle.
Wyoming Hay Summary
Week ending July 27, 2018 Compared to last week alfalfa and alfalfa grass mix hay sold steady. Demand was light to moderate from the cow/calf ranchers with good demand from horse owners and very good demand on alfalfa cubs. Hay cubes area going to horse owners and cattlemen alike. Most cattlemen are dragging their feet on the asking price of the baled hay hoping it will sell at a lower price later this summer. Some rain showers across most of the state All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa: Good Large Squares 160.00. Alfalfa/Grass: Premium Large Squares 185.00-190.00 or 85.00 per bale, Good large squares 145.00-150.00; Fair large squares 130.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 230.00. Central and Western Wyoming Alfalfa: Premium large squares 190.00; Good large Squares 150.00-160.00; Premium small squares 200.00; Good small squares 160.00. Alfalfa/Orchard Grass: Premium Small Squares 200.00. Barley straw in large squares 60.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes 230.00-260.00.
Oklahoma Hay Market Report
Alfalfa trade light to moderate on mostly light offerings. Demand was good to very good. Second cutting is wrapping up and third cutting progressed well this week. Yields are well below average and producers question whether they will get a fourth cutting without more rain. Temperatures remained mostly in triple digits this week and only a few scattered showers reported. Over 30 percent of the state is now classified in severe to exceptional drought, up 3 percent from the previous week. Prices were only lightly tested but prices were firm to moderately higher in the limited trade. Grass hay movement was also light to moderate. Demand is very good from both in-state and out-of- state buyers. Market News continues to maintain an online hay directory for both in-state and out-of-state hay producers. The directories are on the ODAFF homepage at www.oda.state.ok.us. Producers wishing to list hay are encouraged to call at 1-405-522-3753 or email jack.carson@ag.ok.gov. Alfalfa Central Oklahoma: Premium quality 180.00-200.00, mostly 190.00. Good quality large square and large round bales 160.00-170.00. Fair quality 150.00-160.00. Grinding hay mostly 140.00. Eastern Oklahoma: Good quality 160.00-170.00. Western Oklahoma: Supreme quality large square bales 220.00-230.00. Premium quality large square bales 180.00-190.00. Good quality bunk hay 150.00- 165.00. Grinding hay mostly 140.00. Grass Hay Central Oklahoma: Good quality Bermuda grass in 4 X 6 through 5 X 6 bales 60.00-75.00. Good quality mixed grass hay 4 X 5 and 5 X 5 bales 35.00-50.00 per bale. Mixed grass 80.00-100.00 per ton. Western Oklahoma: Good quality mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per ton. Mixed grass 5 X 5 1/2 to 5 X 6 bales 60.00-70.00 per bale. Eastern Oklahoma: Mixed grass hay in 4 x 5 bales 30.00-45.00, mostly 35.00 per bale. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Nebraska Hay Summary
Week Ending July 27, 2018 Compared to last week alfalfa in large squares steady, rounds of alfalfa not enough sales to establish a market trend. Grass hay steady on a very thin test. Ground and delivered alfalfa steady to 5.00 lower, blended products of ground and delivered and cornstalks sold steady. Dehy pellets sold steady. Demand was mostly light. Still up in the air on what the price of rounds bales of alfalfa may be worth. Many buyers of ground products are buying hand to mouth and are talking about cutting very large piles of silage for their added forage needs. A lot of alfalfa hay has been priced but very limited sales have occurred as cattlemen have ample feed of their own and as a borrower of money they don’t want to step out and procure large quantities of feed if they don’t really need it. Grass hay production continues at a snail’s pace in a large area of the state. Wet meadows and rain continue to plague these productions areas. But, everyone knows when the rain shuts off it may not come back around for a few years! Second cutting tonnage on alfalfa has been very good with some reports of better than first in some areas. Few, producers have started on third cutting. Corn and beans look good to very good across most areas of the state. All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium large squares 200.00; Good large squares 160.00. Good large rounds 100.00 delivered. Fair large rounds 90.00; Utility rounds 60.00. Grass Hay: Good large rounds 100.00. Premium small square bales 160.00-170.00. Wheat straw in round bales 90.00. Dehy Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 230.00-240.00 Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium round bales 110.00. Standing alfalfa in the field 70.00. Round bales of Oat hay 80.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 130.00-135.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa-cornstalk mix 125.00-130.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 90.00-115.00. Dehy Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 210.00-220.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium large squares 150.00. Fair to good large squares 130.00- 135.00. Oat hay in large squares 120.00 delivered. Ground and delivered alfalfa 155.00-185.00.
