Kansas Hay Market Report

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Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement:   Southwest/South Central 
Tonnage: 8,396/4,844     Last week: 8,498/5,083     Last year: 9,709/5,784
              
Hay market trade slow and demand light. Alfalfa price firmed up a bit likely 
due to the pressure of the worsening drought. According to the U.S. Drought 
Monitor, there were some reduction in drought coverage in areas receiving the 
heaviest precipitation, most notably central Kansas where many areas received 
2-6 inches of rainfall. Abnormal dryness (D0) decreased to 31 pct, moderate 
drought (D1) decreased to 18 pct, severe drought (D2) decreased to 5 pct and 
extreme drought (D3) remained steady at 5 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 steady, grinding alfalfa and ground and delivered steady to 5.00 
higher; 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 155.00-165.00. Old crop, Fair/Good grinding 
alfalfa, 110.00-125.00; new crop grinding alfalfa 120.00-130.00 delivered, 
Old crop, ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies, 145.00-
155.00; new crop ground and delivered 145.00-160.00. Grass Hay: large squares 
100.00-110.00. Sudan: none reported. Corn stalks: none reported. Wheat straw: 
none reported. The week of 6/21-6/27, 8,396T of grinding alfalfa and 1,109T 
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. Old crop, fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 85.00-100.00; New 
crop fair/good grinding alfalfa 105.00-115.00 delivered. Old crop, ground and 
delivered locally to feedlots 140.00-150.00; new crop ground and delivered 
130.00-145.00. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 185.00-195.00 with 
an instance at 200.00, 17 pct protein 195.00-210.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 
300.00-310.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, none reported. Sudan: large rounds 55.00-
65.00. Wheat Straw: none reported.  The week of 6/21-6/27, 4,844T of grinding 
alfalfa and 575T 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 
145.00-155.00. 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 
100.00-110.00, New Crop large squares 110.00-120.00, large rounds new 
crop,75.00-85.00. Wheat Straw: mid and large squares 60.00-70.00, large 
rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 6/21-6/27, 1,032T 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/point RFV. 
Stock cow, fair/good none reported. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 95.00-105.00. 
Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 125.00-135.00. Sudan, 
large rounds 55.00-65.00. 

North Central-Northeast Kansas 
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement 
slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares new crop, 9.00/bale. Old crop 
dairy 1.00/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-225.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 
150.00-170.00. New crop dairy 1.00-1.05/pt. Stock Cow, none reported. 
Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, 100.00-110.00. Ground and delivered 120.00-
130.00 with an instance at 135.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 6.00-
7.00/bale, mid to large squares 80.00-90.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. Brome, 
small squares new crop 8.50/bale, large squares 90.00-100.00, large rounds 
Old crop 55.00-65.00, New crop 75.00-85.00; Sudan, large rounds 55.00-65.00. 
Wheat Straw: small squares 5.00-6.00/bale delivered, large squares 70.00-
80.00, large rounds 50.00-60.00. The week of 6/21-6/27, 782T of grinding 
alfalfa and 1,125 T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold. 

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State By State Hay Summary

Colorado—In the June 18 report, compared to last week, trade activity and demand light. Northeast Colorado first cutting haylage complete and growers wrapping up baling in dry, windy conditions. Producers in southwest Colorado are wrapping up first cutting grass and alfalfa hay while battling dry, windy conditions. Southeast Colorado is battling D3 drought conditions.

Iowa—In the June 9 report, for the reporting period May 25 to June 5, compared to last report, prices on all classes of hay steady to weak.

Kansas—In the June 23 report, the hay market trade was slow and demand light, prices remain fairly steady but with an undertone of strength. A few more trades and inquiries were reported and likely due to the pressure of the worsening drought.

Missouri—In the June 17 report, hay prices are mostly steady. The supply of hay is moderate, and demand is light. Weather has allowed a lot of hay to be baled, and some have already finished and are on to hauling. As normal a lot of hay coming to the market now but movement is slow.

Montana—In the June 12 report, compared to the last report alfalfa hay sold fully steady on very light movement. Mixed hay in rounds sold $10 to $15 lower as some producers sell heavy volumes of hay to make room for this years crop. Demand for new crop hay is mostly moderate to good. However no established prices have been made as producers wait to see what quality will look like once its in the stack. Due to very light sales receipts this report will be released bi-monthly until early August when heavier receipts can be confirmed. Next report release will be June 26.

Nebraska—In the June 18 report, compared to last week, new crop dairy alfalfa sold steady to firm, rounds and old crop alfalfa and grass hay steady. Dehydrated pellets and ground and delivered hay steady. Demand was good for new crop dairy quality hay with mostly light demand on all other classes. Hot, try, windy weather has hindered dryland hay and crops, but native prairie grass producers have been able to bale for the first time in 3 years in places.

New Mexico—In the June 19 report, compared to last week, alfalfa hay prices were steady to $10 higher, with north central region trading $15-$30 higher going to dairies. Trade moderate to active, demand moderate to good. The southern and southwestern regions are in their third cutting. The eastern and southeastern regions are finished with the second cutting. Rain reported in parts of the state but some areas still remain mostly dry.

