Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa trade and movement slow to moderate. Demand is very good but supplies 
are very light. Buyers are increasingly looking out of state for alfalfa. 
Prices steady to firm in the light test. Grass hay trade moderate to active. 
Movement moderate to active. Demand good for good quality grass hay, moderate 
for lesser quality offerings. Warmer weather has moved into the state but 
lower temperatures are forecast for the weekend. Dry conditions persist 
across the state and the drought is expanding. Light moisture is forecast 
later this week. 

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 140.00-150.00. Fair to 
Good quality round and square bales 120.00-130.00. 

Eastern Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales 130.00-150.00. 

Western Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales 140.00-150.00, one load 
170.00. Fair quality large round and large square bales 125.00-135.00.

Grass Hay
Central Oklahoma: Very Good Bermuda 4 X 5 1/2 bales 65.00-75.00; Good Bermuda 
4 X 5 bales 40.00-50.00 per bale, 5 X 6 bales 50.00-70.00 per bale. Good 
mixed grass 4 X 5 round bales 30.00-45.00, mostly 35.00-40.00 per bale. 
Bermuda grass small square bales 7.50-9.00 per bale.

Western Oklahoma: Good Bermuda horse quality 65.00-75.00 per bale in 5 X 6 
bales, Good Bermuda cow hay 5 X 6 bales 50.00-70.00 per bale, 4 X 5 bales 
mixed grass 35.00-45.00 per bale. 

Eastern Oklahoma:  Mixed grass hay in 5 X 6 bales 40.00-50.00. 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. Small square bales good mixed grass or Bermuda 4.00-6.00 per bale.

Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.