Ground alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 10,184/4,155 Last week: 9,973/4,714 Last year: 9,574/3,897
Hay market activity slow; demand moderate to good; offerings of grinder hay
light; prices steady for most with grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered
strengthening. According to NASS, cool and dry conditions allowed for row crop
harvest, wheat seeding, and fall calving to continue without interruption. Corn
and bean harvest are at or just slightly below average. Topsoil and subsoil
moisture remain adequate and the abnormally dry (D0) category decreased to 14.04
pct, while moderate drought (D1) stayed steady at .64 pct. Alfalfa fourth
cutting was 95 pct complete. If you have hay for sale, and/or need hay here in
Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange:
www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.
Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, ground/delivered steady; grinding alfalfa 5.00-10.00
higher; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 240.00-250.00. Dairy, .80-
.90/point RFV, Supreme 150.00-165.00, Premium 145.00-155.00, Good 125.00-145.00.
Stock or Dry Cow alfalfa, 100.00-110.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 110.00-
120.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 130.00-140.00,
with a couple instances at 145.00. The week of 10/22-10/28, 10,184T of grinding
alfalfa and 1,215T of dairy alfalfa were delivered.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay steady, alfalfa pellets 5.00 higher, grinding alfalfa
and ground/delivered steady with firm undertones; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse,
small squares 240.00, Dairy, .75-.85/point RFV. Supreme 140.00-150.00, Premium
130.00-145.00, Good 110.00-130.00. Stock cow alfalfa, 130.00 delivered.
Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 95.00-105.00 with an instance at 120.00. Ground and
delivered locally to feedlots 120.00-130.00 with an instance at 135.00-140.00.
The week of 10/22-10/28, 4,155T of grinding alfalfa and 1,250T of dairy alfalfa
were delivered. Alfalfa pellets: Sun Cured 15 pct protein 155.00-160.00, 17 pct
protein 160.00-165.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 205.00-215.00. Grass hay: bluestem,
large rounds 65.00-70.00; Brome: large rounds 70.00-75.00. Sudan large rounds
70.00-80.00. Cornstalks: large rounds 50.00-60.00, cornstalks ground and
delivered 60.00-70.00, Straw large squares 50.00-60.00, large rounds 50.00-
55.00.
Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 210.00-220.00. Dairy .75-.85/point RFV. Stock
cow alfalfa 100.00-110.00 with an instance at 125.00-135.00. Fair/Good grinding
alfalfa 75.00-85.00 with an instance at 90.00. Ground and delivered, 90.00-
100.00 with an instance at 110.00. Grass hay: bluestem, premium small squares
105.00-120.00. Good, mid and large squares 80.00-100.00.00, large rounds 60.00-
70.00. Brome: small squares 6.00-8.00/bale. Good, mid and large squares 100.00-
120.00, large rounds 75.00-85.00. Oat hay, large squares 120.00-130.00. Straw,
mid squares 50.00-60.00.
Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, ground/delivered, grinding alfalfa steady; movement slow.
Alfalfa: small squares, horse quality none reported. Goat, 170.00-180.00. Dairy,
Premium/Supreme .80-.95/point RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 85.00-95.00. Fair/good
grinding alfalfa, 75.00-85.00 with an instance at 90.00. Ground and delivered
locally to feedlots and dairies, 90.00-100.00.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa .10-.15/point higher, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered 5.00-
10.00 higher, grass hay steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares
9.00/bale. Dairy 1.00-1.15/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00. Premium 180.00-
195.00, Good 160.00-180.00. Stock Cow, good 110.00-120.00. Fair/Good, grinding
alfalfa, 90.00-100.00. Ground and delivered, 115.00-125.00. Grass hay:
bluestem, small squares 5.00-6.00/bale, large squares 90.00-100.00, large rounds
60.00-70.00. Brome: Good, small squares 6.00-7.00/bale delivered, mid and large
squares, 100.00-110.00, good large rounds 75.00-80.00. Sudan large rounds 65.00-
75.00; Straw, small squares, 4.00-5.00/bale, large squares 75.00-85.00, large
rounds 65.00-75.00.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Kansas Hay Market Report
Corsica, SD Hay and Straw Auction
For Monday Oct 30, 2017 Receipts: 19 Loads Last Week: 12 Loads Last Year: 13 Loads All prices dollars per ton FOB Corsica, SD. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Good: Large Rounds, 9 loads 100.00-115.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 3 loads 97.50. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 5 loads 102.50-125.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 2 loads 80.00-95.00.
Monday, October 30, 2017
Hay prices mostly steady
In Nebraska and the East River area of South Dakota, alfalfa and grass hay sold unevenly steady. Ground and delivered hay and dehydrated pellets sold steady, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oct. 20. Prices given on per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Eastern/central—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $160; premium, large squares, $140-$150, large rounds, $110, small squares, $190; good, large squares, $150. Premium alfalfa orchard grass, large squares, $150; Good grass hay, large rounds, $80-$90; fair, large rounds, $65-$70. Premium, small squares prairie hay $150. Rye straw, large rounds, $75. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $110. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $195-$210.
Platte Valley—Supreme alfalfa, large rounds, $140; good, rounds $80-$87.50; fair/good, large rounds, $75. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $120-$125. Alfalfa stover mix, $110. Ground and delivered cornstalks, $90-$95. Dehydrated pellets, 17% protein, $185.
Panhandle—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $160; good, large squares, $135-$142.50; fair, large squares, $120, large rounds, $80-$90 delivered. Good alfalfa orchard grass, large squares, $130. Premium orchard grass, large squares, $140-$150. Grass hay, large rounds, $125 delivered. Oat hay, large squares, $100. Straw, large rounds and large squares, $60-$70.
East River area of South Dakota—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $170; good, large squares, $150-$160; fair, large squares, $60/bale, large rounds, $120-$125; utility/fair, large rounds, $100. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% $165, 17%, $170. Alfalfa meal, 17% $175. Premium, alfalfa grass mix, large squares, $150; good, large squares, $60/bale. Premium grass, small squares, $5/bale; good, large squares, $60/bale; fair, large rounds, $100. Wheat straw, large squares, $110. Bean straw, large squares, $52.50. Cornstalks, no reported sales.
In Iowa, light offerings today, as corn and soybean harvest is in full swing. Best demand was seen for grass hay.
Rock Valley—Premium alfalfa, large rounds, $110-$122.50; good, large rounds, $100-$107.50. Premium grass, large rounds, $120-$155, large rounds, $117.50-$130; good, large rounds, $87.50-$107.50. Good alfalfa grass mix, large rounds, $110. Oat hay, large rounds, $67.50-$77.50. Straw, large squares, $117.50, large rounds, $102.50. Cornstalks, large rounds, $40. Bean stubble, large squares, $50.
In Minnesota, prices were generally steady.
Fair alfalfa, large rounds, $65. Good grass, large rounds, $90-$105; fair, large rounds, $65-$70; utility, small squares, $1.50/bale. Good alfalfa grass mix, large rounds, $90-$95; fair, large rounds, $60-$75.
In Montana, hay prices sold fully steady. Hay market activity this week was mostly slow.
Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $200-$250, large squares, $150-$155; premium, large squares, $140-$155, large rounds, $150; good, large squares, $140-$155, large rounds, $140-$175, small squares, $140-$150; fair, large squares, $120-$150, old crop, $120, large rounds, $120-$150, small squares, $130; utility, large rounds, NA, large squares, $120. Premium grass alfalfa, small squares, NA; good, large rounds, $150, small squares, NA; fair, large squares, $125-$130, large rounds, $125; utility, large rounds, $90. Premium grass, large rounds, NA; good, large squares, $140, large rounds, $130; fair, large squares, NA, large rounds, $115, long haul, $100; utility, large rounds, $105. Premium timothy grass, small squares, $210-$240, large rounds, NA; good, large rounds, NA. Barley straw, large squares, $43-$50, long haul, $40, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA. Wheat straw, SCMT, large squares, $38-$40, long haul, $35. NMT, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA. Wheat hay, large rounds, $120.
In Wyoming, western Nebraska and western South Dakota, hay prices were mostly steady with demand moderate in all regions.
Eastern Wyoming—Good/fair alfalfa, large squares, $120-$125, rounds, $120-$125. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Central/western Wyoming—Good alfalfa, small squares, $135. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Western Nebraska—Alfalfa, ground and delivered, $135. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Western South Dakota—No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
In Colorado, hay prices were mostly steady. Activity and demand moderate to good in all classes.
Northeast—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $170; premium, large squares, $160, small squares, $250, small lot. Fair grass, small squares, $170 small lot; premium, small squares, $280, small lot. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $180, small squares, $220; premium, small squares, $200; good, large squares, $130-$140; fair, large squares, $115. Premium grass, rounds bales, $170, small squares, $245, retail. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $190; premium, large squares, $180; fair, large squares, $115; utility, large squares, $105. No reported quotes for other classes.
Southwest—Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $250. Premium grass, small squares, $210. Premium orchard grass, small grass, $285. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains/northwest—Good grass, large squares, $150; Premium, small squares, $210. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
In Missouri, hay supplies are moderate, demand is light and prices are steady.
Supreme alfalfa, RFV 185 $170-$220; premium, RFV 170-180, $150-$180; good, RFV 150-170 $120-$160, small squares $4.50-$5/bale; fair, RFV 130-150, $100-$120. Good mixed grass hay, $75-$100, small squares, $3-$4.50/bale, some alfalfa/grass mix. Fair/good mixed grass hay, $50-$80, small squares, $2.50-$3.50, large rounds, $20-$35. Fair/good bromegrass, $50-$80. Wheat straw, small squares, $3-$5/bale.
In Oklahoma, alfalfa trade light to moderate in western counties, mostly light in central and eastern Oklahoma. Prices were steady in the limited test. Demand was light to moderate for all grades of alfalfa.
Central—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $120-$130; good, large squares, mostly $100-$110; fair/good, round bales, few large squares, $90-$100. Good bermuda grass hay, 4 x 5 bales, $25-$45/bale, 5 x 6 bales, $40-$60. Mixed grass, 4 x 5, rounds, $20-$40/bale.
Eastern—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $120; good, large squares, $100-$115. Mixed grass hay, 5 x 6 bales, $30-$50. Good bermuda 5 x 6 bales, $50-$65/bale. Mixed grass, 4 x 5 bales, $30-$40/bale. Soybean crabgrass, 4 x 5 1/2 bales, $35/bale, small squares, good mixed grass or bermuda, $4-$6/bale.
Western—Supreme alfalfa, $135; Premium alfalfa, large squares, few sales $120-$130; good, $90-$110. Grinding alfalfa, $60. Good wheat hay, 5 x 5 1/2 to 5 x 6 bales, mostly $50/bale, $80/ton. Good bermuda horse quality, $65-$70/bale in 5 x 6 bales, good bermuda cow hay, 5 x 6 bales, $45-$60/bale; 4 x 5 bales, $35-$45/bale, 5 x 6 bales wheat straw, $40-$45/bale.
In Texas, most hay classes remained. Alfalfa sold steady to $5 higher.
Panhandle/High Plains—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $185-$230, large rounds, 1200 lbs., delivered, $90-$100/bale; good/premium, large squares, delivered, $150-$180, small bales delivered, $231-$288.75. Ground alfalfa, delivered to feedlots, $155-$160, calf, $165-$175, brown, $120-$125. Good/premium coastal bermuda, large rounds, delivered $130-$180. Wheat hay, large bales, delivered, $130. Wheat straw, large bales, delivered, $80. Cornstalks, large bales, delivered, $63. Brome grass, large bales, delivered, $160. Oat hay, large bales, delivered, $80. Bluestem, large bales, delivered, $95.
Far west Texas/Trans Pecos—Premium/supreme alfalfa, small squares, delivered local or FOB, $250-$297, large squares, delivered, $205-$220, large squares, FOB, $160-$170; good/premium, large squares, delivered, $190-$205, large squares, FOB, $140-$160; fair/good, large squares, FOB, $135-$140.
North/central/east—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $220-$235; good/premium, large squares, delivered, $205-$220. Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$265, large rounds, FOB $80-$100; fair/good, small squares, FOB, $165-$198.
South—Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$265, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $100-$140; fair/good, small squares, FOB, $165-$198, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $70-$100. Grass mix, large rounds, FOB, $80.
In New Mexico, alfalfa hay prices steady. Trade slow, demand light.
Eastern—Premium/supreme, baled alfalfa, large squares, $175-$200; good, large squares, $145-$165; fair, large squares, $125-$145. Ground hay, $145-$165 (feedlot hay). Oat hay, $130/ton delivered from Colorado. Sudan hay, large bales, $85/ton.
Southeast—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $180-$200, small bales, $240/ton loaded on truck; good, large squares, $150-$165; fair, $120-$145 to dairies.
South/southwest—Premium/supreme bales alfalfa, large squares, $165-$180, small bales alfalfa, $240/ton, $7-$8/bale FOB; good, large squares, $135-$155, small bales, $6-$7/bale; fair, large squares, $110-$125, small bales, $5/bale; utility, large squares, $90. Corn silage, $46/ton net back to farmer 68% moisture.
North central—Premium/ supreme baled alfalfa, small squares, $7-$8/bale; good, small squares, $5-$6/bale.
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Weekly Utah Hay Market Report
Utah Hay prices prices mostly firm, with trading slow on all Quality's. Majority
of movement on previous contracts. Lower quality hay demand is light with good supplies.
Confirmed sales 4,000 tons.
Guidelines for Alfalfa Hay: Visual exam and intent of sale; Relative Feed Value (RFI.J);
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF); Crude Protein (C?). USDA Grades are based on 100 % Dry Matter
Content. All prices are in dollars per ton, FOB at stack, Unless Otherwise noted. Bales
large and small.
Northern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme No I dairy: 120—140.00; Premium: 100.00—120.00;
Good Feeder: 80.00-95.00. Fair: 60.00-80. 00; Low: No Quote.
Premium retail horse sales 100.00—150.00.
Central Area: Alfalfa: Supreme # 1 dairy 120.00—140.00; Premium Dairy: 100.00—110.00;
Good Feeder: 80.00-90.00; Fair: 60.00-80.00; Low: scarce.
Oat Hay: No Quotes. Premium retail horse sales: 110.00—150.00.
Southern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme #1 dairy: 120.00—150.00; Premium 100.00—130.00; Good
Feeder: 80.00—93.00; Fair: 60.00—80 .00; Low: no quotes
Uintah Basin: Alfalfa: Supreme dairy: 100.00—130.00; premium dairy: 90.00—100.00;
Good Feeder: 75.00-90.00; Fair: 50.00-70.00; Low: scarce.
