 |
| #completeforageprogram |
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Iowa Hay Summary
Reporting Period: Mar. 16, 2020 to Mar. 27, 2020
Compared to last report: Prices on Supreme Alfalfa steady while all
other classes of hay were steady to weak.
Alfalfa Supreme Large Squares $250.00 - $335.00
Alfalfa/Grass Premium Large Squares $200.00 - $250.00
Small Squares $225.00- $250.00
Good Large Rounds $120.00 - $140.00
Grass Premium Large Squares $180.00 - $190.00
Small Squares $255.00 Small Lots
Good Large Rounds $120.00 - $125.00
Fair Large Rounds $90.00 - $100.00
 |
| #completeforageprogram |
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 11,706/5,117 Last week: 7,799/5,187 Last year: 8,528/6,446
Hay market trade slow; Prices steady. Most producers report demand as light
and movement slow. However, there have been a few reports of increased
inquiries and deliveries of alfalfa, directly attribute it to the lack of DDG
availability. Farmers in the west and central areas are busy in the field
planting, spraying, and fertilizing, while fieldwork is at a standstill
again, for those in the southeast region. Rain tracked across southeast
counties Monday night and Tuesday morning. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated
that dry conditions continue to persist in the drought and abnormally dry
areas of eastern Colorado, western Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. Abnormal
dryness (D0) remained at 8 pct, moderate drought (D1) remained at 4 pct, and
severe drought (D2) remained at 2 pct. If you have any extra hay to sell and/or
need hay here in Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange:
www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.
Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement slow.
Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 230.00-240.00. Dairy 1.00/point RFV,
Supreme 185.00-226.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 150.00-170.00. Stock or
Dry Cow 160.00-165.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 110.00-125.00, Ground and
delivered locally to feed lots and dairies, 150.00-165.00. Grass Hay:
Bluestem, good small squares 7.50-8.50/bale, large squares 100.00-110.00.
Sudan: large rounds 60.00-70.00. Triticale: large rounds 100.00-105.00. Wheat
straw: large rounds 40.00-50.00, large squares 65.00-75.00 delivered. The
week of 3/22-3/28, 11,706T of grinding alfalfa and 1,350T of dairy alfalfa
was reported bought/sold.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, alfalfa pellets steady;
movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 255.00-275.00. Dairy, 1.00/point
RFV, Supreme 185.00-225.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 150.00-178.00. Stock
cow, 140.00-150.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 95.00-110.00, Ground and
delivered locally to feedlots 140.00-150.00; Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15
pct protein 195.00-205.00, 17 pct protein 200.00-210.00, Dehydrated 17 pct
300.00-310.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, none reported. Sudan: large rounds 55.00-
65.00. Wheat Straw: large squares 65.00-75.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The
week of 3/22-3/28, 5,117T of grinding alfalfa and 342T of dairy alfalfa was
reported bought/sold.
Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 230.00-240.00. Dairy 1.00/point RFV. Stock cow
150.00-160.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 115.00-125.00. Ground and
delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 125.00-135.00,
good, mid squares 105.00-120.00, large squares, 90.00-110.00, large rounds
60.00-65.00. Brome, good, small squares 125.00-150.00, mid to large squares
110.00-120.00, large rounds 70.00-80.00. Wheat Straw: mid and large squares
60.00-75.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 3/22-3/28, 1,548T of grass
hay was reported bought/sold.
Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; grinding alfalfa steady to 5.00
lower, movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 205.00-215.00. Dairy,
Premium/Supreme 1.00/point RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 150.00-160.00. Fair/good
grinding alfalfa, 95.00-105.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and
dairies, 125.00-135.00. Sudan, large rounds 60.00-70.00, corn stalks, large
rounds 50.00-60.00.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 9.50-10.50/bale. Dairy 1.00/point
RFV, Supreme 185.00-225.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 150.00-170.00. Stock
Cow, 150.00-160.00. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, 100.00-110.00. Ground and
delivered 130.00-140.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 6.00-7.00/bale,
mid squares 90.00-100.00, large squares 85.00-100.00, large rounds 70.00-
80.00. Brome, small squares 7.00-8.00/bale, large squares 105.00-120.00,
large rounds 75.00-85.00; Sudan, large rounds 55.00-65.00. Wheat Straw: small
squares 5.00-6.00/bale delivered, large squares 100.00-110.00 delivered,
large rounds 60.00-70.00. The week of 3/22-3/28, 1,470T of grinding alfalfa
and 280T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
 |
| #completeforageprogram |
Monday, March 30, 2020
State-by-state hay summary
Colorado—According
to the March 19 report, compared to last week, trade activity and
demand light on feedlot and dairy hay. Hay producers in the south- west
part of the state are experiencing difficulty find- ing trucks to haul
hay as the oilfield continues to slow down. The price spread between
dairy quality alfalfa and grinder hay continues to grow due to
inventories.
