Nebraska Hay Summary

Week Ending July 07, 2017

    
    Compared to last week round bales of alfalfa steady to 5.00 higher, 
square bales steady. Grass hay lightly tested on new crop but higher 
undertone noted. Ground and delivered hay sold 10.00 higher. Dehy alfalfa 
pellets steady.  Buyer inquiry picked up a lot this week as some areas of 
the state drier than normal for this time of year and some pastures are 
short and brown. Several reports of millet or cane hay that was planted 
on dryland fields is very short or never sprouted due to lack of 
moisture.  Some areas of the state have had rain but many reports of 
damage from excessive wind and hail. Most producers are on second cutting 
of alfalfa with a few on third cutting in the Eastern side of the state. 
Native grass producers have stated that early tonnage a little less than 
last year but the hay quality is very good. Temperatures in the high 90’s 
to low 100’s the next several days will continue to take moisture out of 
area fields of grass and crops. Some reports that some fields of corn 
might be tasseling in the next 7-10 days. All sales are dollars per ton 
FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. 

Eastern/Central Nebraska
Alfalfa: New Crop: Premium large square bales 155.00. Good large 
Squares 130.00-150.00.  Good round bales 70.00-85.00. Alfalfa/Orchard 
grass: Premium large square bales 120.00. Old Crop: Fair large square 
bales 90.00. Grass Hay: New Crop: Large square bales 90.00, small square 
bales 150.00 or 5.00 per bale.  Oat Hay: Large square bales 90.00. Dehy 
Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 185.00-205.00.  
 
Platte Valley area of Nebraska
Alfalfa: New crop: Good round bales 70.00-80.00. Ground and delivered 
alfalfa 100.00-110.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 70.00-75.00. Dehy 
pellets 17 percent protein 185.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent 
protein 160.00.