Missouri Weekly Hay Summary
Week ending 07/27/2018 Temperatures have been tolerable for July but lack of substantial rain has resulted in a continued worsening of conditions. Latest drought monitor now has 32 percent of the state in severe (D2) or extreme (D3) status. Over 85 percent of the state is currently listed as abnormally dry or officially in some stage of drought. There has been some showers around and there is some green tint resurface in areas it was gone but that tint of green is misleading as there is still little to no moisture in the soil. Reports this week some fields of corn in the northwest being chopped or bailed as adjusters have called it a loss as far as grain goes. Hay supplies are light. Demand is very good. Hay prices are steady to sharply higher. 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 6.50-9.00 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 100.00-200.00 Small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix) Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 60.00-150.00 small squares 4.00-5.50 per bale Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 30.00-50.00 per large round bale Good quality Bromegrass 100.00-150.00 Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 60.00-100.00 Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 9,048/3,915 Last week: 8,753/5,033 Last year: 10,271/3,893
Hay market trade activity is light to moderate. Prices mostly steady with firm
undertones for all hay types. Demand remains very good for all hay of types.
Alfalfa hay producers have finished up second cutting and are working on third,
while the grass hay producers continue to bale every nook and cranny as the
drought deepens. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, warm conditions over the
last week took place in eastern Kansas, while moderate to heavy rain fell over
parts of the central region. The abnormally dry (D0) category is at 13 pct,
moderate drought (D1) is at 28 pct, severe drought (D2) is at 19.5 pct, and
extreme drought (D3) is at 6 pct and exceptional drought (D4) is at .41 pct.
Join agriculture leaders from across the state at the third annual Kansas
Governor's Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at the
Manhattan Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn. More information about the
Summit, including a link to the registration site, can be found at
http://agriculture.ks.gov/AgGrowthStrategy/ag-summit-2018. If you have questions
about the Summit, contact KDA at 785-564-6700 or email Brittney.Grother@ks.gov.
If you have hay for sale, and/or need hay here in Kansas, use the services of
the Internet Hay Exchange: www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.
Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, steady, grinding alfalfa steady, ground/delivered
steady to 5.00 higher; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares
280.00-300.00. Dairy, 1.00-1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-200.00, Premium
170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-170.00. Stock or Dry Cow alfalfa, none reported.
Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 170.00-180.00. Ground and delivered locally to
feedlots and dairies, 195.00-205.00 with an instance at 215.00-225.00. Grass
hay: pasture mix small squares 8.00-9.00/bale. Cornstalks: Large round 60.00-
70.00, ground and delivered 95.00-105. Wheat hay: large squares, 110.00-120.00.
Wheat Straw: large rounds, 65.00-75.00. The week of 7/15-7/21, 9,048T of
grinding alfalfa and 1,325T of dairy alfalfa were delivered.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay, alfalfa pellets steady, grinding
alfalfa steady to 20.00 higher; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares
190.00-200.00. Dairy, 1.00-1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-200.00, Premium
170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-170.00. Stock cow alfalfa, 145.00-160.00 delivered.
Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 160.00-170.00 with an instance at 180.00. Ground and
delivered locally to feedlots 175.00-185.00 with an instance at 195.00. Alfalfa
pellets: Sun Cured 15 pct protein 200.00-210.00, 17 pct protein 210.00-215.00,
Dehydrated 17 pct 255.00-265.00. Grass hay: Bluestem small squares 8.00/bale,
mid squares 110.00-120.00, Brome large squares 75.00-85.00/bale. Oat hay, large
squares 85.00-95.00. Wheat hay, large squares 145.00-155.00 delivered. Rye hay,
large rounds, 95.00-105.00. Cornstalks: none reported. Straw: large rounds
65.00-75.00. The week of 7/15-7/21, 3,915T of grinding alfalfa and 410T of dairy
alfalfa were delivered.
Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 220.00-245.00. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV. Stock
cow alfalfa 175.00-185.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 145.00-155.00. Ground and
delivered, 170.00-180.00. Grass hay: bluestem, premium small squares 120.00-
135.00. Good, mid to large squares 120.00-140.00, large rounds 100.00-110.00
with an instance at 120.00; Brome: Good, mid squares 130.00-150.00, large
squares 125.00-135.00, large rounds 110.00-120.00. Oat hay, mid squares 150.00-
160.00. Straw, mid and large squares 70.00-80.00. Mulch, large rounds 50.00-
60.00. The week of 7/15-7/21, 1,021T of grass hay were delivered.
Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered steady; movement slow.
Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 220.00-230.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.00-1.05/point
RFV. Stock cow, fair/good none reported. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 120.00-
140.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 145.00-165.00.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, steady, grinding alfalfa steady, ground/delivered
steady to 10.00 higher; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares
9.00-10.00/bale. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-200.00, Premium
170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-170.00. Stock Cow, good 120.00-125.00. Fair/Good,
grinding alfalfa, 145.00-155.00. Ground and delivered 175.00-185.00. Grass hay:
bluestem, large squares 105.00-115.00, large rounds 95.00-105.00; Brome: small
squares 8.50/bale, mid to large squares 140.00-150.00 delivered, large rounds
115.00-125.00, or 150.00 delivered. Straw: small squares 6.00-7.00/bale, large
squares 95.00-105.00, large rounds 80.00-90.00.
Corsica, SD Hay and Straw Auction
For Monday, July 23, 2018 Receipts: 24 Loads Last Week: 18 Loads Last Year: 40 Loads All prices dollars per ton FOB Corsica, SD. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Good: Large Rounds, 4 loads 90.00-100.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 7 loads 80.00-85.00. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 5 loads 97.50-110.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 6 loads 70.00-87.50. Straw: Large Rounds, 2 loads 67.50-70.00.
Monday, July 23, 2018
Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest
Demand and Sales Comments:
Prices were steady with little support this week. There were more auction reports this week, but lower prices on top quality and little demand for lower quality hay. The result was a hay market with a steady to weaker trend.
For Nebraska, alfalfa sold unevenly steady on a thin test. Demand was light to moderate. While rains have delayed some hay making most farmers know they need rain for the crops to continue growing this season. For Iowa, hay prices were steady. Second crop quality is exceeding first crop. Northeast Iowa had a dry week, which aided hay making. Currently yield per acre is above normal in 2018.
In South Dakota, hay prices were steady. Good demand and interest. A fair amount of second crop hay was put up this past week. There is an ample supply of low quality hay available in the state due to challenging hay making conditions this growing season.
For Missouri, hay supplies are light, demand is very good and hay prices are steady to higher. There are many phone inquiries for hay. A portion of the state is listed on the drought monitor and it has increased interest and demand for hay.
In Southwest Minnesota, little dairy quality hay available and prices reflect the quality of hay available this past week.
In Wisconsin, second cutting of hay is about done in the state. There is a large hay inventory around the state and much is lower quality. Quality hay brings good prices. Lower quality hay it depends on how many buyers are at sale and the size of the lot.
Straw prices were steady. Small square bale straw price averaged $3.25 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw prices averaged $39.00 per bale (a wide range of $15.00 to $52.00). Large round bale straw averaged $44.00 per bale (range of $28.00 - $62.00).
Prices were steady with little support this week. There were more auction reports this week, but lower prices on top quality and little demand for lower quality hay. The result was a hay market with a steady to weaker trend.
For Nebraska, alfalfa sold unevenly steady on a thin test. Demand was light to moderate. While rains have delayed some hay making most farmers know they need rain for the crops to continue growing this season. For Iowa, hay prices were steady. Second crop quality is exceeding first crop. Northeast Iowa had a dry week, which aided hay making. Currently yield per acre is above normal in 2018.
In South Dakota, hay prices were steady. Good demand and interest. A fair amount of second crop hay was put up this past week. There is an ample supply of low quality hay available in the state due to challenging hay making conditions this growing season.
For Missouri, hay supplies are light, demand is very good and hay prices are steady to higher. There are many phone inquiries for hay. A portion of the state is listed on the drought monitor and it has increased interest and demand for hay.
In Southwest Minnesota, little dairy quality hay available and prices reflect the quality of hay available this past week.