Oklahoma—In the June 18 report, alfalfa and hay trade movement has increased over the week, mostly cow hay and small squares. Wheat hay across the state is and or has been harvested. However as of now no true price has been established. Heat and no rain is in the forecast and many producers are expecting prices to get higher if rain doesn’t come soon. Producers are reporting that finding a true value is difficult for new crop as many continue to clean out their barns from last season and those prices continue to fall. Small square bales of grass hay continues to move at a rapid pace.

South Dakota—In the June 19 report, compared to last week, alfalfa and grass hay fully steady. Good to very good demand from dairies looking for high testing alfalfa, more moderate for other qualities and types of hay. The weather was ideal for first cutting of alfalfa and grass which allowed for some very high quality hay to be put up without any rain on it. Rain fell this week across a good portion of the state, bringing much needed relief to some dry areas. The temps have cooled and the high winds have calmed making for good growing conditions now for regrowth of cut fields.

Texas—In the June 19 report, compared to last report, hay trades are mostly steady in all regions. All regions reported hot and dry conditions, most accompanied by extreme winds. Weather conditions have diminished topsoil conditions across much of the state. The silver lining in the hot and dry weather is it has allowed producers to get second cutting up.

Wyoming—In the June 18 report, compared to last week, old crop small squares and hay cubes steady. No comparison for new crop hay. Most of first cutting is wrapped up in the eastern side of the state and most reported tonnage is 30% to 50% less than last year. Western parts of the state are just getting to cut hay. Several factors hurting the tons is dry weather and having a hard time keeping enough water on the fields. Late frost in April slowed the plant up a lot and weevils have moved in several fields across the state.

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Weekly Montana Hay Report

***Next report release will be July 10th***

Compared to the last report: Not enough new crop hay has sold to fully establish the
market. Demand was mostly good. Old crop hay sold sharply higher as demand from buyers 
from drought stricken areas in central Wyoming increased hay prices. Early hay yields 
have been lower than normal as produces site dry conditions along with weevils and 
grasshoppers as the leading causes. Demand for hay to ship north to Canada has been 
moderate to good as they search for hay due to dry conditions in Saskatchewan. According 
to the drought monitor 14.51% of Montana is in a moderate drought, an increase of 9.87% 
in the last 2 weeks. 52.26% is abnormally dry this week, an increase of 2.07% in the last 
two weeks. Rain is in the forecast for much of the state over the weekend and early next 
week. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.



Alfalfa:   Supreme:  Small squares, NA
                     Large squares, NA
                     Large rounds,  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         old crop 115.00-120.00
                     Large rounds,  100.00-110.00  old crop  90.00-100.00 
                     Small Squares, NA
           Utility   Large rounds,  NA
                     Large squares, NA

Grass/                
Alfalfa:   Premium:  Small squares, NA
           Good:     Large rounds,  NA  
                     Small squares, NA
                     Large squares, NA
           Fair:     Large squares, NA             old crop  100.00
                     Large rounds,  NA             old crop   95.00-110.00
                     Small squares, NA
           Utility:  Large squares, NA
                     Large rounds,  NA
  
Grass:     Premium   Large squares  NA
                     Large rounds,  NA
                     Small squares, NA
           Good:     large squares, NA
                     Large rounds,  NA
           Fair:     Large squares, NA 
                     Large rounds,  NA              old crop  75.00-85.00
                     Small squares, NA
           Utility:  Large rounds,  NA              old crop  65.00-75.00
                     Large squares, NA
                     Small squares, NA          

Timothy 
Grass:     Premium:  Small squares, NA
           Premium:  Large rounds,  NA
           Good:     Large rounds,  NA
                     Small squares, 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

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Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa and hay trade movement has slowed down quite a bit over the week,
mostly cow hay and small squares are moving still.  Wheat hay across the
state is and or has been harvested. However as of now no true price has
been established.  Cooler than average summer like temperatures and
several inches of rain has fell across the trade area over the week. 
Producers are reporting that finding a true value is difficult for new
crop as many continue to clean out their barns from last season and those
prices continue to fall.  Small square bales of grass hay continues to
move at a rapid pace.  

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 4X4X8 large squares $160/ton FOB.
Good Quality 4X4X8 large squares $150/ton FOB.  Utility quality 4X4X8
large squares FOB $100-$130/ton.
 
Eastern Oklahoma:  No reported trades.  

Western Oklahoma:  Fair Quality Large squares 4X4X8 $90/ton FOB.

Grass Hay 
Central Oklahoma:  Bermuda grass hay Supreme quality large rounds 5X6 FOB 
$60 per bale; Good/Fair quality FOB $50-$55 per bale, $100 per ton.
Small squares picked up out of the field $6; picked up out of the barn
$9.
 
Western Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

Eastern Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

Wheat Hay 
Central Oklahoma:  Good to mostly fair quality $50-$60/ton FOB.

Western Oklahoma:  Good to fair quality $70/ton FOB.