Premium retail horse sales: 150.00-180.00.
Note: Low quality hay can be weedy, or weather damaged or all of the above.
Detailed Quotations Utah (Bales — large anci small in stack), last quoted sales are
sales more than two weeks old.
Alfalfa Small and Large Square Bales last quoted sales
Retail Horse (small lots) 150.00-180.00
Supreme Dairy 130.00-150.00 last quote
Premium Dairy 90.00-125.00 last quote
Good 70.00-85.00
Fair 50.00-70.00
Low n/q
Alfalfa Standing: 70.00-85.00/ton
Friday, October 27, 2017
Weekly East River South Dakota Hay Market
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. Compared to last week: Prices continue to hold mostly steady for all classes of hay. Demand moderate for alfalfa, moderate to good for grass hay and bedding materials. Interest continues to pick up, as many feedlots are starting to get calves into their yards and are in need of grass and grinding alfalfa for their rations. Trades continue to be lightly reported, as corn and soybean harvest is still the main focus of many end-users. There was a dusting of snow overnight along the I-29 corridor. Much of the state has been experiencing high winds and seasonally colder weather this week. The US Drought Monitor Map released on Oct 26th showed some minor changes with near 6 percent of the state experiencing D3 (Extreme Drought) compared to less than 4 percent last week. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares, 170.00. Premium: Large Squares, Delivered to the Dairy 165.00; Small Squares, 6.00 per bale. Good: Large Squares, 150.00-160.00; Large Rounds, 100.00. Fair: Large Squares, 60.00 per bale; Large Rounds, 125.00. Utility to Fair: Large Rounds, 100.00. Utility: Large Squares, 100.00; Large Rounds, Delivered to the Dairy 110.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 165.00; 17 pct 170.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 175.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Squares, 125.00, Small Lots 60.00 per bale. Grass: Premium: Small Squares, 5.00 per bale. Good: Large Squares, 60.00 per bale. Millet Hay: Large Rounds, 125.00. Wheat Straw: Large Squares, 110.00. Bean Straw: Large Squares, 52.50. Large Rounds, 60.00. Cornstalks: No Reported Sales.
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: All classes traded steady with moderate demand.
According to the October 23, 2017 NASS Crop Progress Report, Parts of the State
saw rainfall for the first time in a couple of weeks, with reports of almost two
inches of rain near the California/Oregon border. The south coast had reports of
little to no rain. Temperature highs were in the 60s to 70s in the mountains,
70s to 100s along the coast, 80s to 90s in the valley, and 80s to 100s in the
desert. Temperature lows were in the 20s to 30s in the mountains, 30s to the 50s
in the desert, 30s to 60s along the coast, and 40s to 50s in the valley.
Alfalfa fields continued to be cut and baled. Sorghum fields were being
harvested. Cotton was being harvested for lint and seed, and farmers were
expecting a decent yield. Most summer crops have been harvested, and fields were
being worked and fertilized for winter planting. All hay is reported FOB the
stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions are defined at bottom of report.
Tons: 5935 Last Week: 10,306 Last Year: 5145
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 300 240.00-240.00 240.00
Premium 175 160.00-160.00 160.00 Contracted
350 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 400 180.00-180.00 180.00
Good 150 190.00-190.00 190.00 Export
110 120.00-120.00 120.00 Rain Damage
Orchard Grass
Good 180 120.00-120.00 120.00 Del
Wheat Straw
Good 225 60.00-60.00 60.00
Region 2: Sacramento Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 25 240.00-240.00 240.00
Premium 75 250.00-250.00 250.00
Good 25 165.00-165.00 165.00
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 600 250.00-255.00 252.50
100 285.00-285.00 285.00 Del
200 250.00-250.00 250.00 Del 20% Orchard Grass
Premium 25 265.00-265.00 265.00 Del
Wheat
Good 1500 130.00-135.00 132.50 Del
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Good/Premium 200 250.00-250.00 250.00 Del
Utility 120 205.00-205.00 205.00
Sudan
Good 100 115.00-115.00 115.00 Del
Region 5: Southern California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 75 220.00-240.00 226.67 Retail/Stable
Forage Mix-Three Way
Good 25 180.00-180.00 180.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 150 175.00-180.00 176.67
Good 425 155.00-155.00 155.00
Fair 350 120.00-125.00 122.14
Bermuda Grass
Premium 50 190.00-190.00 190.00 Retail/Stable
The following are the counties included in each region:
Region 1: Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, and Plumas.
Region 2: Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer,
Yolo, El Dorado, Solano, Sacramento, Amador, and Alpine.
Region 3: San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Merced, Mariposa.
Region 4: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo.
Region 5: Kern, Northeast Los Angeles, and Western San Bernardino.
Region 6: Eastern San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial.
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 2070 Last Week: 3100 Last Year: 1900
Compared to last week, Fair/Good Alfalfa firm in a light test, other
grades of Alfalfa and Timothy steady. Trade slow this week. Demand remains
good for all grades of Alfalfa. Retail/Feedstore not tested this week.
All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Good/Premium 920 140.00-145.00 140.65 Export
Fair/Good 200 140.00-140.00 140.00 Tarped
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Utility/Fair 950 180.00-190.00 184.21 Export
Iowa Hay Summary
Week Ending Friday, October 27, 2017
For this week: Alfalfa/Grass mix hay trended higher this week. Iowa farmers had a good
week for harvesting , but corn and soybeans still remain behind schedule. Producers
spent most of this week harvesting corn and soybeans, tilling, and spreading manure
per (NASS).
Continuing a month-long wet trend, well-placed rainfall further eased D0-D2 drought
conditions. D1-D4 drought conditions this week were at 5.96%, down from 8.69% the
previous week, all located in the southeastern portion of Iowa. Looking forward most of
Iowa will see the first frost of the year. Next week will see cooler temps with highs in
the 40's and low's in the 30's
According to NASS 23% of corn has been harvested, over two weeks behind average.
Corn condition increased to 64% being reported in good to excellent condition. 96% of
soybeans were dropping leaves, a day ahead of last year. 61% soybean crop has been
harvested. Soybean condition increased slightly to 64% of crop reported in the good to
excellent range.
Alfalfa Supreme Small Squares 240.00 - 240.00
Large Squares 200.00 - 210.00
Alfalfa/Grass Premium Small Squares 220.00 - 233.00
Large Squares 180.00 - 180.00
Good Large Square 135.00 - 160.00
Large Round 115.00 - 140.00
Fair Large Square 115.00 - 125.00
Large Round 75.00 - 110.00
Grass Good Large Round 85.00 - 85.00
Fair Large Round 70.00 - 70.00
Straw Wheat Large Squares 120.00 - 125.00
Corn Fodder Large Square 60.00 - 60.00
Large Round 50.00 - 50.00
Certified Organic Hay: No Hay to report for the week of 10/22-28/17
Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 2000 Last Week: 12,500 Last Year: 2800
Compared to last week, Alfalfa firm in a light test. Trade slow with
good demand. Demand remains good especially from California interests for
higher testing Alfalfa. Retail/Feedstore steady. Prices are dollars per ton
and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Fair/Good 2000 110.00-110.00 110.00 Tarped
Oregon Weekly Hay Report
Compared to Oct 20: Prices trended generally steady in a limited test.
Retail/Stable type hay remains the largest demanded hay. Demand for
organic hay increased this week. Many hay producers have sold out for
the year.
