Alfalfa trade and movement very light. Demand remains good to very good but supplies are extremely light. Most buyers now content waiting on new crop alfalfa. Majority of the state received minimal moisture this week in addition to colder than normal temperatures which has slowed new growth. The hay market was not fully tested but sales being reported were steady. Grass hay demand was good and movement moderate. Prices were steady. The bulk of remaining grass hay consists of mostly poor to fair quality mixed grass. 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 150.00-160.00. Fair to Good quality round and square bales 120.00-140.00. Eastern Oklahoma: No sales confirmed. Western Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales 150.00-160.00. Fair quality large round and large square bales 125.00-140.00. Grass Hay Central Oklahoma: Good Bermuda 4 X 5 bales 40.00-60.00; 5 X 6 bales 65.00- 80.00. Good mixed grass 4 X 5 round bales 30.00-45.00, mostly 35.00-40.00 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, 4 X 5 bales mixed grass 35.00-45.00. 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. Mixed grass 4 x 5 bales 30.00-40.00. Small square bales good mixed grass or Bermuda 4.00-6.00. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Friday, April 6, 2018
Oklahoma Hay Market Report
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