In Wisconsin, second cutting of hay is about done in the state. There is a large hay inventory around the state and much is lower quality. Quality hay brings good prices. Lower quality hay it depends on how many buyers are at sale and the size of the lot.
Straw prices were steady. Small square bale straw price averaged $3.25 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw prices averaged $39.00 per bale (a wide range of $15.00 to $52.00). Large round bale straw averaged $44.00 per bale (range of $28.00 - $62.00).
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Weekly Utah Hay Market Report
Utah Hay prices prices mostly firm, with trading slow on all Quality's.
Majority of movement on previous contracts. Second crop beginning. Lower quality hay demand is light with good supplies. Confirmed
sales 1,000 tons.
Northern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme No I dairy: 160.00-180.00; Premium:
130.00—155.00; Good Feeder: 100.00-130.00. Fair: 60.00-90.00;
Low: No Quote.
Premium retail horse sales 130.00—180.00.
Central Area: Alfalfa: Supreme # 1 Dairy 160.00—180.00; Premium
Dairy: 130.00—150.00; Good Feeder: 80.00-100.00; Fair: 60.00-90.00
Low: scarce. Oat Hay: No Quotes.
Premium retail horse sales: 140.00—180.00.
Southern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme #1 Dairy: 160.00—185.00; Premium
135.00—155.00; Good Feeder: 100.00—130.00; Fair: 60.00—90.00;
Low: no quotes.
Uintah Basin: Alfalfa: Supreme Dairy: 150.00—180.00; Premium
Dairy: 120.00—140.00; Good Feeder: 80.00-110.00; Fair: scarce;
Low: scarce. Premium retail horse sales: 150.00-180.00.
Note: Low quality hay can be weedy, or weather damaged or all.
Detailed Quotations Utah:(Bales large and small in stack), last
Quoted sales are sales more than two weeks old.
Alfalfa Small and Large Square Bales last quoted sales
Retail Horse (small lots) 150.00-200.00
Supreme Dairy 160.00-190.00 last quote
Premium Dairy 130.00-155.00 last quote
Good 100.00-120.00
Fair 60.00-80.00
Low n/q
Alfalfa Standing:
Northern Utah: 65.00-75.00
Friday, July 20, 2018
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 20,150 Last Week: 15,282 Last Year: 26,825
Compared to last Friday, export and domestic Alfalfa steady to firm with
most increase on higher testing hay. Timothy for export steady. Dairies are
only netting 13.00/cwt for their milk. Bluegrass straw firm. Trade moderate
to active with moderate demand. High testing Alfalfa is in short supply.
Retail/Feed store steady. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm
or ranch unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Premium 1000 200.00-200.00 200.00
3250 180.00-185.00 180.38 Export
Good 6500 170.00-175.00 171.92 Export
Fair/Good 1000 160.00-160.00 160.00
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 400 200.00-200.00 200.00
425 210.00-240.00 213.53 Retail/Stable
Good 150 190.00-190.00 190.00 Export
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Small Square
Premium 200 220.00-220.00 220.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 725 225.00-260.00 233.79 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Premium 450 280.00-280.00 280.00 Export
Good 550 230.00-250.00 240.91 Export
Fair 900 180.00-230.00 207.78 Export
Timothy Grass
Small Square
Premium 1600 290.00-300.00 299.06 Export
Good 400 270.00-270.00 270.00 Export
Bluegrass Straw
Mid Square
Good 1600 60.00-65.00 61.88 Export
Wheat Straw
Mid Square
Good 1000 65.00-65.00 65.00
Rock Valley Hay Auction
For Thursday, Jul 19, 2018 Receipts: 81 loads Last Week: 89 loads Last Year: 118 loads All sales FOB Rock Valley, Iowa, vicinity. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Good: Large Squares, 1 loads 150.00; Large Rounds, 5 loads 130.00-132.50. Fair: Large Rounds, 18 loads 112.50-127.50. Utility: Large Squares, 2 loads 80.00; Large Rounds, 6 loads 72.50-102.50. Grass: Premium: Small Squares, 1 load 160.00; Large Rounds, 1 load 145.00. Good: Small Squares, 1 load 130.00; Large Rounds, 10 loads 115.00-127.50. Fair: Large Rounds, 11 loads 90.00-115.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 2 loads 62.00-70.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed: Good: Large Rounds, 1 load 127.50. Fair: Large Squares, 1 load 92.50. Oat Hay: Large Rounds, 1 load 97.50. Straw: Large Squares, 2 loads 95.00-102.50, 7 loads 72.50-87.50; Large Rounds, 1 load 100.00. Bean Straw: Large Rounds, 1 load 45.00. Cornstalks: Large Rounds, 3 loads 45.00-55.00.