Iowa—For
the reporting period March 2 to 13, compared to last report, prices on
higher quality alfalfa steady while all other classes of hay were weak
to $10 lower.
Kansas—According
to the March 24 report, the hay market trade slow. Prices nudged
slightly higher for good grinding alfalfa and ground and delivered while
lower quality grinding alfalfa stayed steady. Recent drops in the
cattle, grain, and global markets seem to have had limited impacts on
the hay market at this time.
Missouri—According
to the March 19 report, the supply of hay is moderate, demand is light
to moder- ate, and prices are steady. Cattle are starting to chase the
green grass and not eating as much hay now especially on days it happens
to be warm and dry. Most farmers are continuing to feed some however in
order to let pastures get a good jump and get ahead of grazing.
Montana—In
the March 20 report, compared to the last week, all classes of hay sold
steady to firm. Local hay sales improved this week as horse hay guys
and ranchers purchased higher quality hay for calving. Light supplies of
high quality hay continue to be seen across the state. Feeder quality
hay supplies are mostly moderate in squares and moderate to heavy in
rounds, however these supplies have tightened slightly over the last two
weeks.
Nebraska—In
the March 20 report, compared to last week, alfalfa, grass hay, ground
and delivered hay and alfalfa pellets sold steady. Demand picked up a
tick from some feedlots needing “grinding” type hay. There is quite a
lot of average to lower quality feed left sell in the eastern two-thirds
of the state.
New Mexico—Hay reporting has ended for the season. Reports will resume May 2020.
Oklahoma—In
the March 19 report, alfalfa and hay trade movement was at a standstill
again this week, trade remains steady. Most of the alfalfa quoted at
the top of the price ranges, had to be flawless. Heavy rainfall across
the trade area has hampered hay trade and movement. Producers are about a
month and a half way from new crop hay and hoping markets will have
come back to some sort of normalcy.
 |
| #completeforageprogram |
Friday, March 27, 2020
Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: Hay trades are steady in all regions.
Cattle and grain markets showed some signs of life this week, but hay is
still being traded on an as needed basis. Many producers are purchasing
just enough to make it to spring and summer grazing. South Texas finally
received spotty rain showers across the region. It wasn’t enough to
change much on the drought monitor but did offer some hope. Hay demand
in South Texas remains very good with prices staying firm as the regions
continues to deal with shortening hay supplies. North, Central, and East
Texas have received ample amounts of rain which has limited fieldwork in
the regions.
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
x
Panhandle/High Plains:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Supreme: 240.00-260.00; Premium:
210.00-230.00; Good: 175.00-200.00.
Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 260.00-275.00, 8.00-11.00 per
bale.
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 190.00-200.00.
Calf 200.00-210.00.
Sorghum: Large Bales: Delivered: Good: 120.00-130.00; Fair: 100.00.
Cotton Burrs: Delivered: limited 95.00-105.00.
Small Bales: Coastal: Delivered: Good: 9.00-10.00 per bale.
Small Bales: Beardless Wheat: Premium: 10.00-11.00 per bale.
CRP: Delivered: 80.00-125.00.
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos:
Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme:
275.00-300.00, 9.00-10.00 per bale.
Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme: 250.00-265.00.
Triticale: Large Rounds: FOB: 65.00 per roll.
North, Central, and East Texas:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme: 255.00-
270.00, instances 280.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Premium: 260.00-330.00, 8.00-
10.00 per bale; Good: 200.00-260.00, 6.00-10.00 per bale.
Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium: 120.00-140.00, 60.00-70.00 per
roll.
South Texas:
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium: 260.00-
330.00, 8.00-10.00 per bale; Fair to Good: 165.00-260.00, 5.00-8.00 per
bale.
Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium: 140.00-
180.00, 80.00-95.00 per roll; Fair or Grass Mix: 100.00-130.00,
50.00-60.00 per roll.
 |
| #completeforageprogram |
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Trade activity moderate on moderate demand.
Hay is reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions
are defined at bottom of report.
Tons: 5204 Last Week: 3100 Last Year: 4970
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 550 185.00-200.00 190.45
Premium 25 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Region 2: Sacramento Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 520 255.00-255.00 255.00 Del
Good 300 225.00-225.00 225.00 Del
Grain
Good 200 150.00-150.00 150.00
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 350 265.00-265.00 265.00 Del
Premium/Supreme 100 275.00-275.00 275.00 Del
Premium 25 320.00-320.00 320.00 Del etail/Stable
Good 200 255.00-255.00 255.00 Del
Wheat
Good 25 190.00-190.00 190.00 Del
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley: No New Sales Confirmed.
Region 5: Southern California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 225 279.00-280.00 279.22 Retail/Stable
Forage Mix-Three Way
Good 50 240.00-260.00 250.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 500 220.00-220.00 220.00
800 195.00-195.00 195.00 Rain Damage
Premium 400 210.00-220.00 217.50 Retail/Stable
Bermuda Grass
Premium 300 205.00-205.00 205.00 Retail/Stable
Bermuda Straw
Good 600 75.00-75.00 75.00
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.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Weekly Montana Hay Report
Compared to the last week: All classes of hay sold generally steady. Demand
was light to moderate this week. Market activity was slow to moderate as
end users continue to buy hay on an as need basis. Supplies remain light
for high quality hay in squares, light to moderate for feeder quality
hay in squares and moderate to heavy for all hay in rounds. Mild weather
continues to be seen across much of the state. All prices are dollars per
ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, NA
Large squares, 175.00-190.00
Large rounds, NA
Premium: Large squares, 150.00-175.00
Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 225.00-250.00
Good: Large squares, 130.00-150.00
Large rounds, 100.00-120.00
Small squares, 175.00-180.00
Fair/Good: Large squares, 110.00-120.00,
Large rounds, 80.00-100.00 old crop 60.00-80.00
Small Squares, 125.00-150.00
Utility Large rounds, 50.00-70.00
Large squares, 70.00-100.00
Grass/
Alfalfa: Premium: Small squares, 180.00
Good: Large rounds, NA
Small squares, NA
Large squares, 130.00-135.00
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-110.00
Large rounds, 75.00-100.00
Small squares, 160.00
Utility: Large squares, 90.00
Large rounds, 70.00-80.00
Grass: Premium Large squares NA
Large rounds, 125.00
Small squares, NA
Good: large squares, 125.00
Large rounds, 85.00-110.00
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-125.00
Large rounds, 70.00-85.00
Small squares, NA
Utility: Large rounds, 65.00-75.00
Large squares, NA
Small squares, NA
Timothy
Grass: Premium: Small squares, 210.00-240.00
Premium: Large rounds, NA
Good: Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 150.00-180.00
Barley Large squares, 40.00-45.00
straw: Large rounds, 40.00-50.00
Small squares, NA
Wheat straw:
South central Large squares, 35.00-45.00
Large rounds, 40.00
Northern Large squares, 35.00-45.00
Large rounds, 35.00-45.00
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 1120 Last Week: 2015 Last Year: 1550
Compared last Friday, Premium export Alfalfa steady in a light
test. Trade remains very slow this week and expected to stay slow till new crop.
Demand remains light to moderate. Most feedlots report inventory supplies out
into July. Feed store/retail steady. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the
farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.
expenses.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Premium 350 195.00-205.00 200.00 Export
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 50 240.00-240.00 240.00 Retail/Stable
Good 70 220.00-220.00 220.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 90 260.00-260.00 260.00 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Fair/Good 300 110.00-110.00 110.00 Export
Utility 260 80.00-100.00 90.38 Tarped
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 3100 Last Week: 3030 Last Year: 15,000
Compared to last Friday, Fair/Good Alfalfa weak in a light test. Trade
remains slow. Demand remains slow and probably will remain slow till new crop.
