Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 02/02/2018

   
Somewhat of a rare statement the last few months but the past week was pretty 
average as far as late January weather goes.  The state continues to suffer 
from drought conditions as moisture has been in extremely short supply.  
Farmers are feeding a lot of hay and some are actually depleting what seemed 
to be a surplus of hay just a few month ago. Overall though there is still a 
moderate supply of hay and not really any problems finding hay to buy if that 
is needed. High quality top end hay however like nearly every year does 
required a bit more looking and leg work to locate.  Hay supplies are 
moderate, demand is moderate and prices are steady to firm. 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
small squares 6.50-8.00 per bale
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 160.00-200.00
Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 
small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale
Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-120.00 
 
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 75.00-100.00
Small squares 4.00-6.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix)
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 50.00-80.00
small squares 3.00-5.00 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