South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. Compared to last week: Hay prices continue to hold at mostly steady levels. Demand and interest remain fairly good. Quite a bit of second cutting alfalfa was put up this week, if it was up before Wednesday night it was put up dry. These persistent rains have made it extremely difficult to make high quality hay. The dew points have been high as well making it harder for cut hay to dry. There is an ample supply of low quality hay due to this challenging season. Rains were very heavy in places, as Brookings county saw more than 7 inches. The rain was pretty wide spread, the areas suffering from drought received some relief with amounts around 1.0-1.5 inches. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. East River: Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares, 200.00. Good to Premium: Large Squares, 170.00. Good: Large Squares and Rounds, 150.00. Utility to Fair: Large Squares, 130.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 185.00; 17 pct 190.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 195.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares, 200.00 Good: Large Rounds, 150.00. Grass: Premium: Small Squares, 160.00. Good: Large Rounds, 140.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 120.00. Cornstalks: Large Rounds, 55.00-60.00. Straw: Large Squares, 110.00-120.00 West River: Alfalfa: Good: Large Rounds, 120.00-130.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Rounds, 100.00-120.00. Grass: No Reported Sales. Straw: No Reported Sales.
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: All classes traded steady with very good demand.
According to the NASS California Crop Weather report 7/16/18, Expect hot and dry
conditions across the state for the early part of the week as high pressure
aloft strengthens over the region. By midweek, the high pressure will begin to
weaken and chances of isolated thunderstorms will increase as monsoonal flow
looks to deepen and bring moisture into California from the south. With the
weakening of the high pressure, a cooling trend is expected to felt across the
state, bringing temperatures in inland areas to near seasonal averages over the
weekend. Temperature highs ranged from the upper 60s to lower 110s in the
mountains, lower 70s to lower 110s in the desert, mid 70’s to mid 90’s along the
coast, lower 80s to the lower 100s in the Sierras, and mid 90s to mid 100s in
the valley. Temperature lows ranged in the upper 40s to upper 50s in the
sierras, lower 50s to mid 60s in the mountains, lower 50s to lower 70s along the
coast, lower 60s to upper 70s in the valley, and lower 60s to 80s in the desert.
Summer beans and cotton were irrigated in Tulare, corn for silage was tasseling
and developing ears, and alfalfa was irrigated, cut, and baled. Rice was
developing well in the Sacramento valley, and was being treated for armyworm.
Winter wheat continued to be harvested. Hay is reported FOB the stack or barn
unless otherwise noted. Regions are defined at bottom of report.
Tons: 15,875 Last Week: 11,120 Last Year: 26,761
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 200 285.00-290.00 287.50 Organic
Premium/Supreme 100 185.00-185.00 185.00
800 200.00-215.00 207.50 Export
Premium 800 180.00-220.00 206.25 Retail/Stable
Good 650 135.00-140.00 137.31
Fair 200 210.00-210.00 210.00 Organic
Alfalfa/Forage Mix
Good 75 260.00-260.00 260.00
Orchard Grass
Premium 75 290.00-290.00 290.00 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Premium 895 320.00-360.00 334.97 Retail/Stable
Wheat
Good 800 100.00-100.00 100.00 Organic
Wheat Straw
Good 550 120.00-120.00 120.00 Retail/Stable
Region 2: Sacramento Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 25 240.00-240.00 240.00 Retail/Stable
Good 300 180.00-180.00 180.00
50 180.00-180.00 180.00 Del
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium/Supreme 200 220.00-220.00 220.00
Premium 200 270.00-270.00 270.00 Del
Good 50 165.00-165.00 165.00
Fair 800 176.00-176.00 176.00
Wheat
Good 900 145.00-150.00 147.50 Del
Sudan
Good 125 130.00-130.00 130.00
Wheat Straw
Good 250 125.00-125.00 125.00 Del
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Good 1 215.00-215.00 215.00 Contracted
Region 5: Southern California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 150 265.00-265.00 265.00 Retail/Stable
Good 255 200.00-200.00 200.00
Forage Mix-Three Way
Good 50 265.00-265.00 265.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 500 210.00-210.00 210.00 Contracted Retail
150 205.00-205.00 205.00 Retail/Stable
Good 200 170.00-170.00 170.00
5000 180.00-180.00 180.00 Contracted
1000 190.00-190.00 190.00 Export
Bermuda Grass
Premium 525 170.00-215.00 177.86 Retail/Stable
The following are the counties included in each region:
Region 1: Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, and Plumas.
