Iowa Hay Summary

Week Ending  March 16, 2018

For this week: Hay prices trended steady this week. Temperatures this week look to be in the low
50's for the high, with a slight chance of snow this weekend. No accumulation is expected. 

Iowa experienced extreme temperature flucuations in temperature for the second month in a row
with temps ranging from below 0 to 50+ degrees. Grain movement picked up this month as grain
prices increased. Livestock producers have been busy with calving. Overall, livestock conditions
were reported as normal with some reports of stress on livestock due to the large temperature
swings. Ice in feedlots made them hazardous and slowed down movement.

According to the Drought Monitor abnormally dry conditions continued to remained steady this
week at 26.95%. With only 10.04% seeing moderate drought conditions, which were focused in the 
south eastern portion of the state. Northeastern Missouri and adjacent southeastern Iowa 
received light precipitation during the week, with amounts approaching an inch in a few spots.
No changes were introduced this week as the region continues to benefit from the heavy 
precipitation several weeks ago. All prices FOB per ton unless otherwise noted. 

Alfalfa  Premium Large Squares      $215.00  -  $240.00

Alfalfa/Grass Premium Small Squares      $165.00  -  $190.00
                        Large Squares      $170.00  -  $230.00
   Large Rounds    $180.00  -  $180.00

                Good    Small Squares      $135.00  -  $160.00
          Large Squares      $140.00  -  $170.00
                        Large Rounds       $145.00  -  $175.00

  Fair    Small Squares      $105.00  -  $125.00
   Large Squares      $115.00  -  $125.00
   Large Rounds       $100.00  -  $135.00 

  Utility Large Rounds        $80.00  -  $80.00

Grass           Premium Large Rounds       150.00   -  $160.00           

  Good    Large Squares      $135.00  -  $145.00
  
  Fair    Small Squares      $125.00  -  $130.00
   Large Rounds    $110.00  -  $110.00

  Utility Large Rounds     $80.00  -  $80.00


 
Certified Organic Hay: None reported for the week of 03/10-16/2018