Thursday, March 9, 2017

Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 03/10/2017

Mother Nature hasn’t been very kind so far this year. Drought, fires and severe weather have been the headlines so far. Weekend forecast of snow and temperatures well below comfort levels following all the warm and growing that has taken place early have famers hoping for a break already.  There has been some fertilizing of pastures and hay fields in some areas of the state as farmers try to get nutrients applied in time. Even though nearly the entire state is listed in D0 or D1 status there has been enough moisture along to way to promote growth. Long term concerns are however the issue as subsoil is lacking moisture. Hay feeding is slowing down as cattle are starting to chase whatever green they can find. The supply of hay is moderate, demand is light and prices are mostly steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a 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 price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs).

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185) 180.00-240.00
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 160.00-200.00
Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 
small squares 4.50-5.00 per bale
Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-120.00 
 
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 75.00-100.00
Small squares 3.00-4.50 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix)
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 50.00-80.00
small squares 2.50-3.50 per bale
Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 15.00-25.00 per large round bale 

Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-80.00

Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale

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