Exporters continue to ship product every day. Lower end feeder hay is rejected
press hay. Retail/Feed store steady 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 100 170.00-170.00 170.00 Retail/Stable
Fair 2000 120.00-125.00 122.50 Bottom Bales
Utility/Fair 1000 115.00-115.00 115.00 Rain Damage
|
| #completeforageprogram |
South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. Compared to last week: Few reported sales again this week. Demand light to moderate currently, buyer inquiry light as well. Ample supplies of lower quality hay, high quality hay is much harder to find and is held in firm hands. Area hay auctions continue to see large offerings of lower quality hay. Beef cattle operators have faced much uncertainty in regards to their markets and are intent on lowering their costs, which has also put some pressure on the market for that lower quality hay. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. Alfalfa: Fair: Large Squares, 150.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 110.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 230.00; 17 pct 235.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 240.00. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 110.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: No reported sales. Corn Stalks: Large Rounds, 40.00 per bale.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Oregon Weekly Hay Report
Compared to March 20: Prices trended generally steady compared to last
report's prices in a very limited test. Retail/Stable type hay remains the
most demanded hay. Some hay acreage has been changed over to grow hemp this
year. Many growers are sold out for the year.
Tons: 1372 Last Week: 585 Last Year: 405
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 2 250.00-250.00 250.00
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Good 3 225.00-225.00 225.00
Oat
Small Square
Good 3 180.00-180.00 180.00
Harney County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Premium 500 185.00-185.00 185.00
Klamath Basin:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Premium 75 150.00-150.00 150.00 Rain Damage
Small Square
Premium 50 190.00-190.00 190.00 Retail/Stable
Lake County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Supreme 238 210.00-210.00 210.00
Good/Premium 100 175.00-180.00 178.50
Good 125 170.00-170.00 170.00 Rain Damage
Small Square
Premium 30 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Large Square
Good/Premium 31 150.00-150.00 150.00
Oat
Large Square
Fair/Good 155 100.00-100.00 100.00 Excessive Moisture
Triticale
Large Square
Good 60 125.00-125.00 125.00
Eastern Oregon: No New Sales Confirmed.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Oklahoma Hay Market Report
Alfalfa and hay trade movement was at a standstill again this week, trade remains steady. Most of the Alfalfa quoted at the top of the price ranges, had to be flawless. Heavy rainfall fell across the trade area last week and has hampered hay trade and movement. Producers are about a month way from new crop hay and hoping markets will have come back to some sort of normalcy. Warmer weather is expected this week. 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 1-405-521-3864 or emailOklahomaCity.LPGMN@usda.gov. Alfalfa Central Oklahoma: Premium quality large squares 190.00-200.00/ton; Good quality large squares 4X4X8 150.00/ton FOB; Fair quality large squares 4X4X8 130.00/ton FOB. Eastern Oklahoma: Premium quality large round bales 190.00/ton DEL. Supreme quality 220.00/ton DEL. Western Oklahoma: Premium quality large round bales 165.00-185.00/ton FOB, DEL 180.00 to TX. Good quality grinding hay 85.00-90.00/ton. Grass Hay Central Oklahoma: Good quality Bermuda grass hay large rounds 80.00/ton. Western Oklahoma: Good mixed grass hay large round bales 70.00-80.00/ton FOB. Eastern Oklahoma: No trades reported. Wheat Hay Central Oklahoma: No trades reported. Western Oklahoma: 90.00-95.00/ton. Eastern Oklahoma: No trades reported. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Wyoming Hay Summary
Week ending March 27, 2020 Compared to last week baled hay, alfalfa cubes and sun-cured pellets steady. Demand for good or better quality hay remains across the state. This type of hay is in short supply. However, there is still some of the fair and utility testing RFV hay around the state. “All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted.” Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa: Good large squares 165.00-175.00; Fair large square 135.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 255.00. Western Wyoming Alfalfa/grass mix: Good large squares 180.00. Premium small squares 225.00-235.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk 260.00, 50 lbs bags 300.00.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Nebraska Hay Summary
