Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary

Week ending May 6, 2017

   Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices steady.  Trade and
demand moderate. Southern and Southwestern areas between first
and second cutting.  South eastern areas 50-70% into first cutting.   

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 240.00 per ton loaded on truck.

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.