Eastern Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

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South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack.

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa and grass hay fully steady.
Good to very good demand from dairies looking for high testing alfalfa,
more moderate for other qualities and types of hay.  Heavy rains 
in East Central SD fell this week, while West River saw dry conditions
expand.  D1 drought conditions in the western quarter of the state
as rains have missed that area.  Hot weather for the weekend and next
week, which will help those areas with too much rain.  All hay and straw
sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 225.00.  Premium:  Large Squares,
180.00.  Good:  Large Squares and Rounds, 150.00-165.00, 120.00 old crop
large rounds.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Rounds, 100.00-120.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.00-5.50 per bale, 180.00-185.00
per ton.  CRP hay, Utility:  Large Rounds, 75.00.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 50.00 per bale.

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California Hay Report

Compared to last week:  Trade activity moderate on moderate demand.  
According to the NASS Crop Progress report June 22, 2020, sunny warm 
weather was helping to mature all crops. In Tulare County, cotton fields 
were being cultivated and irrigated.  Fields were being fertilized and 
tilled for corn and sorghum planting.  Corn and sorghum fields were being 
cultivated for weeds.  Alfalfa continued to be irrigated, cut, dried and 
baled.  Rice continued to progress well in the Sacramento Valley.  Winter 
wheat harvesting began.  Irrigation continued in most crops.  Hay is 
reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions are 
defined at bottom of report. 

Tons:  15,355    Last Week:  14,850    Last Year:  9510                        

Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:                                                
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Small Square                                                               
      Supreme                 325  200.00-200.00  200.00                       
      Premium                 775  200.00-200.00  200.00                       
      Good/Premium           1500  185.00-185.00  185.00                       
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                 250  200.00-200.00  200.00                       
      Premium/Supreme         750  170.00-170.00  170.00                       
      Premium                 200  180.00-180.00  180.00    Retail     
  Meadow Grass                                                                  
      Premium                 350  200.00-200.00  200.00    Retail/Stable     

Region 2: Sacramento Valley:                                                   
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Good                     30  210.00-210.00  210.00     Organic           
                               25  170.00-170.00  170.00 Del Weedy             
      Fair/Good                50  160.00-160.00  160.00                       
                             1525  185.00-200.00  185.25 Del                   
  Brome Grass                                                                  
      Premium                  50  200.00-200.00  200.00                       
  Rye Grass                                                                    
      Good                   1500  160.00-160.00  160.00                       
  Forage Mix                                                         
      Good                     25  150.00-150.00  150.00 Del                   

Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:                                         
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                1450  275.00-275.00  275.00 Del                   
      Premium/Supreme        1800  250.00-260.00  257.78 Del                   
      Premium                 200  250.00-250.00  250.00 Del  Retail     

Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley:                                          
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Fair/Good              1100  190.00-190.00  190.00                       

Region 5: Southern California:                                                 
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Premium                 150  255.00-260.00  258.33    Retail/Stable     
  Forage Mix-Three Way                                                         
      Good                    100  240.00-255.00  247.50    Retail/Stable     

Region 6: Southeast California:                                                
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Fair/Good              3200  150.00-150.00  150.00                       

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.                     

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Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  26,450    Last Week:  15,550    Last Year:  25,100                                                                                             

     Compared last Friday, all grades of Export Good/Premium non rained Alfalfa 
steady. Trade active with good demand as export and dosmetic buyers sought out  
supplies. Demand moderate to good. New crop Premium quality horse Timothy in 
small bales is scare as exporters pursue supplies. New Crop feeder hay is very 
abundant. Feed store/retail steady. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the 
farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.  


                             Tons      Price     Wt. Avg    Comments
 Alfalfa                                                                      
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Supreme                1000  200.00-200.00  200.00     Export            
      Premium/Supreme        1000  191.00-191.00  191.00                       
      Good/Premium            300  180.00-180.00  180.00     Export            
      Good                   5000  160.00-160.00  160.00                       
      Fair/Good              1000  134.00-134.00  134.00                       
      Utility/Fair           2000  125.00-125.00  125.00     Rain Damage       

  Alfalfa                                                                      
    Small Square                                                               
      Fair/Good                50  200.00-200.00  200.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Premium                4200  280.00-295.00  283.51     Export            
      Fair/Good              1600  250.00-260.00  259.38     Export            
      Fair                   1200  215.00-218.00  217.50     Export            
                              200  222.00-222.00  222.00     Rain Damage       

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 500  330.00-330.00  330.00     Export            
                             1000  350.00-380.00  365.00     Very High Testing 
      Good/Premium           2400  325.00-325.00  325.00     Export            
      Good                    600  290.00-300.00  295.00     Export            
      Fair/Good              1400  240.00-265.00  256.07     Export            

  Bluegrass Straw                                                              
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Fair/Good              1500   85.00-85.00    85.00     Export            

  Fescue Straw                                                                 
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Fair/Good              1500   90.00-90.00    90.00     Export

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Idaho Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  800    Last Week:  3050    Last Year:  14,700                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

