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. Demand for dairy type hay slightly improved over recent weeks. Grass hay trade and movement at a near standstill and demand very light. Wheat planting, and in some cases replanting, very active. Some recently planted acreage was washed out during recent rains. Producers are also busy spraying for armyworm infestations. 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 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: Supreme quality 135.00. 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. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Oklahoma Hay Market Report
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