Tons: 7198 Last Week: 4513 Last Year: 2705
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Good 400 140.00-140.00 140.00
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 60 225.00-250.00 232.08 Retail/Stable
Good 2 190.00-190.00 190.00 Retail/Stable
Meadow Grass
Small Square
Premium 75 210.00-210.00 210.00 Retail/Stable
Mixed Grass Five-Way
Small Square
Premium 25 275.00-275.00 275.00 Retail/Stable
Harney County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Supreme 1000 170.00-170.00 170.00
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Large Square
Good/Premium 80 115.00-115.00 115.00
Orchard Grass
Large Square
Good/Premium 60 100.00-100.00 100.00
Triticale
Large Square
Good 270 90.00-90.00 90.00
Klamath Basin:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Supreme 175 210.00-235.00 217.14
Premium 500 295.00-295.00 295.00 Organic
Small Square
Supreme 200 188.00-188.00 188.00
Premium 150 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable, Grassy
Good/Premium 31 170.00-170.00 170.00
75 150.00-150.00 150.00 Retail/Stable
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Small Square
Good/Premium 50 160.00-160.00 160.00
Lake County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Supreme 2000 200.00-200.00 200.00
270 175.00-175.00 175.00 Excessive Moisture
Premium 350 175.00-175.00 175.00
Timothy Grass
Large Square
Premium 500 220.00-220.00 220.00
Triticale
Large Square
Good/Premium 400 110.00-110.00 110.00
Good 525 90.00-100.00 96.67
Eastern Oregon: No New Sales Confirmed.
Rock Valley Hay Auction
For Thursday, Oct 26, 2017 Receipts: 63 loads Last Week: 46 loads Last Year: 85 loads Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay sold steady to stronger, grass steady to 10.00 higher. Bedding materials sold firm with good demand. OVerall quality was better than seen in previous weeks. Prices dollars per ton, except where noted. All sales FOB Rock Valley, Iowa, vicinity. **Please note that MOnday sales begin November 6th.** One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares, 2 loads 117.50-120.00; Large Rounds, 7 loads 120.00-140.00. Good: Large Rounds, 6 loads 105.00-115.00. Grass: Premium: Large Squares, 3 loads 120.00-130.00; Large Rounds, 16 loads 120.00-150.00. Good: Large Rounds, 14 loads 95.00-117.50. Fair: Large Rounds, 2 loads 75.00-87.50. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Utility: Large Rounds, 1 load 60.00. Oat Hay: Large Rounds, 1 load 77.50. Rye Hay: Large Rounds, 1 load 90.00. Millet Hay: Large Rounds, 3 loads 87.50. Straw: Large Squares, 1 load 112.50; Large Rounds, 3 loads 107.50-110.00. Cornstalks: Large Rounds, 3 loads 70.00-110.00, mostly 105.00-110.00.
Missouri Weekly Hay Summary
Week ending 10/27/2017 The mercury was busy this week rising in to the 80’s and falling into the low 30’s and everywhere in between. Spotty frost was seen in many areas early week with the first freeze of the year predicted over the weekend, marking an end to the growing season. Farmers got back to grain harvest in most all the state this week trying to make up ground as progress has fallen behind average. Water supplies continue to be concerning in south central and southeast Missouri especially. Hay movement remains slow, supplies are moderate, demand is light and prices are steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs). Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185) 170.00-220.00 Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 150.00-180.00 Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 small squares 4.50-5.00 per bale Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-120.00 Good quality Mixed Grass hay 75.00-100.00 Small squares 3.00-4.50 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix) Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 50.00-80.00 small squares 2.50-3.50 per bale Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 20.00-35.00 per large round bale Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-80.00 Wheat straw 3.00-5.00 per small square bale
Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary
Week ending Oct 28, 2017 Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices for Premium and Supreme grades firm. All other classes of hay steady. Trade slow to moderate at best, demand light to moderate. Cooler night time temperatures are slowing hay growth, haying season is about to close. Eastern region: Baled Alfala: Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; 175.00-200.00; Good quality; 145.00-165.00; fair 125.00-145.00. Ground hay: 145.00-165.00 (feedlot hay) Oat Hay: 130.00 per ton Del from Colorado. Sudan Hay: 85.00 per ton large bales. Southeastern regions: Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; 180.00-200.00; Good; 150.00-165.00; Fair; 120.00-145.00 to Dairies. 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; 135.00-155.00 fair; 110.00-125.00; utility; 90.00. Small bales alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: 240.00 per ton; 7.00-9.00 per bale FOB. Good 6.00-7.00; fair 5.00 per bale. North central Region: Baled alfalfa: small square bales; Premium and Supreme; 7.00-8.00 per bale Good quality; 5.00-6.00 per bale.
Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: All hay classes sold fully steady as demand
increased to moderate to good. The Panhandle is expected winter-like
weather and prompted buyers to stock up. Supplemental feeding of
livestock is expected to begin. Coastal Bermuda producers in the east
and south have seen an increase in demand as well as they have
experienced cooler mornings. Most producers expect to get one last
cutting from their fields. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton
except where noted.
The Texas Department of Agriculture has Hay and Grazing Hot Line set
up for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; the number is 1-
877-429-1998. The website for the hotline is:
www.TexasAgriculture.gov/hayhotline
Panhandle/High Plains:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 180.00-230.00;
Good to Premium 150.00-180.00.
Large Rounds(1200 lbs): Delivered: Premium to Supreme 90.00-
100.00 per bale.
Small Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 231.00-288.75, 7.00-
8.75 per bale.
Small Bales: FOB: Premium to Supreme 247.50, 7.50 per bale.
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: 155.00-165.00, Calf 165.00,
Brown 120.00-130.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Large Rounds: Delivered: Good to Premium 130.00-
180.00, 65.00-90.00 per bale.
Small Bales: FOB: Good to Premium 247.50, 7.50 per bale.
Wheat Hay: Large Bales: Delivered: 130.00.
Wheat Straw: Large Bales: Delivered: 80.00.
Corn Stalks: Large Bales: Delivered: 63.00.
Oat Hay: Large Bales: Delivered: 80.00.
Bluestem: Large Bales: Delivered: 95.00.
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos:
Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
250.00-330.00, 7.50-10.00 per bale.
Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 205.00-220.00;
Good to Premium 190.00-205.00.
Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 160.00-170.00; Good to
Premium 140.00-160.00; Fair to Good 135.00-140.00.
North, Central, and East Texas:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 225.00-240.00;
Good to Premium 210.00-225.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-265.00,
7.00-8.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00
per bale.
Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 80.00-100.00, 40.00-50.00
per roll.
South Texas:
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-265.00,
7.00-8.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 per
bale.
Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium
100.00-140.00, 50.00-70.00 per roll; Fair to Good 70.00-
100.00, 35.00-50.00 per roll.