    Compared to last Friday, domestic New crop Premium Alfalfa steady in 
a light test. A lack of higher testing new crop Alfalfa has increased demand. An 
abundance of feeder quality rained on supplies have put pressure on the market 
for that commodity. Demand good for green testing supplies, light demand for 
high moisture supplies. Trade remains slow as growers try to harvest now that 
the rain has stopped. 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                 400  160.00-160.00  160.00                       
      Fair/Good               400  145.00-145.00  145.00     Excessive Moisture

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Weekly Texas Hay Report

Compared to last report:  Hay trades are mostly steady to firm in all 
regions.  According to the US Drought Monitor, drought conditions have 
improved in the Southern and Central regions of the state.  However, 
above-normal temperatures, high wind events, and below-normal 
precipitation leading up to this week has led to high evapotranspiration 
rates and hardened soils, increasing runoff.  This has expanded the 
drought area in the Panhandle and West Texas.  The Texas A&M Forest 
Service is concerned arid weather will create conditions for a severe 
late-summer wildfire season.  Poor pasture conditions in the Panhandle 
and the West has many producers culling deeper into their herds as 
supplemental feeding has become the new norm.  Areas in the North 
received up to 5 inches of rain with these recent storms, but rainfall 
amounts varied significantly across the area.  

   The Texas Department of Agriculture has a Hay and Grazing online 
Hotline setup for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; The 
online service is free to use and can be found at: 
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline.asp
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Panhandle/High Plains:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Supreme: 220.00-240.00; Premium: 
200.00-220.00; Good: 150.00-180.00.              
 Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 260.00-275.00, 8.00-10.00 per 
bale. 
 Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 185.00-195.00. 
                                            Calf 185.00-200.00. 
      Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: 110.00-125.00.
      Brome: Large Bales: Delivered: 185.00.
      Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: 145.00-160.00.
 Sorghum: Large Bales: Delivered: Good: 115.00-125.00.
      Cotton Burrs: Delivered: limited 95.00-110.00. 
      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: 220.00-230.00. 
      Triticale: Large Rounds: FOB: 65.00 per roll.
      Wheat: Large Bales: FOB: 125.00, 75.00 per roll.

North, Central, and East Texas:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme: 225.00-
 230.00, instances 250.00.
    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, 
50.00-70.00 per roll.

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Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary

Week ending June 27, 2020

   Compared to last week, alfalfa hay prices were steady, with the eastern 
region trading 10.00 higher going to dairies.  Trade moderate to active,
demand moderate to good.  The southern and southwestern regions are in
their third cutting.  The eastern and southeastern regions are finished
with the second cutting and going on the third.  Rain reported in parts of
the state but some areas still remain mostly dry.

Eastern region:
Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 190.00 per ton
delivered to dairies.

Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 10.00 per bale.

Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: 120.00 per ton.

Beardless Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: Good Quality: 140.00 per ton.

Southeastern regions:

Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 190.00-210.00
per ton delivered to dairies.

Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: two tie 300.00
per ton.

Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: 140.00 per ton.
 
Southern and Southwestern region:

Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 180.00-200.00
per ton delivered to dairies.

Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 3x3x8 100.00 per
bale; Good Quality: 3x3x8 80.00 per bale.

Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: three tie 220.00
per ton.

Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: two tie 7.00-9.00
per bale. 

Breadless Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: Good Quality: 150.00 per ton,
3x3x8 80.00 per bale.

Sudan: Fair Quality: Large Square Bales: 125.00-135.00 per ton.   

Organic: Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: two tie
9.00 per bale or 189.00 per Bundle (21 bales).

Organic: Beardless Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: Good Quality 135.00 per
ton. Small Bales: 7.00 per bale.

North central Region:

Alfalfa:  Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 195.00 per ton
delivered to dairies.

Organic:  Sudan/Sorghum: two tie 12.00 per bale del to dairies.

Organic:  Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme 9.50-11.00 per
bale.

Organic:  Alfalfa/Mix Fescue: 12.00 per bale.

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Oregon Weekly Hay Report

Compared to June 19:  Prices trended generally steady compared to last 
report's prices in a very limited test. Many growers reporting weeks 
away from first cutting of the year, seeing limited 1st cutting.    

Tons:  855    Last Week:  430    Last Year:  886                   

Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:                       
                        Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments   
  Orchard Grass                                                    
    Small Square                                                   
      Good                 2  230.00-230.00  230.00                

  Orchard/Bluegrass                                                
    Small Square                                                   
      Good                50  225.00-225.00  225.00                

Klamath Basin:                                                     
                        Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments   
  Alfalfa                                                          
    Small Square                                                   
      Good               650  180.00-200.00  198.46                

Lake County:                                                       
                        Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments   
  Alfalfa                                                          
    Large Square                                                   
      Premium             60  210.00-210.00  210.00     Old Crop   
      Good                33  195.00-195.00  195.00                

  Triticale                                                        
    Large Square                                                   
      Good                60  125.00-125.00  125.00                

Eastern Oregon: No New Sales Confirmed.                            
Harney County: No New Sales Confirmed.                       