Region 2: Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer,
Yolo, El Dorado, Solano, Sacramento, Amador, and Alpine.
Region 3: San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Merced, Mariposa.
Region 4: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo.
Region 5: Kern, Northeast Los Angeles, and Western San Bernardino.
Region 6: Eastern San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial.
Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 14,950 Last Week: 20,630 Last Year: 13,623
Compared to last Friday, Alfalfa and Timothy for export steady. Trade
active with good demand especially for export Timothy and non-rained on
dairy hay for immediate take out. Exporters buying mostly fair to good
testing Alfalfa. Most dairies have backed off the market with a few still
continue paying 1.00 per point per RFV. Retail/Feed store not tested this week.
Prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Premium 800 150.00-150.00 150.00
Good 150 155.00-155.00 155.00
11,000 140.00-150.00 145.45 Export
Fair 2000 135.00-135.00 135.00 Export
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Good 1000 175.00-180.00 177.50 Export
Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: All classes of hay traded fully steady.
Movement was moderate. Reports of rain was either feast or famine across
the state which gives hope of more hay being available in future months.
Coastal Bermuda producers in East and South Texas received some rain that
should help with one more cutting as some are currently in the field
baling. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted.
The Texas Department of Agriculture has Hay and Grazing phone set
up for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; the number is 1-
512-787-9966. The website for the hotline is:
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline.asp
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Panhandle/High Plains:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 275.00-300.00;
Good to Premium 250.00-275.00; Fair to Good 225.00-250.00.
Small bales: Delivered 264.00, 8.00-per bale
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 200.00-225.00.
Calf 225.00-230.00.
Wheat Hay: Large Bales: Delivered: 170.00.
Small Bales: Delivered: 6.00 per bale.
Wheat Straw: Large Bales Delivered: 105.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 180.00-200.00.
Small Bales: FOB: Good to Premium 8.00 per bale.
Rye: Large Bales: Delivered: 180.00.
Oat: Large Bales: FOB: 190.00, 95.00 per bale.
Barley: Large Bales: Delivered: 155.00.
Bluestem: Large Bales: Delivered: 45.00 per bale.
Cotton Burrs: Ground and Delivered: 85.00.
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos:
Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
290.00-360.00, 8.75-11.00 per bale.
Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 250.00-275.00; Fair to
Good 195.00-220.00.
Wheat: Large Bales: FOB: 200.00.
Triticale: Large Bales: FOB: 200.00.
North, Central, and East Texas:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 290.00-310.00;
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-297.00,
7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 198.00, 6.00 per bale.
Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 120.00-180.00, 60.00-90.00
per roll; Fair to Good 100.00-120.00, 50.00-60.00 per bale.
South Texas:
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-297.00,
7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 per
bale.
Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium
120.00-160.00, 60.00-80.00 per roll.
Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary
Week ending Jul 21, 2018 Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices steady. Trade and, demand moderate. Southern and southwestern areas are 30-50% into fourth cutting. Southeastern region are starting fourth cutting. Northcentral areas between 50-70% into third cutting. Rain showers continued last week over southern and southwestern with heavy flooding reported around the San Antonio area. Eastern region: Baled Alfala: Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; 240.00-265.00; Good quality; 220.00-240.00 del from local producers. Feedlot Ground hay: 185.00-195.00; Calf hay ground; 225.00. Baled wheat hay: 170.00 per ton. Southeastern regions: Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; 240.00 del Good quality 200.00-220.00 del to dairies. Small bales; Premium and Supreme 275.00-300.00 per ton loaded on truck. Southern and Southwestern region: Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales, Premium and Good quality; 200.00 per ton delivered to dairies. Small bales alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: 275.00-300.00 per ton; 9.00-10.00 per bale FOB. North central Region: Baled alfalfa: Large square bales, premium and supreme; 200.00 per ton. Small bales: Premium quality 8.00-9.00 per bale.