Grass Mix: Large Rounds: FOB: 80.00; 40.00 per roll.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Oklahoma Hay Market Report
Alfalfa trade light to moderate and movement mostly light. Demand light to moderate from dairies, very limited from other sources. Prices fully steady in the limited test. Last cutting of alfalfa wrapping up this week ahead of the expected first freeze of the year for most of central and western Oklahoma. Grass hay trading remains at a near standstill in most areas. Demand is extremely light and supplies heavy. Wheat planting is still well behind average statewide. 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: Premium quality clippings from final cutting 130.00-135.00. Premium quality large square bales 120.00-130.00. 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: Premium quality large square bales 120.00. Good quality large square alfalfa 100.00-115.00. Western Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales few sales 120.00-130.00, mostly 120.00-125.00. Good quality 90.00-110.00. Grinding alfalfa 60.00. Grass Hay Central Oklahoma: Good Bermuda 4 X 5 bales 25.00-45.00 per bale, 5 X 6 bales 40.00-60.00 per bale, mostly 40.00-45.00. Mixed grass 4 X 5 round bales 20.00-40.00 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. 5 X 6 bales wheat straw 40.00-45.00 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. Soybean/crabgrass 4 X 5 1/2 bales 35.00 per bale. Small square bales good mixed grass or Bermuda 4.00-6.00 per bale.
Forage, feed outlook for 2017, 2018
Dairy farmers got a good look at what's coming down the pike during the October Hoard's Dairyman webinar.
Forage experts Mike Rankin, managing editor of "Hay & Forage Grower" magazine, and Dr. Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois, reviewed forage and crop yields, pricing, quality and availability.
Profit margins may be challenging in 2017 and 2018, they concluded, but understanding production and costs can help dairy farmers make the important feed decisions.
Crop picture
The USDA is figuring average U.S. corn yields at 169 bushels per acre and soybeans at 49 bushels per acre.
As for hay, there was 226,000 more alfalfa/alfalfa grass acres in 2017 than the previous year, but U.S. exports through July were up over 20 percent in 2017.
However, stores remain good.
"We're hearing that more hay is moving than in 2016, but there is still plenty of inventory in most cases," Rankin observed.
Those good inventories, along with winterkill, the end of the California drought and somewhat higher milk prices all figure into the overall price of hay, as does the weather.
The 2017 growing season featured a very wet spring and summer for most regions. That makes three years that the beginning of the growing season has featured wet conditions across many parts of the United States, Rankin said.
"This was the worst I have ever tried to get hay up in the early season," farmers in New York state told him, citing low-quality harvests and field damage.
"There's lots of lower quality forages available, but premium-plus hay may be hard to come by and it's going to be expensive," Rankin said.
In the West, he observed, California dairies are feeding less alfalfa than ever. In 2013, Holsteins were chowing down on nine pounds of dry alfalfa a day. That has dropped to seven pounds, he said, which is thought to be a record low.
Corn picture
Corn fields feature "a whole lot of ugly," Rankin said, ticking off nitrogen losses, lower yields and the specter of mycotoxins and molds.
In 2017, there will be plenty of corn silage variation because of drought-stressed corn plants, barren areas, short plants, and plants with no ears because of pollination and drought challenges. In Illinois, Hutjens said, starch levels range from 25-49 percent.
There will be ensiling risks due to processing and length of chop, and poor fermentation due to dry silage and packing problems, he warned.
Hay woes
When it rains, forage cutting is delayed and quality is reduced.
In the windrow, the rain leaches away or chews up the soluble carbohydrates and energy. Microbial activity is unleashed, resulting in increased risk of molds and mycotoxins.
The end result is lower fiber digestibility, more ash and, overall, lower relative forage quality and lower yields. Fermentation is impacted, making inoculations especially beneficial.
"Persistent rain, on first crop or any crop, is just not a good deal," Rankin observed.
Taking in the big picture, he noted very little dairy quality forage was made early, lots of corn was planted late, and wildfires and hurricanes damaged wide swathes of farmland.
August came in unseasonably cool, but thankfully, September was a saving grace for the Midwest and East, giving farmers the gift of a terrific stretch of growing weather that virtually made their crops.
Using feed analysis programs
To locate the best buys in feeds, Hujens champions the use of FeedVal 6.0, a computer program that allows a dairy producer to use local prices and select the nutrient values he considers important. The feed analysis program then indicates the values of feed based on other available feeds, listing the feed, the current price and the breakeven price.
For instance, a look at September 2017 FeedVal shows shelled corn with a current Midwest price of $3.37 a bushel and a breakeven price of $5.23/bushel.
"It's a real steal, as far as that goes," Hutjens said.
Corn silage had a current price of $34 a ton and a breakeven price of $52 a ton.
On the other hand, high quality alfalfa was priced at $176/ton, but the breakeven price was back at $146/ton. In California, Hutjens noted, premium+ hay is costing farmers $30-$40 more per ton than it did in 2016.
Not surprisingly, a poll of the webinar's audience showed almost 70 percent intended to change their feeding program to include more corn silage this coming year.
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, prices were mostly steady. Activity and demand moderate to good in all classes. The NASS Colorado Crop Progress and Condition report for the week ending October 22, 2017 states that Pasture and Range conditions were rated 1 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 22 percent fair, 54 percent good, and 18 percent excellent. Alfalfa crop progress for fourth cutting was rated at 63 percent complete. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor heavy rain and snow were reported early in the period from the northern Pacific Coast into the northern Rockies, while hot, dry weather continued in the region’s southern tier. From the Cascades into the northern Rockies, heavy rain and mountain snow (1-6 inches liquid equivalent, locally more) led to widespread reductions of Abnormal Dryness, Moderate Drought, and Severe Drought. All prices reported are FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Prices reflect load lots of hay. If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the services of the Colorado Department of Agriculture website: www.coloradoagriculture.com. Northeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 170.00; Premium 160.00. Small Squares: Premium 250.00 (7.75 per bale), small lot. Grass Large Squares: Fair 170.00, small lot. Small Squares: Premium 307.00-316.00 (8.75-9.00 per bale), small lot. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 180.00; Fair 115.00. Small Squares: Supreme 220.00 (7.00 per bale); Premium 200.00 (6.00 per bale). Grass Round Bales: Premium 170.00. Small Squares: Premium 245.00 (6.50 per bale), retail. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 190.00; Premium 180.00; Fair 115.00; Utility 105.00. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa Small Squares: Supreme 250.00 (12.00 per bale), retail. Grass Small Squares: Premium 210.00 (7.00 per bale). Orchard Grass Small Squares: Premium 285.00 (13.00 per bale), retail. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay. Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas Grass Large Squares: Good 150.00. Small Squares: Premium 210.00. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Northeast: Weld, Washington, Morgan, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Lincoln, Elbert, Adams, Sedgwick, Yuma, Larimer, Jefferson, Douglas, Kit Carson, Phillips, Logan, Boulder, Arapahoe, and El Paso. Southeast: Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, Otero, Prowers, Crowley, and Pueblo. San Luis Valley: Saguache, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Rio Grande, and Mineral. Southwest: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Montezuma, Dolores, San Juan, Hinsdale, Archuleta, and La Plata. Mountains and Northwest: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Gunnison, Teller, Grand, Chaffee, Park, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Summit, Lake, and Eagle.
Nebraska Hay Summary
Week Ending October 27, 2017
Compared to last week alfalfa and grass hay sold unevenly steady.
Ground and delivered hay and dehy pellets sold steady. Demand was light to
moderate in most areas of the state. The best demand continues for top quality
grass hay for weaning fresh bawling calves and for ground hay to area
backgrounders and feedlots. Other prospective buyers are busy with fall harvest
or are moving cattle off of summer grass and have put buying hay on the back
burner. Several reports across the state of fourth and fifth cutting alfalfa
getting cut with some of it dry enough to bale. Others are busy with high
moisture corn, combining soybeans, chopping earlage and some have started on
combining dry corn. All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn,
unless otherwise noted.