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Colorado Hay Report

Compared to last week, trade activity and demand light to moderate.  
Northeast Colorado growers and buyers finding a bottom to the price point 
of dairy and feedlot hay as some growers are holding out for better 
offers.  Southeast Colorado cattleman committed to keeping core herds 
have been buying supplemental forage recently to get them through the 
summer months as pasture and range conditions continue to deteriorate.  
In the San Luis Valley, trade inactive on dairy quality alfalfa as 
producers and buyers are still working to agree on pricing.  Horse 
quality grass hay prices firm on light trade activity.  Producers in 
southwest Colorado are wrapping up 1st cutting grass and alfalfa hay 
while battling dry, windy conditions.  Yields for 1st cutting alfalfa are 
lower than expected due to late freeze, firming up dairy hay market 
prices for growers.    In the Mountains and Northwest Colorado regions, 
hay producers are holding out for better market conditions on carry-over 
horse quality hay.  According to the U.S Drought Monitor’s High Plains 
Summary released June 23, 2020; similar to the Southern and Central 
Plains, many areas in the High Plains Region have fallen victim to above-
normal temperatures, high winds, and a lack of precipitation in recent 
weeks.  Soil moisture also continues to suffer across western North 
Dakota, much of Wyoming, and all of Colorado (CPC showing soil moisture 
below the 5th percentile for much of Colorado).  Colorado has reported 
several episodes of 100-degree days in the southeast portion of the state 
in recent weeks, as well as cattle being sold and failing winter wheat 
crops. As such, severe drought (D3) is status quo this week for southern 
and southeastern Colorado.  According to the NASS Colorado Crop Progress 
Report for week ending June 21, 2020, 1st cutting harvested alfalfa hay 
is at 75 percent, 2nd cutting at 2 percent with crop condition 
percentages for alfalfa hay rated 10 percent Very Poor, 12 percent Poor, 
28 percent Fair, 44 percent Good and 6 percent Excellent.  Stored feed 
supplies were rated 7 percent very short, 18 percent short, 71 percent 
adequate, and 4 percent surplus.  The next available report will be 
Thursday, July 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: Good 160.00.
                  Good 165.00, DEL.
                  Fair 125.00-135.00, Contract, DEL.
  Alfalfa/Grass
   Large Squares: Premium 225.00, Retail/Stable.
   Small Squares: Premium 260.00-307.50 (7.75-10.00), Retail/Stable.
  Timothy/Brome Grass
     Mid Squares: Premium 260.00, Retail/Stable.
   Small Squares: Premium 255.00 (7.65 per bale), Retail/Stable.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 335.00 (10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
  Oat Hay
   Large Squares: Premium 125.00.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
     Mid Squares: Premium 180.00.
   Small Squares: Premium/Supreme 300.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
                  Premium 240.00 (8.00 per bale).
                
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 315.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
  Triticale
     Mid Squares: Premium 140.00.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

San Luis Valley Areas
  3-Way Forage Grass Mix
   Small Squares: Premium 325.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southwest Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Premium 175.00.
  3-Way Forage Grass Mix
   Small Squares: Premium 300.00-365.00 (9.00-11.00 per bale), Certified 
Weed Free.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 215.00-230.00 (7.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
   No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 270.00 (7.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
   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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Nebraska Hay Summary

Week Ending June 26, 2020

Compared to last week, all reported forages sold steady, except ground 
and delivered hay in the west sold 10.00 lower. Several reports of out of 
state buyer inquiry on the calls this week. Several states to the south 
and west of Nebraska are dry along with some areas of this state. Reports 
that there is a good amount of carry over hay in some regions. It may not 
be top quality but it will be really good grinding hay. Some contacts 
stated there are several acres of new alfalfa seeding/oats across the 
state. With some of the oats getting cut and baled. Along with triticale 
and wheat have been baled with some wheatlage going to the pit. Some of 
the operators are getting ready to start on second cutting of alfalfa as 
they like to be on the 28-32 day cycle between cuttings.  Note: “All 
sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise 
noted.” 

Eastern/Central Nebraska
Alfalfa: New Crop: Premium large squares 175.00-210.00, Good large 
squares 150.00-155.00; Premium large rounds 135.00; Good large rounds 
85.00-100.00. Old crop: Good large rounds 102.50. Brome mix: New crop: 
Good small squares 5.00-6.00 per bale. Prairie Hay: Old crop: Good large 
rounds 75.00. Premium small squares 170.00-180.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 
17 percent 310.00. Sun-cured pellets 15 percent 285.00.
 
Platte Valley area of Nebraska
Alfalfa: Cornstalks bales 40.00-45.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 
115.00-120.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa/cornstalk mix 95.00-110.00. 
Ground and delivered cornstalks 60.00. Wheat hay in large rounds 80.00 
delivered. Oat and Triticale hay in large rounds 70.00-80.00 delivered.
Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 280.00-285.00.  

Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: New crop: Good large round 130.00 delivered. Straw in large 
squares 65.00-70.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 133.00. 

