Demand and Sales Comments
Prices were steady in the market this week with some markets reducing auctions to once a week or bi-weekly. Low quality hay was sharply discounted. If you have questions on this report contact richard.halopka@wisc.edu . If you need forage or have forage to sell or straw, connect to the Farmer-to-Farmer website. 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 are steady. Small square bales averaged $5.00 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $55.00 per bale (a range of $28.00 to $75.00). Large round bale straw averaged $58.00 per bale (range of $45.00 – $75.00).
In Nebraska, hay sold fully steady. Demand was light to moderate. Phones are not busy. Good news is moisture across the state. In Iowa, no report.
In South Dakota, all classes of hay sold steady with good demand and limited supplies.
In Missouri, supply is moderate, demand is light and prices are steady. Weather is a concern as planting has been delayed.
In Southwest Minnesota, no report. In Kansas, hay market prices remain steady with a slow movement and demand. There are concerns with freezing temperatures.
In Wisconsin, prices for dairy quality hay are steady. Lower quality hay has a wide range in prices in the market depending on demand.
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