Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary

Week ending Nov 4, 2017

******Last report of season*****

   Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices steady.  Trade slow 
to moderate, demand light to moderate.  This will be the last hay
report of the season. All areas are wrapping up final cuttings.
Cooler night time temperatures have slowed hay growth.      

Eastern region: 

Baled Alfala:  Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; 175.00-200.00;  
Good quality; 145.00-165.00; fair 125.00-145.00.    

Ground hay:  145.00-165.00 (feedlot hay)

Oat Hay: 130.00 per ton Del from Colorado.

Sudan Hay: 85.00 per ton large bales.

Southeastern regions:

Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; 180.00-200.00; 
Good; 150.00-165.00; Fair; 120.00-145.00 to Dairies.
 
Small bales; Premium and Supreme 240.00 per ton loaded on truck. 

Southern and Southwestern region:

Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales, Premium and Supreme 165.00-180.00; 
Good; 135.00-155.00   fair; 110.00-125.00; utility; 90.00.

Small bales alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: 240.00 per ton;
7.00-9.00 per bale FOB. Good 6.00-7.00; fair 5.00 per bale.

North central Region:

Baled alfalfa: small square bales; Premium and Supreme; 7.00-8.00 per bale
Good quality; 5.00-6.00 per bale.