Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa trade mostly moderate to active. Movement was mostly moderate. Demand 
remains very good for all alfalfa offerings. Alfalfa prices 5.00-10.00 
higher. Supplies continue to dwindle and buyers are actively searching for 
all qualities. Grass hay trade fairly active and movement moderate to active. 
Demand good for good quality grass hay offerings, moderate to good for lower 
quality offerings. A winter storm brought a trace of moisture to portions of 
eastern Oklahoma this week but nothing significant. Drought conditions are 
worsening and ground water is becoming short in some areas.

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: Few loads Premium quality large square bales 140.00. Fair 
to Good quality round and square bales 120.00-130.00. 

Eastern Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales 130.00-140.00. Good 
quality large square alfalfa 110.00-130.00.

Western Oklahoma: Supreme quality 175.00. Premium quality large square bales 
135.00-150.00. Fair quality large round and large square bales 120.00-130.00.

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.