Colorado—In the Oct. 9 report, trade activity and demand moderate. Small squares and medium 3×3 squares of horse hay sold unevenly steady. As the hay season is drawing to an end, it is becoming harder for buyers to find hay without rain damage or striped from dew. Next report will be released Oct. 23.
Missouri—In the Oct. 2 report, compared to last report, hay movement is moderate as early feeding has everyone paying close attention to inventories on hand given the shortness of pasture and quickly approaching average first frost date. That being said, at this time supplies aren’t a major concern as producers were able to bale a lot of hay earlier in the year and if they don’t feel they have enough it can still easily be found. Hay prices are steady to firm. Pasture conditions across the state improved ever so slightly over the last week, but it was a very minor amount. Surprisingly there are a few producers finding a little something to bale into fall hay after the rains from a couple of week ago. Others however, are just hoping for enough fall growth to stop feeding for a while before snow flies.
Nebraska—In the Oct. 9 report, compared to last report, all reported hay sold steady. Overall, demand for hay is rather slow across the state for this time of year. Some hay is moving to feedlots or backgrounders as they are getting fresh calves in to wean. The smaller/back yard farmer or livestock owners that usually buy small bales for their livestock and horses have been slow to purchase. The weather is still nice, and animals are out grazing so why spend money on hay. Some talk on the 2025 price of cornstalk bales early ask price is $50 to $60 per ton. Cornstalk bale producers are thinking of only raking and baling what they have pre-sold. Even though alfalfa producers are struggling with moving bales of hay they continue to chase after another cutting of alfalfa. Some producers are on third others are on fourth with a few thinking of taking a fifth cutting this fall.
Oklahoma—In the Oct. 3 report, compared to last report, demand is slow to some movement. Producers continue to cut and bale more hay. This adds to the ample supply of hay across the state. Drought continues to spread throughout Oklahoma. Next report will be released Oct. 17.
Texas—In the Oct. 3 report, compared to last report, hay prices were steady with light to good demand. Some cooler temperatures in Texas contributed to good demand for hay. Next report will be released Oct. 17.
South Dakota—In the Sept. 26 report, compared to last report, demand light to moderate currently, best demand continues to come from out of state interests. High testing alfalfa hay is harder to find this year as the persistent rain showers and high humidity kept hay from curing quickly. Many dairies have chosen to chop and make haylage as dry hay has been hard to make. Fourth cutting of alfalfa was a little easier to put up as the rains became less frequent.
New Mexico—In the Oct. 6 report, compared to last report, the hay market appeared slightly lower.
Wyoming—In the Oct. 2 report, compared to the last report, reported hay sales sold steady. Buyer inquiry and demand has picked up in the last two weeks. Some hay going to ranchers that have lost winter grazing due to recent fires. Quite a lot of the large square bales and some small squares going to buyers from the out of state, with a few loads almost to the East coast. Some producers are finishing third cutting in the east and finishing second cutting in the west. Producers are wanting to lay down another cutting of alfalfa and will after the weekend rain showers pass through.
Montana—In the Oct. 3 report, compared to last report, hay sold generally steady. Very few new hay sales were seen this week as many producers are busy with fall harvest. Fall rains have been beneficial and have greened pastures and rangeland as temperatures have cooled slightly and allowed grass to green and regrow. Many producers are busy trying to wrap up third cutting before predicted rain sets in. Heavy supplies of grain hay continue to weigh on the market. This has put some pressure on the hay market as ranchers and feedlots opt to buy a lower cost feed. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate this secession.
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