OKLAHOMA HAY MARKET REPORT

Hay movement was very slow this week as rains continued to hold up haying 
activities for most producers. A very few new sales were confirmed but most hay 
sold this week had at least minor rain damage. In portions of southeastern 
Oklahoma dry conditions allowed haying of early season grasses but no sales were 
confirmed. Overall quality of early alfalfa has varied widely and yields were 
generally near average. Rains over the past two days for much of the state 
likely mean raking and swathing could resume this weekend if rains do not 
return. Demand was generally moderate for dairy alfalfa and dry cow hay, light 
to moderate for other offerings. 

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 Premium quality new crop 120.00-130.00.Good quality 
round bales with light rain damage 80.00-85.00.

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, mostly 100.00. Few sales with light rain damage 
80.00-85.00.

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. 

Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.