Week Ending March 27, 2020 Compared to last week, alfalfa, grass hay, ground and delivered hay and alfalfa pellets sold steady. Demand is mostly light for instate usage with moderate to good demand for large squares going out of state. Demand is good for dehy and sun-cured alfalfa pellets. These type of pellets are usually ground and used as “binder” and pressed back into a pellet for horses, cattle, goats, rabbits and for a lot of other specialty feeds. They are also fed as a pellet to a large variety of animals. Note: “All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted.” Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Fair large squares 100.00. Fair to mostly good large rounds 80.00-95.00. Prairie Hay: Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Premium small squares 170.00-180.00. Cane large rounds 60.00-65.00. Cornstalks large rounds 40.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 320.00-330.00. Sun-cured pellets 15 percent 300.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large rounds 90.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 130.00- 135.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa/cornstalk mix 105.00-120.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 75.00-90.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 270.00-285.00; Sun-cured alfalfa 15 percent protein 250.00-270.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: Fair large squares 155.00. Millet in large squares 85.00. Millet in large rounds 100.00 delivered. Cornstalks large squares 75.00 delivered. Ground and delivered alfalfa 153.00-158.00.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Missouri Weekly Hay Summary
Week ending 3/27/20 The transitions of seasons never fails to surprise those of us in Missouri. In the past week the state has seen everything from a short lived heavy snowfall, thunderstorms and flash flooding, and beautiful blue sky sunny days in the 70’s. Grass is enjoying the moisture and overall warmer temperatures and growing well. Many cattle farmers especially in the south are getting very near to turning out as most cattle aren’t caring much for hay anymore. The continuing rains every few days has made it near impossible to fertilize pastures and hayfields and that is becoming concerning. Field work for any spring planting has been at a standstill since the first weekend of the month when there was a short window and several got some anhydrous down. The supply of hay is moderate, demand is light, and prices are steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or to view the 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. Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185) 180.00-200.00 small squares 7.00-9.00 per bale Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 160.00-180.00 Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-125.00 Good quality Mixed Grass hay 80.00-120.00 Small squares 6.00-8.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix) Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 60.00-80.00 small squares 3.00-6.00 per bale Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 35.00-50.00 per large round bale 25.00-40.00 per 4x5 round bale Good quality Bromegrass 80.00-120.00 Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-80.00 Wheat hay 40.00-55.00 per large round bale Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, trade activity and demand moderate. According
to the U.S Drought Monitor’s High Plains Summary released March 24, 2020,
on March 19, a spring storm delivered wind-driven snow to parts of
northeastern Colorado and western Nebraska. Denver, Colorado, reported
6.0 inches of snow on that date, along with a peak northerly wind gust to
49 mph. Some snow fell in the region’s mountainous areas, but there was
little overall change in the drought depiction, except for some removal
of moderate drought (D1) in northwestern Colorado. According to the USDA
NRCS Colorado SNOTEL Snow/Precipitation Update Report for Thursday, March
26, 2020, snow water equivalent basin index percentages: Gunnison 99;
Upper Colorado 113; South Platte 122; Laramie and North Platte 117; Yampa
and White 115; Arkansas 102; Upper Rio Grande 101; San Miguel, Delores,
Animas and San Juan 102. The next available report will be Thursday,
April 2, 2020. 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 230.00.
Utility 120.00, DEL.
Alfalfa/Grass
Small Squares: Good/Premium 265.00 (8.00 per bale), Weedy
Retail/Stable.
Good 240.00 (6.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 310.00-335.00 (10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Mid Squares: Good/Premium 180.00.
Small Squares: Good 245.00 (8.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 275.00-315.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Rounds: Good/Premium 220.00, Retail/Stable.
Triticale
Mid Squares: Premium 140.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley Areas
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
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.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest
Demand and Sales Comments
Be safe when in public areas. Hay prices remain steady for top quality dairy hay. Lower quality hay is discounted. Overall the market has begun to have some weakness with increased volume of lower quality hay available. If you need forage or have forage to sell, connect to the Farmer-to-Farmer webpage at http://farmertofarmer.uwex.edu/. You may contact your local county agriculture educator if you need help placing an ad. There is no charge for the service.
Straw prices are for oat, barley, or wheat straw. Straw prices were steady. Small square bales averaged $4.60 a bale (range of $1.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $46.00 per bale (a range of $30.00 to $75.00). Large round bale straw averaged $49.00 per bale (a range of $28.00 - $70.00).
In Nebraska, hay prices sold steady. Demand picked up a tick this week from feedlots needing grinding hay. In Iowa, hay prices for dairy quality hay are steady all other classes of hay were weak to $10.00 lower.
