Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa trading was at a near standstill this week as supplies and offerings 
dried up. Movement was likewise very slow with a few loads moving to areas in 
northwest Oklahoma affected by wildfire. Demand is very good but buyers are 
either looking out of state or waiting on new crop. Grass hay supplies are 
very light and much of the remaining offerings are of mostly fair quality 
mixed grass. Rain returned to the state this week but amounts varied from a 
few tenths of an inch to just under 2 inches. Many areas hardest hit by 
wildfire received rain over the past few days and more is in the forecast. 

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, few at 180.00.

Eastern Oklahoma: No sales confirmed.

Western Oklahoma:  Premium quality large square bales 170.00-180.00. Several 
loads Fair to Good quality large square bales 140.00-150.00.

Grass Hay 
Central Oklahoma: Good Bermuda 4 X 5 bales 45.00-60.00. Good mixed grass 4 X 
5 round bales 30.00-45.00, mostly 35.00-45.00 per bale.

Western Oklahoma: Last confirmed sales: 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.