OKLAHOMA HAY MARKET REPORT

Hay movement was at a near standstill over most of the state this week as rain 
continued and field work was put on hold. Some alfalfa was on the ground when 
rains began again but most producers had held off swathing. Some of this first 
cutting will be too mature for dairy or horse hay buyers. Demand is moderate for 
dairy alfalfa and light to moderate for other offerings. Alfalfa yields are 
expected to be average to above average in much of central and western Oklahoma. 
Some early grass hay swathing was reported in southeastern Oklahoma but no sales 
were confirmed. 

Market News continues to maintain an online hay directory for both in-state
and out-of-state hay producers.  The directories are on the ODAFF homepage
at www.oda.state.ok.us. Producers wishing to list hay are encouraged to call
at 1-800-580-6543 or email jack.carson@ag.ok.gov. 
 
Alfalfa
 
Central Oklahoma: Few loads Supreme quality new crop confirmed last week 140.00-
150.00. Few loads Premium quality new crop 120.00-130.00.

Eastern Oklahoma: No sales confirmed. 

Western Oklahoma: Premium quality new crop 120.00-130.00. Few new crop sales 
Good quality 100.00-105.00.

Grass Hay
Central Oklahoma: Good Bermuda 4 X 5 bales 30.00-45.00 per bale, 5 X6 bales 
50.00-60.00. 

Western Oklahoma: Good quality new crop wheat hay 5 X 6 bales 50.00/bale. Few 
loads new crop wheat hay 80.00 per ton. Good Bermuda horse quality 65.00-70.00 
per bale in 5 X 6 bales, Good Bermuda cow hay 5 X 6 bales 45.00-60.00 per bale, 
4 X 5 bales mixed grass 40.00-45.00 per bale. Several loads sorghum sudangrass 5 
X 6 bales 37.50 per bale.

Eastern Oklahoma: Mixed grass in 4 X 5 bales 20.00-30.00 per bale. Mixed 
grass hay in 5 X 6 bales 30.00-50.00. Good bluestem hay delivered 85.00-
105.00 per ton. Good Bermuda in 5 X 6 bales 50.00-65.00 per bale. Good 
Bermuda 4 X 5 bales 25.00-45.00 per bale, mostly 25.00-35.00.