Eastern/Central Nebraska
Alfalfa: Supreme large square bales 160.00, few sales 200.00; Premium large
square bales 140.00-150.00. Good large square bales 150.00. Premium large round
bales 110.00. Premium small square bales 190.00. Alfalfa/Orchard grass: Premium
large square bales 150.00. Grass Hay: Good large round bales 80.00-90.00; fair
large rounds 65.00-70.00. Premium small square bales of prairie hay 150.00. Rye
straw in large round bales 75.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 110.00. Dehy
Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 195.00-210.00.
Platte Valley area of Nebraska
Alfalfa: Supreme large round bales 140.00. Good round bales 80.00-87.50,
fair to good large round bales 75.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa
120.00-125.00. Alfalfa/Stover mix 110.00, Ground and delivered cornstalks
90.00-95.00. Dehy pellets 17 percent protein 185.00.
Panhandle of Nebraska
Alfalfa: Premium large square bales 160.00; Good large square bales
135.00-142.50; Fair large square bales 120.00. Large round bales 80.00-
90.00 delivered. Alfalfa/Orchard grass: Good large square bales 130.00.
Orchard grass: Premium large square bales 140.00-150.00. Grass hay: Large
round bales 125.00 delivered. Oat hay in large square bales 100.00.
Straw: Large round bales or large square bales 60.00-70.00.
Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Hay Report
Compared to last week, prices were mostly steady with demand moderate in all regions. The NASS Wyoming Crop Progress and Condition report for the week ending October 22, 2017 stated Pasture and range condition rated 6 percent very poor, 18 percent poor, 48 percent fair, 26 percent good, and 2 percent excellent. Alfalfa third cutting is 85 percent complete. The NASS Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week ending October 22, 2017 states that alfalfa fourth cutting was 93 percent complete. Pasture and range condition rated 2 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 43 percent fair, 39 percent good, and 5 percent excellent. The NASS South Dakota Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week ending October 22, 2017 states that pasture and range condition rated 29 percent very poor, 23 percent poor, 25 percent fair, 23 percent good, and 0 percent excellent. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa Large Squares: Good/Fair 120.00-125.00. Round Bales: Good/Fair 120.00-125.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay. Central and Western Wyoming Alfalfa/Grass Mix Large Squares: Good 140.00. Small Squares: Good 135.00 (4.50 per bale). No reported quotes for other classes of hay. Western Nebraska Alfalfa Large Squares: Good 125.00-135.00. Large Rounds: Good 135.00. Ground and Delivered: 135.00. Oats Large Rounds: Good 125.00. No reported quotes for other classes of hay. Western South Dakota No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Corsica, SD Hay and Straw Auction
For Monday Oct 23, 2017 Receipts: 12 Loads Last Week: 10 Loads Last Year: 11 Loads All prices dollars per ton FOB Corsica, SD. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Premium: Large Rounds, 2 loads 110.00-127.50. Good: Large Rounds, 6 loads 92.50-102.50. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 3 loads 105.00-115.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 1 load 82.50.
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 9,973/4,714 Last week: 8,640/4,582 Last year: 9,937/3,539
Hay market activity slow; demand light for most classes of hay; prices steady.
Fieldwork continues to be quite active with producers busy cutting corn, beans
and milo and planting wheat and rye. This leaves little time to move hay.
According to the US Drought Monitor, moderate drought conditions improved in
Marshall and Nemaha Counties, while the surrounding area and to the east
returned to normal thanks to recent heavy rainfall. Conditions also improved to
normal across a large swath from southeastern Kansas to northeastern Oklahoma,
where up to 2 inches of rain fell over the past week. The abnormally dry (D0)
category decreased to 16.69 pct, while moderate drought (D1) decreased to .64
pct. Alfalfa fourth cutting was 94 pct complete. If you have hay for sale,
and/or need hay here in Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange:
www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.
Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, steady; grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady with
firmer undertones; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 240.00-250.00.
Dairy, .80-.90/point RFV, Supreme 150.00-165.00, Premium 145.00-155.00, Good
125.00-145.00. Stock or Dry Cow alfalfa, 100.00-110.00. Fair/Good grinding
alfalfa, 100.00.00-110.00 with an instance at 115.00-120.00. Ground and
delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 130.00-140.00, with a couple
instances at 145.00. The week of 10/15-10/21, 9,973T of grinding alfalfa and
1,018T of dairy alfalfa were delivered.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, alfalfa pellets, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered
steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 7.50-8.50/bale, Dairy, .75-
.85/point RFV. Supreme 140.00-150.00, Premium 130.00-145.00, Good 110.00-130.00.
Stock cow alfalfa, 80.00-90.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 95.00-105.00 with an
instance at 110.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 120.00-130.00 with
an instance at 135.00. The week of 10/15-10/21, 4,714T of grinding alfalfa and
975T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. Alfalfa pellets: Sun Cured 15 pct protein
150.00-160.00, 17 pct protein 155.00-165.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 200.00-205.00.
Grass hay: none reported. Sudan large rounds 70.00-80.00. Straw large squares
50.00-60.00.
Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 210.00-220.00. Dairy .75-.85/point RFV. Stock
cow alfalfa 90.00-100.00 with an instance at 125.00-135.00. Fair/Good grinding
alfalfa 75.00-85.00 with an instance at 90.00. Ground and delivered, 90.00-
100.00. Grass hay: bluestem, premium small squares 105.00-120.00. Good, mid and
large squares 80.00-95.00, large rounds 60.00-70.00. Brome: small squares 6.00-
8.00/bale. Good, mid and large squares 100.00-120.00, large rounds 75.00-85.00.
Oat hay, large squares 120.00-130.00. Straw, none reported.
Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, ground/delivered steady, grinding alfalfa 10.00 higher; movement
slow. Alfalfa: small squares, horse quality none reported. Goat, 170.00-180.00.
Dairy, Premium/Supreme .80-.95/point RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 85.00-95.00.
Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 75.00-85.00 with an instance at 90.00. Ground and
delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 90.00-100.00.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, ground/delivered, grinding alfalfa, grass hay steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse, none reported. Dairy .90-1.00/point RFV, Supreme 165.00-
185.00. Premium 160.00-175.00, Good 140.00-160.00. Stock Cow, good 110.00-
120.00. Fair/Good, grinding alfalfa, 80.00-90.00. Ground and delivered, 110.00-
120.00. Grass hay: bluestem, small squares 5.00-6.00/bale, large squares 90.00-
100.00, large rounds 60.00-70.00. Brome: Good, small squares 6.00-7.00/bale
delivered, mid and large squares, 100.00-110.00, good large rounds 75.00-80.00.
Straw, small squares, 4.00-5.00/bale, large squares 75.00-85.00, large rounds
65.00-75.00.
Monday, October 23, 2017
Most hay prices steady
In Nebraska and the East River area of South Dakota, alfalfa and grass hay sold unevenly steady. Ground and delivered hay steady. Dehydrated pellets sold mostly steady to $2 lower. On the most part, demand was light to moderate in most areas of the state, according to the USDA Market News Service, Oct. 13. Prices given on per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Eastern/central—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $160; premium, large squares, $140-$150, small squares, $190. Good grass hay, large rounds, $80-$85; good, large rounds of bromegrass, $75/bale; premium, small squares, $150, small squares brome, $6/bale. Oat hay, large rounds, $100. Rye straw, large rounds, $75. Cane hay, large rounds, $50. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $110. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $195-$210.
