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