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Wyoming Hay Summary

Week ending June 26, 2020

Compared to last week all reported hay sold fully steady. Will this 
hay market move higher as dry weather continues across the state and 
adjoining regions? That was a common topic on this week’s calls.  Time 
will tell.  Several reports that local demand is very good and along with 
good out of state inquiry. Most producers are done with first cutting in 
the Eastern side of the state and the producers in the West are getting 
in full swing this week. With very few showers, in most areas there were 
a few reports that irrigation districts have started to limit water to 
customers. With limited water if the rains don’t come second cutting 
tonnage will be shorter than most are counting on. NOTE: “All prices are 
dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted.” 

Eastern Wyoming 
Alfalfa: New crop: Premium large square 160.00. Alfalfa/grass mix: New 
crop: Premium large squares 200.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent 
protein 255.00. 
   
Western Wyoming
Alfalfa: Premium small squares 210.00 Certified weed seed free alfalfa 
cubes bulk 260.00, 50 lbs bags 300.00. 

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Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 6/26/20

The rains forecasted for the last week failed to fall for most areas. 
There was some pockets and spots that received some downpours but nothing 
widespread. According to the latest crop progress report hay harvest is 
slightly ahead of the five-year average which isn’t a big surprise to 
anyone given the unusually long window of decent weather over the last 
month. Farmers are glad to be able to get work done and although the 
drought monitor looks mostly blank for the state there are some thinking 
a nice inch of rain sure wouldn’t hurt nothing. hay movement is mostly 
slow but there is some hay being sold out of the fields around the state 
as many farmers are bailing more than they know they will need for winter 
feeding. Hay prices are mostly steady. The supply of hay is moderate to 
heavy, and demand is light. The Missouri Department 
of Agriculture has a hay 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 30.00-50.00 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

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Dakota Hay Auction - Corsica, SD

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Iowa Hay Summary

Reporting Period:  Jun 08, 2020 to Jun 19, 2020

Compared to last report:  Prices on all classes of hay steady to weak. 
    
  

Alfalfa                Premium    Large Squares         $200.00 - $250.00
                                  Small Squares         $250.00 - $290.00
                       Good       Large Squares         $180.00 - $190.00

Alfalfa/Grass          Premium    Large Squares         $190.00 - $230.00
                                  Small Squares         $200.00-  $210.00  
                       Good       Large Squares         $135.00 - $140.00
                                  Large Rounds          $100.00 - $120.00

                                   
Grass                  Good       Large Squares         $110.00 - $140.00
                                  Large Rounds          $100.00 - $130.00
                       Fair       Large Rounds          $75.00 - $90.00  
                       
Staw          Wheat               Small Squares         $200.00                       
                                  Large Squares         $155.00   

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Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest

Demand and Sales Comments
Quality alfalfa hay prices are steady with a little decline in price as quality decreases. First crop is wrapping up in most areas and demand is decreased. Overall yields are slightly less than average. 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 was limited as many auctions reported no straw was available this week. Small square bales averaged $3.45 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $53.00 per bale (a range of $16.00 to $92.00). Large round bale straw averaged $52.00 per bale (a range of $43.00 - $65.00).

In Nebraska, new crop alfalfa hay sold steady to firm with good demand on new crop. Many are trying to guess the market going forward. In Iowa, prices on all types of hay were steady to weak.

In South Dakota, alfalfa and grass hay sold fully steady this week. Good to very good demand from dairies looking for top quality alfalfa. Good supply of quality alfalfa and grass hay.

In Missouri, hay prices are steady with light demand as new crop hay has hit the market. Weather has cooperated with getting hay cut and dried.

In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady with a limited supply of quality hay at the market. In Kansas, hay trade is slow, with light demand. Most farmers have wrapped up first cutting of hay and reported first cut is short and yields are below average.

In Wisconsin, prices are steady for quality hay. Lower quality hay prices have backed off. Interest in hay buying is less with first cutting wrapping up in the state.

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Kansas Hay Market Report

Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement:   Southwest/South Central 
Tonnage: 8,498/5,083     Last week: 7,050/5,132     Last year: 7,767/5,533
              
Hay market trade slow and demand light, prices remain fairly steady but with 
an undertone of strength. A few more trades and inquiries were reported and 
likely due to the pressure of the worsening drought. The abnormal heat, low 
humidity, and gusty winds has exacerbated the lack of precipitation. Good 
news however, many areas welcomed rain over the weekend and were thankful to 
receive it, but is it too little, too late? According to the U.S. Drought 
Monitor, abnormal dryness (D0) increased to 33 pct, moderate drought (D1) 
increased to 22 pct, severe drought (D2) decreased to 8 pct and extreme 
drought (D3) increased to 5 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 and 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. Old crop, Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 110.00-125.00; 
new crop grinding alfalfa 115.00-125.00 delivered, with an instance of new 
crop grinder hay in the bale at 120.00 at the edge. Old crop, ground and 
delivered locally to feed lots and dairies, 145.00-155.00; new crop ground 
and delivered 140.00-155.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, good small squares none 
reported, large squares 100.00-110.00. Sudan: large rounds none reported. 
Corn stalks ground and delivered, none reported. Wheat straw: none reported. 
The week of 6/14-6/20, 8,498T of grinding alfalfa and 1,109T of dairy alfalfa 
was reported bought/sold.    

