Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa trade slow and movement very light. Demand has been very light since 
the first of September and most growers are turning their attention to other 
areas. Grass hay movement and demand are extremely light. Prices steady in 
very light trading. Extreme infestations of armyworms are curtailing early 
wheat planting for now. September has been very dry but good August rains 
provided enough moisture to keep pastures and meadows green and growing. 
Grass hay baling still going strong despite heavy supplies and the current 
lack of demand. 

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: Supreme quality large square bales last sales confirmed 
140.00-150.00. Premium quality large square bales 125.00-140.00. Good quality 
large square bales mostly 100.00-110.00. Fair to Good quality round bales and 
few large square bales 90.00-100.00. 

Eastern Oklahoma: Small square bales horse hay 60-70 lb. bales mostly 10.00-
12.00 per bale. 

Western Oklahoma: Supreme quality large square bales last sales confirmed. 
140.00-150.00. Premium quality large square bales few sales 125.00-130.00. 
Good quality 90.00-100.00. 

Grass Hay
Central Oklahoma: Good Bermuda 4 X 5 bales 30.00-50.00 per bale, 5 X 6 bales 
40.00-60.00 per bale. Mixed grass 4 X 5 round bales 30.00-40.00 per bale. 
Small square bales good Bermuda mostly 6.00 per bale.

Western Oklahoma: Good quality wheat hay 5 X 5 1/2 to 5 X 6 bales mostly
50.00/bale or 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 35.00-45.00 per bale. Certified weed free wheat straw 4 X 5 
bales 50.00 per bale.

Eastern Oklahoma:  Mixed grass hay in 5 X 6 bales 30.00-50.00. Good Bermuda 
in 5 X 6 bales 50.00-65.00 per bale. Mixed grass 4 x 5 bales 30.00-40.00 per 
bale. Small square bales good mixed grass or Bermuda 4.00-6.00 per bale.