Platte Valley—Good alfalfa, rounds $80-$87.50; fair/good, large rounds, $75. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $120-$125. Alfalfa stover mix, $110. Ground and delivered cornstalks, $90-$95. Dehydrated pellets, 17% protein, $185.
Panhandle—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $160; good, large squares, $135-$142.50; fair, large squares, $120. Good alfalfa orchard grass, large squares, $130. Premium orchard grass, large squares, $140-$150. Oat hay, large squares, $100. Straw, large rounds and large squares, $60-$70.
East River area of South Dakota—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $150-$170; premium/supreme, large squares, $150; good, large squares, $140-$150, large rounds, $125; fair, large squares, $120, large rounds, $100-$120, old crop, $105; utility/fair, large squares and rounds, $85-$90. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% $165, 17%, $170. Alfalfa meal, 17% $175. Premium, alfalfa grass mix, large squares, $140-$150. Premium grass, small squares, $5/bale; good, large rounds, old crop, $130; fair, large rounds, $100. Wheat straw, large squares, $110, large rounds, $90. Bean straw, large squares, $55. Cornstalks, large rounds, $45 old crop.
In Iowa, alfalfa and grass hay sold steady to firm. Demand good for all classes of hay and bedding materials.
Rock Valley—Premium alfalfa, large rounds, $117.50-$120, large rounds, $115-$122.50; good, large squares, $105, large rounds, $95-$112.50. Premium grass, large rounds, $122.50-$130; good/premium, large rounds, $110-$117.50 good, large rounds, $90-$105; utility, large rounds, $65. Oat hay, large rounds, $75-$87.50. Straw, large squares, $100. Cornstalks, large rounds, $67.50-$70. Bean stubble, large squares, $40-$45.
In Minnesota, prices were generally steady.
Fair alfalfa, large rounds, $70-$75. Good grass, large rounds, $85; fair, 2 loads, $2.20-$2.60/bale, large rounds, $60-$75, large squares, $60; utility, large rounds, $50-$55. Good alfalfa grass mix, large rounds, $80-$95; fair, large rounds, $65. Cornstalks, large rounds, $35/bale.
In Montana, hay prices sold fully steady. Hay market activity was mostly moderate.
Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $200-$250, large squares, $150-$155; premium, large squares, $140-$155, large rounds, $150; good, large squares, $140-$155, large rounds, $140-$175, small squares, $140-$150; fair, large squares, $120-$150, old crop, $120, large rounds, $120-$150, small squares, $130; utility, large rounds, NA, large squares, $120. Premium grass alfalfa, small squares, NA; good, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA; fair, large squares, $125-$130, large rounds, $125; utility, large rounds, $90. Premium grass, large rounds, NA; good, large squares, $140, large rounds, $130-$135; fair, large squares, NA, large rounds, $115, long haul, $100; utility, large rounds, $105. Premium timothy grass, small squares, $210-$240, large rounds, NA; good, large rounds, NA. Barley straw, large squares, $43-$50, long haul, $40, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA. Wheat straw, SCMT, large squares, $38-$40, long haul, $40. NMT, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA. Wheat hay, large rounds, $120.
In Wyoming, western Nebraska and western South Dakota, prices were mostly steady with demand moderate to good in all regions.
Eastern Wyoming—Good/fair alfalfa, large squares, $120-$125, rounds, $120-$125. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Central/western Wyoming—Good alfalfa, small squares, $135. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Western Nebraska—Alfalfa, ground and delivered, $135. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
Western South Dakota—No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
In Colorado, hay prices were mostly steady. Activity and demand moderate to good in all classes.
Northeast—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $170; premium, large squares, $160, small squares, $250, small lot. Fair grass, small squares, $170 small lot; premium, small squares, $280, small lot. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $180, small squares, $220; good, large squares, $130-$140; fair, large squares, $115. Premium grass, rounds bales, $170, small squares, $245, retail. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $190; premium, large squares, $180; fair, large squares, $115. No reported quotes for other classes.
Southwest—Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $250. Premium grass, small squares, $210. Premium orchard grass, small grass, $285. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains/northwest—Good grass, large squares, $150; Premium, small squares, $210. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
In Missouri, hay supplies are moderate, demand is light and prices are steady.
Supreme alfalfa, RFV 185 $170-$220; premium, RFV 170-180, $150-$180; good, RFV 150-170 $120-$160, small squares $4.50-$5/bale; fair, RFV 130-150, $100-$120. Good mixed grass hay, $75-$100, small squares, $3-$4.50/bale, some alfalfa/grass mix. Fair/good mixed grass hay, $50-$80, small squares, $2.50-$3.50, large rounds, $20-$35. Fair/good bromegrass, $50-$80. Wheat straw, small squares, $3-$5/bale.
In Oklahoma, alfalfa trade continued very slow with demand very light for all offerings. Movement very light.
Central—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $125-$130; good, large squares, mostly $100-$110; fair/good, round bales, few large squares, $90-$100. Good bermuda grass hay, 4 x 5 bales, $25-$45/bale, 5 x 6 bales, $40-$60. Mixed grass, 4 x 5, rounds, $30-$40/bale.
Eastern—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $120; good , large squares, $100-$115, small squares horse hay, 60-70 pounds, mostly $10-$12/bale. Mixed grass hay, 5 x 6 bales, $30-$50. Good bermuda 5 x 6 bales, $50-$65/bale. Mixed grass, 4 x 5 bales, $30-$40/bale. Soybean crabgrass, 4 x 5 1/2 bales, $35/bale, small squares, good mixed grass or bermuda, $4-$6/bale.
Western—Premium alfalfa, large squares, few sales $120-$130; good, $90-$110. Grinding alfalfa, $60-$65. Good wheat hay, 5 x 5 1/2 to 5 x 6 bales, mostly $50/bale, $80/ton. Good bermuda horse quality, $65-$70/bale in 5 x 6 bales, good bermuda cow hay, 5 x 6 bales, $45-$60/bale; 4 x 5 bales, $35-$45/bale, 5 x 6 bales wheat straw, $40-$45/bale.
In Texas, most hay classes traded fully steady as demand increased.
Panhandle/High Plains—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $180-$230, large rounds, 1200 lbs., delivered, $90-$100/bale; good/premium, large squares, delivered, $170-$180, small bales delivered, $231-$288.75. Ground alfalfa, delivered to feedlots, $150-$160, calf, $160-$165, brown, $120. Good/premium coastal bermuda, large rounds, delivered $180. Wheat straw, large bales, delivered, $80. Cornstalks, ground and delivered, $105. Oat hay, large bales, delivered, $80. Bluestem, large bales, delivered, $95.
Far west Texas/Trans Pecos—Premium/supreme alfalfa, small squares, delivered local or FOB, $250-$297, large squares, delivered, $205-$220, large squares, FOB, $160-$170; good/premium, large squares, delivered, $190-$205, large squares, FOB, $140-$160; fair/good, large squares, FOB, $135-$140.
North/central/east—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $220-$235; good/premium, large squares, delivered, $205-$220. Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$265, large rounds, FOB $80-$100; fair/good, small squares, FOB, $165-$198.
South—Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$265, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $100-$140; fair/good, small squares, FOB, $165-$198, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $70-$100. Grass mix, large rounds, FOB, $80.
In New Mexico, alfalfa hay prices unchanged. Trade was slow, demand light.