In South Dakota, very few reported sales this week. Good demand for dairy quality hay if it is available, moderate demand for other classes of hay.
In Missouri, supply is moderate, demand is light, and prices remain steady. Cattle are ready to chase some green grass soon.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with a limited supply of quality hay at the market. In Kansas, hay trade is slow while prices remain steady. Farmers are trying to move hay without many takers. Many are preparing for fieldwork.
In Wisconsin, prices remain strong for top quality hay with a good demand for all types of hay at the local markets. Forage inventories are low across the state. Poor condition hay is discounted.
Be safe when in public areas. Hay prices remain steady for top quality dairy hay. Lower quality hay is discounted. Overall the market has begun to have some weakness with increased volume of lower quality hay available. If you need forage or have forage to sell, connect to the Farmer-to-Farmer webpage at http://farmertofarmer.uwex.edu/. You may contact your local county agriculture educator if you need help placing an ad. There is no charge for the service.
Straw prices are for oat, barley, or wheat straw. Straw prices were steady. Small square bales averaged $4.60 a bale (range of $1.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $46.00 per bale (a range of $30.00 to $75.00). Large round bale straw averaged $49.00 per bale (a range of $28.00 - $70.00).
In Nebraska, hay prices sold steady. Demand picked up a tick this week from feedlots needing grinding hay. In Iowa, hay prices for dairy quality hay are steady all other classes of hay were weak to $10.00 lower.
In South Dakota, very few reported sales this week. Good demand for dairy quality hay if it is available, moderate demand for other classes of hay.
In Missouri, supply is moderate, demand is light, and prices remain steady. Cattle are ready to chase some green grass soon.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with a limited supply of quality hay at the market. In Kansas, hay trade is slow while prices remain steady. Farmers are trying to move hay without many takers. Many are preparing for fieldwork.
In Wisconsin, prices remain strong for top quality hay with a good demand for all types of hay at the local markets. Forage inventories are low across the state. Poor condition hay is discounted.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 7,799/5,187 Last week: 7,331/5,934 Last year: 9,076/5,686
Hay market trade slow; Prices nudged slightly higher for good grinding
alfalfa and ground and delivered while lower quality grinding alfalfa stayed
steady. Recent drops in the cattle, grain, and global markets seem to have
had limited impacts on the hay market at this time. Spring is officially
here, and although it is not April yet, those spring showers continue to move
through the state which could bring those May flowers early. Most producers
across the state have reported some form of precipitation, whether fog,
drizzle or rain. For those in the eastern half of the state, fieldwork is at
a standstill again while, in contrast, extreme northwestern and southwestern
Kansas remains in drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that dry
conditions continue to persist in the drought and abnormally dry areas of
eastern Colorado, western Kansas, and southwest Nebraska where less than 0.50
inches of precipitation (about 50% of normal or less) has fallen so far this
month. Abnormal dryness (D0) remained at 8 pct, moderate drought (D1)
remained at 4 pct, and severe drought (D2) remained at 2 pct. If you have any
extra hay to sell and/or need hay here in Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay
Exchange: www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.
Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; grinding alfalfa steady to 10.00
higher, movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 230.00-240.00.
Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-226.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good
150.00-170.00. Stock or Dry Cow 160.00-165.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa,
110.00-125.00, Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies, 150.00-
165.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, good small squares 7.50-8.50/bale, large squares
100.00-110.00. Sudan: large rounds 60.00-70.00. Triticale: large rounds
100.00-105.00. Wheat straw: large rounds 40.00-50.00, large squares 65.00-
75.00 delivered. The week of 3/15-3/21, 7,799T of grinding alfalfa and 1,913T
of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, alfalfa pellets steady; grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered,
steady to 5.00 higher, movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 255.00-
275.00. Dairy, 1.00-1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-225.00, Premium 170.00-
195.00, Good 150.00-178.00. Stock cow, 140.00-150.00. Fair/Good grinding
alfalfa, 95.00-110.00, Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 140.00-
150.00; Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 195.00-205.00, 17 pct
protein 200.00-210.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 300.00-310.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem,
none reported. Sudan: large rounds 55.00-65.00. Wheat Straw: large squares
65.00-75.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 3/15-3/21, 5,187T of
grinding alfalfa and 275T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 230.00-240.00. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV.