South Central Kansas 
Dairy alfalfa, ground/delivered, alfalfa pellets, steady;, grinding alfalfa 
steady to 5.00 higher; 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. Old crop, fair/Good grinding 
alfalfa, 85.00-100.00; New crop fair/good grinding alfalfa 105.00-115.00 
delivered. Old crop, ground and delivered locally to feedlots 140.00-150.00; 
new crop ground and delivered 130.00-145.00. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 
pct protein 185.00-195.00 with an instance at 200.00, 17 pct protein 195.00-
210.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 300.00-310.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, none reported. 
Sudan: large rounds 55.00-65.00. Wheat Straw: none reported.  The week of 
6/14-6/20, 5,083T of grinding alfalfa and 425T 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 
140.00-150.00. 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 
100.00-110.00, large rounds new crop,75.00-85.00. Wheat Straw: mid and large 
squares 60.00-70.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 6/14-6/20, 909T 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/point RFV. 
Stock cow, fair/good none reported. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 95.00-105.00. 
Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 125.00-135.00. Sudan, 
large rounds 55.00-65.00. 

North Central-Northeast Kansas 
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement 
slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares new crop, 9.00/bale. Old crop 
dairy 1.00/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-225.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 
150.00-170.00. New crop dairy 1.00-1.05/pt. Stock Cow, none reported. 
Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, 100.00-110.00. Ground and delivered 120.00-
130.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 6.00-7.00/bale, mid to large 
squares 80.00-90.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. Brome, small squares new crop 
*8.50/bale, large squares 90.00-100.00, large rounds Old crop 55.00-65.00, 
New crop 75.00-85.00; Sudan, large rounds 55.00-65.00. Wheat Straw: small 
squares 5.00-6.00/bale delivered, large squares 70.00-80.00, large rounds 
50.00-60.00. The week of 6/14-6/20, 782T of grinding alfalfa and 1,025T of 
dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold. 

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Rock Valley Hay Auction (Thur) - Rock Valley, IA

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Weekly Texas Hay Report

Compared to last report:  Hay trades are mostly steady in all regions.  
All regions reported hot and dry conditions, most accompanied by extreme 
winds.  Weather conditions have diminished topsoil conditions across much 
of the state.  The silver lining in the hot and dry weather is it has 
allowed producers to get second cutting up.  

   The Texas Department of Agriculture has a Hay and Grazing online 
Hotline setup for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; The 
online service is free to use and can be found at: 
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline.asp
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Panhandle/High Plains:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Supreme: 220.00-240.00; Premium: 
200.00-220.00; Good: 150.00-180.00.              
 Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 260.00-275.00, 8.00-10.00 per 
bale. 
 Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 185.00-195.00. 
                                            Calf 185.00-200.00. 
      Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: 110.00-125.00.
      Brome: Large Bales: Delivered: 185.00.
      Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: 145.00-160.00.
 Sorghum: Large Bales: Delivered: Good: 115.00-125.00.
      Cotton Burrs: Delivered: limited 95.00-110.00. 
      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: 220.00-230.00. 
      Triticale: Large Rounds: FOB: 65.00 per roll.
      Wheat: Large Bales: FOB: 125.00, 75.00 per roll.

North, Central, and East Texas:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme: 225.00-
 230.00, instances 250.00.
    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, 
50.00-70.00 per roll.
   

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South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack.

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa and grass hay fully steady.
Good to very good demand from dairies looking for high testing alfalfa,
more moderate for other qualities and types of hay.  The weather was
ideal for first cutting of alfalfa and grass which allowed for some
very high quality hay to be put up without any rain on it.  Rain fell
this week across a good portion of the state, bringing much needed 
relief to some dry areas.  The temps have cooled and the high winds
have calmed making for good growing conditions now for regrowth of
cut fields.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise
noted.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 225.00.  Premium:  Large Squares,
180.00.  Good:  Large Squares and Rounds, 150.00-165.00, 120.00 old crop
large rounds.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Good:  Large Rounds, 100.00-120.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 5.00-5.50 per bale, 180.00-185.00
per ton.  CRP hay, Utility:  Large Rounds, 75.00.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 50.00 per bale.

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Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary

Week ending June 20, 2020

   Compared to last week, alfalfa hay prices were steady to 10.00 higher,
with North Central region trading 15.00-30.00 higher going to daries.
Trade moderate to active, demand moderate to good.  The southern and
southwestern regions are in their third cutting.  The eastern and
southeastern regions are finished with the second cutting.  Rain reported
in parts of the state but some areas still remain mostly dry.

Eastern region:
Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 180.00 per ton
delivered to dairies.

Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 10.00 per bale.

Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: 120.00 per ton.

Beardless Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: Good Quality: 140.00 per ton.

Southeastern regions:

Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 190.00-210.00
per ton delivered to dairies.

Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: two tie 300.00
per ton.

Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: 140.00 per ton.
 
Southern and Southwestern region:

Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 180.00-200.00
per ton delivered to dairies.

Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 3x3x8 100.00 per
bale; Good Quality: 3x3x8 80.00 per bale.

Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: three tie 220.00
per ton.

Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: two tie 7.00-9.00
per bale. 

Breadless Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: Good Quality: 150.00 per ton,
3x3x8 80.00 per bale.

Sudan: Fair Quality: Large Square Bales: 125.00-135.00 per ton.   

Organic: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: two tie 9.00
per bale or 189.00 per Bundle (21 bales).

Organic: Beardless Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: Good Quality 135.00 per
ton. Small Bales: 7.00 per bale.

North central Region:

Alfalfa:  Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 180.00-200.00 per
ton delivered to dairies.

Organic:  Sudan/Sorghum: two tie 12.00 per bale del to dairies.

Organic:  Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme 9.50-11.00 per
bale.

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California Hay Report

Compared to last week:  Trade activity moderate on moderate demand.  
According to the NASS Crop Progress report June 15, 2020, in Tulare 
County, harvesting of winter grain plants such as wheat, oats and barley 
was completed.  However, some winter grain fields remained for dried 
grain harvest.  Some winter grains, especially oats were being cut, dried 
and baled for hay.  Cotton fields were being cultivated and irrigated.  
Fields were being fertilized and tilled for corn and sorghum planting as 
well as cultivated for weeds.  Alfalfa continued to be irrigated, cut, 
dried and baled.  In Fresno County, herbicide applications were on-going 
in barley and oat fields as needed.  Cotton emerged due to warmer 
weather.  Wheat for fodder, sorghum, triticale, and winter wheat forage 
was being harvested for dairy feed and cover crop.  Harvested fields were 
disked and cultivated for re-planting of more forage crops.  Rice fields 
were growing well. A few mustard fields were mowed, and safflower fields 
were drying down in anticipation for harvest.  The rice crop was 
progressing at a normal pace in the Sacramento Valley.  Hay is reported 
FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions are defined at 
bottom of report. 

Tons:  14,850    Last Week:  19,055    Last Year:  13,610                      

Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:                                                
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                 750  180.00-185.00  182.33                       
                              135  190.00-190.00  190.00    High Testing 
      Premium/Supreme         390  175.00-175.00  175.00                       
      Premium                 150  170.00-170.00  170.00                       
                              400  140.00-140.00  140.00    Retail/Stable     
  Grass                                                                  
      Fair/Good               200  150.00-150.00  150.00                       

Region 2: Sacramento Valley: No New Sales Confirmed.            

Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:                                         
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Premium                 400  205.00-205.00  205.00    Retail/Stable     
      Fair/Good              2000  160.00-160.00  160.00                       
      Fair                    300  140.00-140.00  140.00                       
  Orchard Grass                                                                
      Good                    200  180.00-180.00  180.00    Retail/Stable     
  Wheat                                                                        
      Good                    250  115.00-115.00  115.00                       
                              300  140.00-140.00  140.00    Retail/Stable     
  Forage Mix-Three Way                                                         
      Good                   4000  115.00-120.00  117.50                       

Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley:                                          
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                 275  220.00-230.00  227.27                       
      Good                    400  203.00-203.00  203.00                       
                              400  220.00-220.00  220.00 Del  
                 
Region 5: Southern California:                                                 
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Premium                 175  275.00-275.00  275.00    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                1600  175.00-175.00  175.00     Export            
                              400  150.00-150.00  150.00     Stable     
      Good                   1500  160.00-160.00  160.00                       
  Bermuda Grass                                                                
      Premium                 100  200.00-200.00  200.00     Retail     
  Teff                                                                         
      Premium                 100  200.00-200.00  200.00     Retail     
  Wheat Straw                                                                  
      Good                    600   80.00-80.00    80.00                       

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.      

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Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  15,550    Last Week:  3030    Last Year:  48,600                                                                                           

     Compared last Friday, all grades of Export Good/Premium non rained Alfalfa 
firm. Trade moderate to active with good demand as export buyers sought out 
supplies. Demand moderate to good. Rain showers over the trade area is slowing 
marketing. New Crop feeder hay is very abundant. Feed store/retail 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                7500  190.00-210.00  198.93     Export            
      Good/Premium            800  165.00-165.00  165.00                       
      Good                   2700  170.00-180.00  173.70     Export            
      Fair/Good               500  170.00-170.00  170.00     Rain Damage       
      Fair                    600  140.00-140.00  140.00     Rain Damage       

  Orchard Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  25  260.00-260.00  260.00     Certified Weed    
                                                             Free              
                               25  235.00-235.00  235.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Mid Square                                                                 
      Premium                1000  280.00-280.00  280.00     Export            
      Good/Premium           1000  260.00-260.00  260.00     Export            
      Fair                    400  160.00-255.00  183.75     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 600  270.00-270.00  270.00     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                                
    Standing                                                                   
      Premium                 400  250.00-250.00  250.00     Export   

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