Iowa Hay Summary
Week Ending July 20
The quality of second cutting hay continued to exceed the quality of first cutting hay
as both first and second cuttings of hay were available across Iowa. Northeast Iowa
went nearly the entire week with no rain, which may have been a first for this year.
Although hay cuttings lag behind recent years, yield per acre on hay ground is running
ahead of schedule due to consistent rains across the state.
Alfalfa Premium Large Squares $300.00 - $350.00
Small Squares $350.00 - $375.00
Alfalfa/Grass Premium Large Squares $250.00 - $285.00
Small Squares $220.00 - $260.00
Good Large Squares $150.00 - $185.00
Small Squares $135.00 - $185.00
Grass Good Large Squares $120.00 - $170.00
Large Rounds $100.00 - $150.00
Small Squares $125.00 - $175.00
Fair Large Rounds $ 90.00 - $120.00
Utility Large Rounds $ 55.00 - $ 85.00
Oat Hay Good Large Square $110.00 - $145.00
Large Rounds $ 75.00 - $105.00
Small Squares $133.00 - $178.00
Straw Oat Large Square $ 62.00 - $ 90.00
Large Rounds $ 65.00 - $ 80.00
Small Squares $150.00 - $170.00
Rye Large Rounds $ 30.00 - $ 50.00
Small Squares $100.00 - $200.00
Wheat Large Squares $100.00 - $120.00
Small Squares $150.00 - $165.00
Large Rounds $ 80.00 - $100.00
Cornstalks Large Rounds $ 45.00 - $ 75.50
Certified Organic Hay: Nothing to report this week.
This Week's Drought Summary
Warmer than normal temperatures occurred over most of the Midwest region over the past week.
Heavy rain impacted much of Minnesota and Illinois, while heavy rain was spottier in parts
of Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio. In several areas that missed out on heavier rainfall,
conditions degraded. Extreme drought conditions expanded in northern Missouri into a small part
of southeast Iowa, where long-term precipitation deficits and warm conditions led to degrading
conditions. Short-term precipitation deficits caused moderate drought to expand in the Michigan
Upper Peninsula. Short-term dryness also led to abnormal dryness developing in west-central Missouri.
Precipitation deficits and high temperatures led to the development of abnormal dryness over parts
of northern Ohio and the southern Michigan Lower Peninsula. Short-term dryness also was noted over
localized areas of central and eastern Wisconsin, the latter of which saw conditions degrade to
abnormally dry. Short-term dryness ended in most of western Minnesota after a heavy rain event.
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
Oregon Weekly Hay Report
Compared to Jul 13: Prices trended generally steady compared to last
week. Retail/Stable Timothy firm in a light test. Retail/Stable type hay
remains the most demanded. Demand for export hay light this week. Most hay
growers have cut 2018 hay and are selling now. Light isolated rains in the
growing areas has created a large supply of rain damaged hay. All sales in
this report are 2018 crop year hay, unless noted by old crop.
Tons: 4797 Last Week: 19,393 Last Year: 0
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Fair 250 150.00-150.00 150.00
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 20 230.00-230.00 230.00 Retail/Stable
Good 50 210.00-210.00 210.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 97 230.00-235.00 232.42 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Premium 250 330.00-330.00 330.00 Export
Orchard/Timothy
Small Square
Good 75 215.00-215.00 215.00 Retail/Stable
Triticale
Mid Square
Fair 100 165.00-165.00 165.00
Triticale/Orchard Grass
Small Square
Good 25 175.00-175.00 175.00 Retail/Stable
Harney County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Supreme 900 185.00-185.00 185.00
Orchard Grass
Mid Square
Premium 450 150.00-150.00 150.00
Klamath Basin:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Supreme 300 220.00-220.00 220.00
Premium 200 210.00-210.00 210.00
Fair 300 130.00-130.00 130.00 Rain Damage
Timothy Grass
Small Square
Premium 1350 357.00-357.00 357.00 Retail/Stable
Wheat/Grain Hay
Mid Square
Good 300 80.00-80.00 80.00
Lake County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Supreme 100 200.00-200.00 200.00
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 30 250.00-250.00 250.00 Organic
Eastern Oregon: No New Sales Confirmed.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Weekly Utah Hay Market Report
Utah Hay prices prices mostly firm, with trading slow on all Quality's.
