Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 05/11/2018

Another week of good progress in the state. Many farmers have completed 
corn planting and are now switching to soybeans. Hay cutting has also 
began for some with a few fields of alfalfa cut, as well as some hay being 
cut and wrapped. Warmer temperatures have been very welcomed, but with that 
also comes an increased need of a good rain, especially for areas which were 
already extremely dry in the northern part of the state. These areas aren’t 
really sure there will be any hay to cut without some moisture.  Hay supplies 
are light to moderate, demand is light to moderate and prices are steady. 
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for 
both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory visit 
http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay 
http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless 
specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales 
based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs).

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185) 180.00-250.00
small squares 6.50-8.00 per bale
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 160.00-200.00
Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 
small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale
Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-120.00 
 
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 100.00-150.00
Small squares 4.00-6.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix)
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 50.00-100.00
small squares 3.00-5.00 per bale
Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 25.00-50.00 per large round bale 

Good quality Bromegrass 100.00-150.00
Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-80.00

Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale