Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary

Week ending Apr 22, 2017

   Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices steady.  Trade and
demand moderate. First cutting 60-70% done in the southern and
southwestern area.  Most other areas should start first cutting
soon.   

Eastern region:

Baled Alfala:  Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; no test 
Good quality; no test   

Ground hay:  190.00 per ton (green calf hay).

Wheat hay: 125.00 per ton.

Southeastern regions:

Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; no test
Good; no test.

Small bales; Premium and Supreme no test.

Southern and Southwestern region:

Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales, Premium and Supreme 165.00-180.00;
Good; no test   fair; no test del to local dairies.

Small bales alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: 8.00-9.00 per bale FOB.
Good quality; no test.

small bales Wheat hay; 7.00-8.00 per bale.

North central Region:

Baled alfalfa:  Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; no test
Good quality; no test.

small Bales;  Premium and Supreme; no test.
Good quality, no test.