Majority of movement on previous contracts. Second crop beginning. Lower quality hay demand is light with good supplies. Confirmed
sales 1,000 tons.
Northern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme No I dairy: 160.00-180.00; Premium:
130.00—155.00; Good Feeder: 100.00-130.00. Fair: 60.00-90.00;
Low: No Quote.
Premium retail horse sales 130.00—180.00.
Central Area: Alfalfa: Supreme # 1 Dairy 160.00—180.00; Premium
Dairy: 130.00—150.00; Good Feeder: 80.00-100.00; Fair: 60.00-90.00
Low: scarce. Oat Hay: No Quotes.
Premium retail horse sales: 140.00—180.00.
Southern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme #1 Dairy: 160.00—185.00; Premium
135.00—155.00; Good Feeder: 100.00—130.00; Fair: 60.00—90.00;
Low: no quotes.
Uintah Basin: Alfalfa: Supreme Dairy: 150.00—180.00; Premium
Dairy: 120.00—140.00; Good Feeder: 80.00-110.00; Fair: scarce;
Low: scarce. Premium retail horse sales: 150.00-180.00.
Note: Low quality hay can be weedy, or weather damaged or all.
Detailed Quotations Utah:(Bales large and small in stack), last
Quoted sales are sales more than two weeks old.
Alfalfa Small and Large Square Bales last quoted sales
Retail Horse (small lots) 150.00-200.00
Supreme Dairy 160.00-190.00 last quote
Premium Dairy 130.00-155.00 last quote
Good 100.00-120.00
Fair 60.00-80.00
Low n/q
Alfalfa Standing:
Northern Utah: 65.00-75.00
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, trade activity and demand good. According to the U.S Drought Monitor for July 17, 2018, 82.50 percent of the state falls in a D0-D4 Drought Category compared to 35.53 percent a year ago. Of those percentages, 60.62 percent falls into the D2-D4 categories. The NASS Colorado Crop progress report for week ending July 15, 2018, stored feed supplies were rated 8 percent very short, 22 percent short, 68 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. 2nd cutting alfalfa progress is at 44 percent. Pasture and range conditions percentages are 30 percent Very Poor, 24 percent Poor, 25 percent Fair, and 21 percent Good. The next available report will be Thursday, July 26, 2018. All prices reported are FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Prices reflect load lots of hay. If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the services of the Colorado Department of Agriculture website: www.coloradoagriculture.com. Northeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 220.00; Good 160.00-165.00. Mid Squares: Premium 220.00, Retail/Stable. Grass Large Squares: Premium 200.00, Delivered. Mid Squares: Premium 215.00. Small Squares: Premium 315.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable. Wheat Hay Large Squares: Good 125.00. Straw Large Squares: Good 70.00. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Premium 225.00. Small Squares: Premium 250.00 (8.00 per bale). Grass Small Squares: Premium 350.00 (10.50 per bale), Retail/Stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa Large Squares: Premium/Supreme 245.00. Rye Large Squares: Good 150.00. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa/Grass Small Squares: Premium 335.00 (10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable; Fair 235.00 (7.00 per bale). Grass Small Squares: Premium 300.00-335.00 (9.00-10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable; Good 265.00 (8.00 per bale), Retail/Stable. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay. Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa/Brome Mix Rounds: Premium 175.00. Grass Mid Squares: Premium 300.00. Rounds: Premium 160.00. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Northeast: Weld, Washington, Morgan, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Lincoln, Elbert, Adams, Sedgwick, Yuma, Larimer, Jefferson, Douglas, Kit Carson, Phillips, Logan, Boulder, Arapahoe, and El Paso. Southeast: Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, Otero, Prowers, Crowley, and Pueblo. San Luis Valley: Saguache, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Rio Grande, and Mineral. Southwest: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Montezuma, Dolores, San Juan, Hinsdale, Archuleta, and La Plata. Mountains and Northwest: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Gunnison, Teller, Grand, Chaffee, Park, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Summit, Lake, and Eagle.
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