Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary

Week ending Jun 3, 2017

   Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices steady.  Trade and
demand moderate. Southern and Southwestern areas 80-100 percent
into second cutting.  South eastern areas are 50-70 percent into
second cutting. Rain showers through out the area have hampered
harvest.   

Eastern region:

Baled Alfala:  Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; 185.00 
Good quality; no test   

Ground hay:  190.00 per ton (green calf hay). 140.00-160.00 (feedlot hay)

Wheat hay: 125.00 per ton.

Southeastern regions:

Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; 185.00 Del
to Dairies.

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 165.00-185.00;
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; 180.00-185.00;
Good quality; no test.

Wheat hay: small Bales 7.00 per bale.
Good quality, no test.