Stock cow 150.00-160.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 115.00-125.00. Ground
and delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 125.00-
135.00, good, mid squares 105.00-120.00, large squares, 90.00-110.00, large
rounds 60.00-65.00. Brome, good, small squares 125.00-150.00, mid to large
squares 110.00-120.00, large rounds 70.00-80.00. Wheat Straw: mid and large
squares 60.00-75.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 3/15-3/21, 1,985T
of grass hay was reported bought/sold.
Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement slow.
Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 205.00-215.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.00-1.05/point
RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 150.00-160.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 100.00-
110.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 125.00-135.00.
Sudan, large rounds 60.00-70.00.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 9.50-10.50/bale. Dairy 1.00-
1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-225.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 150.00-
170.00. Stock Cow, 150.00-160.00. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, 100.00-110.00.
Ground and delivered 130.00-140.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 6.00-
7.00/bale, mid squares 90.00-100.00, large squares 85.00-100.00, large rounds
70.00-80.00. Brome, small squares 7.00-8.00/bale, large squares 105.00-
120.00, large rounds 75.00-85.00; Sudan, large rounds 55.00-65.00. Wheat
Straw: small squares 5.00-6.00/bale delivered, large squares 100.00-110.00
delivered, large rounds 60.00-70.00. The week of 3/15-3/21, 1,470T of
grinding alfalfa and 280T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Friday, March 20, 2020
Weekly Montana Hay Report
Compared to the last week: All classes of hay sold steady to firm.
Local hay sales improved this week as horse hay guys and ranchers
purchased higher quality hay for calving. Light supplies of high quality
hay continue to be seen across the state. Feeder quality hay supplies are
mostly moderate in squares and moderate to heavy in rounds, however these
supplies have tightened slightly over the last two weeks. All prices are
dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, NA
Large squares, 175.00-190.00
Large rounds, NA
Premium: Large squares, 150.00-175.00
Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 225.00-250.00
Good: Large squares, 130.00-150.00
Large rounds, 100.00-120.00
Small squares, 175.00-180.00
Fair/Good: Large squares, 110.00-120.00,
Large rounds, 80.00-100.00 old crop 60.00-80.00
Small Squares, 125.00-150.00
Utility Large rounds, 50.00-70.00
Large squares, 70.00-100.00
Grass/
Alfalfa: Premium: Small squares, 180.00
Good: Large rounds, NA
Small squares, NA
Large squares, 130.00-135.00
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-110.00
Large rounds, 75.00-100.00
Small squares, 160.00
Utility: Large squares, 90.00
Large rounds, 70.00-80.00
Grass: Premium Large squares NA
Large rounds, 125.00
Small squares, NA
Good: large squares, 125.00
Large rounds, 85.00-110.00
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-125.00
Large rounds, 70.00-85.00
Small squares, NA
Utility: Large rounds, 65.00-75.00
Large squares, NA
Small squares, NA
Timothy
Grass: Premium: Small squares, 210.00-240.00
Premium: Large rounds, NA
Good: Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 150.00-180.00
Barley Large squares, 40.00-45.00
straw: Large rounds, 40.00-50.00
Small squares, NA
Wheat straw:
South central Large squares, 35.00-45.00
Large rounds, 40.00
Northern Large squares, 35.00-45.00
Large rounds, 35.00-45.00
|
| #completeforageprogram |
South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. Compared to last week: Very little reported sales this week, too few to allow any price comparisons to be made. Demand moderate for lower quality hay as that supply is abundant, good demand remains for dairy quality alfalfa as supplies are very tight. The moderate weather has helped to lessen the need for supplemental feeding of beef cows which has also pressured the cow hay market. The weather was mild until the end of the week when a cold front moved through with rain and snow, warmer weather is to return by next week. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares, 275.00. Good: Large Rounds, 130.00. Fair: Large Squares, 200.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 110.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 230.00; 17 pct 235.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 240.00. Grass: No reported sales. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares, 225.00. Straw: Large Squares, 50.00 per bale; Large Rounds, 60.00 per bale.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Trade activity moderate on moderate demand.
Hay is reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions
are defined at bottom of report.
