Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa trade and movement at a near standstill this week. Supplies and 
offerings becoming increasingly hard to find. Demand is good but most buyers 
waiting on new crop. Western Oklahoma suffered a series of wildfires that 
combined were the most severe and destructive in the state's history. Most 
hay movement this week consisted of donated and purchased hay moving into 
affected areas. Grass hay trading light to moderate this week. Much needed 
rainfall is forecast for the weekend. Over 35 percent of the state is rated 
in extreme to exceptional drought. More than 92 percent of the state's wheat 
crop is in fair to very poor condition.

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 last confirmed sales 
165.00-175.00.

Eastern Oklahoma: No sales confirmed.

Western Oklahoma:  Premium quality large square bales 170.00-180.00. 

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.