Demand and Sales Comments
Correction: Last report comment of 26% decline of hay stocks was for Kansas. In Wisconsin hay stocks rose from May 1, 2021 to May 1, 2022. Prices remain fairly steady with a limited supply of hay at quality tested hay auctions. Top quality hay is selling at a premium. 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 $4.50 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $52.00 per bale (a range of $30.00 to $70.00). Large round bale straw averaged $68.00 per bale (range of $32.00 – $90.00). There was a limited supply of straw available.
In Nebraska, old crop sold steady with limited new crop hay in market. Concerns as hail damaged first crop in areas of the state. In Iowa, no report.
In South Dakota, very few reported sales this week.
In Missouri, prices are steady to firm. New crop is available which has increased supply of hay.
In Southwest Minnesota, no report. In Kansas, hay prices are steady with slow movement. Yields are lower compared to other years and buyers and sellers are hesitant to make a deal. There are drought concerns in the state
In Wisconsin, prices for dairy quality hay are steady to strong. There is a wide range of prices in the market with lower quality hay discounted.
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