Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa trade very light on very light supplies. Movement was at a near 
standstill. Demand is very good and any alfalfa offered is immediately sold. 
Too few trades confirmed to establish trend this week but final sales moving 
sharply higher. Grass hay trading and movement were mostly moderate this week 
with most offerings of Fair quality mixed grass hay. Demand also very good 
for wheat straw although supplies of good wheat straw are very light. Central 
and eastern counties saw moisture supplies improve over the last two weeks 
and now need warmer weather to promote early grass growth. 

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 165.00-175.00.

Eastern Oklahoma: No sales confirmed.

Western Oklahoma:  One load Supreme quality large square bales 190.00. 
Premium quality large square bales 170.00-175.00. 

Grass Hay
Central Oklahoma: Good Bermuda 4 X 5 bales 45.00-60.00; 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.