OKLAHOMA HAY MARKET REPORT

Hay trade and movement mostly slow to moderate on light supplies of alfalfa and 
moderate demand. Rains and thunderstorms once again halted field work but 
producers are expected back in the fields in the next few days. The progress of 
alfalfa harvest is extremely varied with some producers finished with first 
cutting and others on hold. Wheat harvest is likewise on hold but ready to begin 
in southern Oklahoma. Offerings of new crop wheat hay have been light to 
moderate and demand for this hay is fairly good. Early grass hay yields have 
been lighter than average so far this year but may increase as warmer weather 
moves into the state.

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 large square bales 120.00-
125.00. Good quality large square bales mostly 100.00-110.00. Fair to Good 
quality round bales and few large square bales 80.00-90.00.

Eastern Oklahoma: Small square bales horse hay 60-70 lb. bales 8.00-10.00 per 
bale in the field. 

Western Oklahoma: Few loads Supreme quality 5 X 6 round bales 130.00 per ton. 
Premium quality new crop large square bales 120.00-130.00, mostly 120.00-125.00. 
Few new crop sales Good quality 80.00-100.00. 

Grass Hay
Central Oklahoma: Old crop 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 5 1/2 to 5 X 6 bales 
mostly 50.00/bale, instance 55.00 per bale. 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. 

Eastern Oklahoma: Old crop 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.