Eastern—Premium/supreme, baled alfalfa, large squares, $175-$200; good, large squares, $145-$165; fair, large squares, $125-$145. Ground hay, $145-$165 (feedlot hay). Oat hay, $130/ton delivered from Colorado.
Southeast—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $180, small bales, $240/ton loaded on truck; good, large squares, $145-$165; fair, $120-$145 to dairies.
South/southwest—Premium/supreme bales alfalfa, large squares, $165-$180, small bales alfalfa, $240/ton, $7-$8/bale FOB; good, large squares, $135-$145, small bales, $6-$7/bale; fair, large squares, $110-$125, small bales, $5/bale; utility, large squares, $90. Corn silage, $46/ton net back to farmer 68% moisture.
North Central—Premium/ supreme baled alfalfa, small squares, $7-$8/bale; good, small squares, $5-$6/bale.
Weekly Utah Hay Market Report
Utah Hay prices prices mostly firm, with trading slow on all Quality's. Majority
of movement on previous contracts. Lower quality hay demand is light with good supplies.
Confirmed sales 6,300 tons.
Guidelines for Alfalfa Hay: Visual exam and intent of sale; Relative Feed Value (RFI.J);
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF); Crude Protein (C?). USDA Grades are based on 100 % Dry Matter
Content. All prices are in dollars per ton, FOB at stack, Unless Otherwise noted. Bales
large and small.
Northern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme No I dairy: 120—140.00; Premium: 100.00—120.00;
Good Feeder: 80.00-95.00. Fair: 60.00-80. 00; Low: No Quote.
Premium retail horse sales 100.00—150.00.
Central Area: Alfalfa: Supreme # 1 dairy 120.00—140.00; Premium Dairy: 100.00—110.00;
Good Feeder: 80.00-90.00; Fair: 60.00-80.00; Low: scarce.
Oat Hay: No Quotes. Premium retail horse sales: 110.00—150.00.
Southern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme #1 dairy: 120.00—150.00; Premium 100.00—130.00; Good
Feeder: 80.00—93.00; Fair: 60.00—80 .00; Low: no quotes
Uintah Basin: Alfalfa: Supreme dairy: 100.00—130.00; premium dairy: 90.00—100.00;
Good Feeder: 75.00-90.00; Fair: 50.00-70.00; Low: scarce.
Premium retail horse sales: 150.00-180.00.
Note: Low quality hay can be weedy, or weather damaged or all of the above.
Detailed Quotations Utah (Bales — large anci small in stack), last quoted sales are
sales more than two weeks old.
Alfalfa Small and Large Square Bales last quoted sales
Retail Horse (small lots) 150.00-180.00
Supreme Dairy 130.00-150.00 last quote
Premium Dairy 90.00-125.00 last quote
Good 70.00-85.00
Fair 50.00-70.00
Low n/q
Alfalfa Standing: 70.00-85.00/ton
Friday, October 20, 2017
Weekly Montana Hay Report
Compared to last week: Hay prices sold fully steady.
Hay market activity this week was mostly slow. Producers
in western Montana continue to put up 3rd cutting, as the
forecast has turned in their favor. Many cattlemen are busy
selling calves and have not been active in buying hay. The
majority of hay sold this week was 3rd cutting as many producers
are trying to move hay straight out of the fields. On a more
national outlook, US hay production estimated by USDA-NASS
was just shy of 132 million tons for 2017, 3 million tons
less than was produced in 2016. NASS also estimates total hay
supply is down just shy of 2%. All prices are dollars per ton
and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, 200.00-250.00
Large squares, 150.00-155.00
Premium: Large squares, 140.00-155.00
Large rounds, 150.00
Good: Large squares, 140.00-155.00
Large rounds, 140.00-175.00
Small squares, 140.00-150.00
Fair: Large squares, 120.00-150.00, Old crop 120.00
Large rounds, 120.00-150.00
Small Squares, 130.00
Utility Large rounds, NA
Large squares, 120.00 3rd
Grass/Alfalfa:Premium: Small squares, NA
Good: Large rounds, 150.00
Small squares, NA
Fair: Large squares, 125.00-130.00
Large rounds, 125.00
Utility: Large rounds, 90.00
Grass: Premium Large rounds, NA
Good: Large squares, 140.00
Large rounds, 130.00
Fair: Large squares, NA
Large rounds, 115.00; long haul 100.00
Utility: Large rounds, 105.00
Timothy
Grass: Premium: Small squares, 210.00-240.00
Premium: Large rounds, NA
Good: Large rounds, NA
Barley Large squares, 43.00-50.00; long haul 40.00
straw: Large rounds, NA
Small squares, NA
Wheat straw:
South central Montana Large squares, 38.00-40.00; long haul 35.00
Northern Montana Large squares, NA
Large rounds, NA
Wheat hay: Large rounds, 120.00
CME: Hay Production, Forage Supply Prospects for Cattle Producers Improving
US - Hay production and forage supply prospects for cattle producers are finishing the growing season in better shape than might have been expected at mid-year, reports Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc.
Drought conditions across the Northern Plains that began in late May and worsened into the early summer forced abnormally high numbers of cattle to be moved out of that region to feedlots or areas with better forage. Dry weather also became a bigger issue for the Pacific Northwest and Inter-mountain West as the summer progressed, leading to major wild fire challenges.
USDA-NASS (National Agricultural Statistics Service) estimated that hay production will be close to 132 million tons in 2017, down 3 million tons from last year. Meanwhile, range and pasture conditions have traced a typical seasonal pattern, declining from the spring to the fall as summer heat and dryness take a toll.
In 2016, range and pastures rated in good to excellent conditions at mid-year was at 59 per cent, declining to 46 per cent by mid-October. This year, mid-year range and pasture conditions were 57 per cent good to excellent, with a decline to 40 per cent in the most recent week. Better range and pasture condition in the Southeast and Southern Plains this year have been a counterbalance to problems in the West and Northern Plains.
Total hay supplies for the 2017-2018 crop year (May 2017-April 2018) are down almost 2 per cent from the prior year, given the smaller hay production this year. This matches up with a 2 per cent increase in roughage consuming animals in the US compared to 2016, due mostly an expanding beef cattle herd. Hay prices had been tracking above year earlier values since the Spring based on the combination of less hay supply versus more animals.
Grass hay values were surprisingly weak in August, mostly due to a 25 per cent price decline in Oklahoma, the third largest non-Alfalfa hay producing state. Grass hay prices were down 5 per cent in Texas, the largest producer of non-Alfalfa hay. California, Minnesota, and Ohio also recorded double-digit percentage declines in non-Alfalfa hay prices from July to August.
Carryover hay supplies from last year in Oklahoma were at the highest levels since 2008 at the end of April and triple the inventory on hand in April 2012 when Oklahoma experienced its last drought. These large supplies, coupled with favorable weather in August for pastures in Oklahoma put pressure on hay prices even though current year grass hay production is about the same as last year. Also, alfalfa hay production in Oklahoma is up more than 40 per cent from 2016.
Cattle producers in the Southern Plains are looking at a much improved situation compared to a year ago. Calf prices this August are up 8 per cent from the prior August while grass hay prices (non Alfalfa type) were 12% lower than a year earlier. The ratio of Oklahoma City steer calf prices (500-550#) to grass hay prices this August was 2.61:1, compared to 2.12:1 in August 2016 and 3.69:1 in August 2015. The current forage situation is encouraging for the beef cattle industry in the Southern Plains.
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