Iowa Hay Summary

Week Ending  Friday,  October 20, 2017

For this week:  Hay prices  were slightly higher. Straw was in demand as producers were
Most parts of Iowa recieved rain throughout the week limiting time spent in the field.
 in search of bedding. Producers spent most of this week harvesting corn and soybeans,
planting cover crops and hauling manure per (NASS).

According to the Drought Mitigation Center upwards of 600% of typical precipitation fell
this past week leading to significant improvement in Iowa's drought conditions. D1-D4
drought conditions this week were at 8.69%, down from 23.97% the previous week. All
drought conditions issues are located in the southeastern portion of the state. Looking
at the forecast, this weekend temperatures continue in the low 70's Next week will see
much cooler temperatures in the 50's for highs and high 30's for lows.

According to NASS 94% of the corn crop has reached maturity or beyond, which is two
days behind the 5 year average. 13% of corn has been harvested, over two weeks behind
average. Corn condition increased to 61% being reported in good to excellent condition.
96% of soybeans were dropping leaves, a day ahead of last year. 32% of soybeans have
been harvested, the lowest percentage by this date since 1985. Soybean condition
increased slightly to 63% 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           125.00  -     140.00
                        Large Round             95.00  -     135.00

Grass           Good    Large Round             85.00  -     85.00

                Fair    Large Round             70.00  -     70.00

Straw           Wheat   Large Squares          130.00  -     140.00
                Oat     Large Squares          100.00  -     100.00


Certified Organic Hay: No Hay to report for the week of 10/15-21/17