Tons: 3100 Last Week: 4375 Last Year: 3125
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 200 170.00-170.00 170.00
100 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Good/Premium 25 240.00-240.00 240.00 Retail/Stable
Wheat
Good 25 155.00-155.00 155.00 Retail/Stable
Region 2: Sacramento Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 225 240.00-280.00 244.44 Retail/Stable
Oat
Good 200 190.00-190.00 190.00 Retail/Stable
Wheat Straw
Good 200 130.00-130.00 130.00 Retail/Stable
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 300 290.00-295.00 292.50 Del
Premium/Supreme 100 272.00-272.00 272.00 Del
Good/Premium 150 250.00-250.00 250.00 Del
Fair/Good 150 220.00-220.00 220.00 Del
Alfalfa/Grass
Fair/Good 100 227.00-227.00 227.00 Del
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley: No New Sales Confirmed.
Region 5: Southern California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 150 279.00-279.00 279.00 Retail/Stable
Forage Mix-Three Way
Good 25 260.00-260.00 260.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 1150 205.00-230.00 214.78 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.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 2015 Last Week: 2345 Last Year: 1350
Compared last Friday, Supreme/ Premium Dosmetic Alfalfa steady in a light
test. Export and feeder Alfalfa weak in a light test as exporters try to work
thru old inventory before new crop. Trade remains slow this week and expected to
stay slow till new crop. Demand remains light to moderate. Most feedlots report
inventory supplies out into July. Hay brokers are receiving more interest in
producers selling feeder hay as market continues to weaken. Feed store/retail
steady. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless
otherwise stated. Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other
expenses.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Premium/Supreme 1000 200.00-210.00 205.00 Del Tarped
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 75 240.00-240.00 240.00 Retail/Stable
Good 80 220.00-220.00 220.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 85 260.00-260.00 260.00 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Fair 525 105.00-115.00 110.24 Export
Utility 250 80.00-100.00 90.00 Tarped
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 3030 Last Week: 3400 Last Year: 4495
Compared to last Friday, Fair/Good Alfalfa steady in a light test. Trade
remains slow. Demand remains slow and probably will remain slow till new crop.
Exports continue to ship product every day. 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
Fair/Good 1880 150.00-155.00 152.37 Tarped
Utility/Fair 750 135.00-135.00 135.00 Rain Damage
Wheat Straw
Mid Square
Fair/Good 400 60.00-60.00 60.00
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: Hay trades are steady in all regions.
Recent drops in the cattle, grain, and global markets have had limited
impacts on the hay market. Wheat pasture in the Panhandle is benefiting
from the rains over the last 2 weeks, but it may be too little too late
for producers wanting to hay the crop. Stands seem to be short and now
with significant drops in the cattle market many producers are opting to
leave cattle on the pastures past the March 15th cutoff date. North,
Central and East Texas are once again receiving large amounts of moisture
limiting fieldwork. Hay demand in South Texas remains very good with
prices staying firm as the regions continues to deal with drought like
conditions and shortening hay supplies.
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
x
Panhandle/High Plains:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Supreme: 240.00-260.00; Premium:
210.00-230.00; Good: 175.00-200.00.
Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 260.00-275.00, 8.00-9.00 per bale.
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 190.00-200.00.
Calf 200.00-210.00.
Sorghum: Large Bales: Delivered: Good: 120.00-130.00; Fair: 100.00.
Cotton Burrs: Delivered: limited 95.00-105.00.
CRP: Delivered: 80.00-125.00.
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos:
Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme:
275.00-300.00, 9.00-10.00 per bale.
Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme: 250.00-265.00.
Triticale: Large Rounds: FOB: 65.00 per roll.
North, Central, and East Texas:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme: 255.00-
270.00, instances 280.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Premium: 260.00-330.00, 8.00-
10.00 per bale; Good: 200.00-260.00, 6.00-10.00 per bale.
Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium: 120.00-140.00, 60.00-70.00 per
roll.
South Texas:
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium: 260.00-
330.00, 8.00-10.00 per bale; Fair to Good: 165.00-260.00, 5.00-8.00 per
bale.
Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium: 140.00-
180.00, 80.00-95.00 per roll; Fair or Grass Mix: 100.00-130.00,
50.00-60.00 per roll.
|
| #completeforageprogram |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)