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