Weekly Montana Hay Report

Compared to last week:  Hay prices sold mostly steady to firm. 
A week of snowy weather is in the forecast and demand saw drastic 
improvements this week. Hay movement increased as many producers 
continue to sell through supplies. Demand for hay was moderate to 
good this week on moderate to heavy sales volume. Hay supplies in 
Eastern Montana continue to tighten. Demand for straw is very good 
and supplies are very tight. Limited sales were seen this week, 
however higher undertones were noticed. All prices are dollars per 
ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.


                                              
  Alfalfa:    Supreme:  Small squares, 200.00-250.00
                        Large squares, 150.00-155.00
              Premium:  Large squares, 140.00-155.00
                        Large rounds,  140.00-120.00 
                        Small squares, 180.00
              Good:     Large squares, 110.00-150.00       
                        Large rounds,  130.00-155.00
                        Small squares, 130.00-140.00
              Fair:     Large squares, 105.00-130.00
                        Large rounds,  115.00-140.00 
                        Small Squares, 130.00
              Utility   Large rounds,  100.00-105.00
                        Large squares, NA   

                
Grass/Alfalfa:Premium:  Small squares, NA
              Good:     Large rounds,  NA     
                        Small squares, 130.00-140.00
              Fair:     Large squares, NA
                        Large rounds,  100.00-120.00
              Utility:  Large rounds,  90.00


   Grass:     Premium   Large rounds,  NA
              Good:     Large squares, NA
                        Large rounds,  NA
              Fair:     Large squares, NA
                        Large rounds,  90.00-115.00
              Utility:  Large rounds,  NA   
                          

Timothy 
Grass:        Premium:  Small squares, 210.00-240.00
              Premium:  Large rounds,  NA
              Good:     Large rounds,  NA
           

Barley                  Large squares, 50.00-60.00
straw:                  Large rounds,  NA
                        Small squares, NA
                  

Wheat straw:

South central Montana   Large squares, 45.00-50.00
Northern Montana        Large squares, 50.00
                        Large rounds,  NA

Wheat hay:              Large rounds, 120.00

Corn stalk:             Large rounds, 45.00-75.00