Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 12/01/2017

   
Drought conditions in the southern part of the state continue to worsen with 
near 75 percent of the state appearing in the latest drought monitor. That 
number is nearly the same as last week. The percent in severe drought has not 
changed much with slightly over 16 percent being reported. Several producers 
are feeding some hay especially in the South central area which is the driest 
part of the state. Luckily the state has plenty of hay currently. The major 
concern and one problem more serious than hay supply is the supply of stock 
water. Many farmers are reporting ponds are extremely low and are likely to 
freeze dry if cold weather sets in unless some major rains provide some run 
off soon. 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) 180.00-250.00
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 

Good quality Bromegrass 100.00-150.00
Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-80.00

Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale