Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest

Demand and Sales Comments

With limited auction sites during the summer prices are steady with dairy quality hay carrying the market. Lower quality is 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 $5.50 a bale (range of $4.00 to $7.00). Large square bale straw averaged $45.00 per bale (a range of $40.00 to $55.00). Large round bale straw averaged $59.00 per bale (range of $44.00 – $85.00).

In Nebraska, all hay sold steady this week. Good demand this week. Most were local buyers. In Iowa, no report.

In South Dakota, prices for all hay types is firm. Good demand for all types and quantities of hay.   

In Missouri, hay movement and demand are moderate. Hay prices remain steady. Rain has eased drought concerns and improved pasture and hay field conditions.

In Southwest Minnesota, no report. In Kansas, prices for hay have been steady. Demand is very good. Still some drought concerns.  

In Wisconsin, prices for dairy quality hay are steady to strong. Lower quality hay is discounted. Good supply at many local markets, but it may not be quality tested.