Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa trading and movement remains extremely light. Demand for alfalfa is 
good but supplies are exhausted and buyers are waiting for new crop. Grass 
hay movement was light to moderate with supplies of good quality grass hay 
becoming very light. Wheat hay swathing will be underway in the coming week 
to 10 days and first cutting of alfalfa within the next two weeks. Yields of 
both wheat and first cutting alfalfa expected to be much lighter than 
average. The year's first severe weather including tornadoes hit the state on 
Wednesday but unfortunately brought little rain to the areas in greatest need 
of moisture.

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 
165.00-180.00.

Eastern Oklahoma: No sales confirmed.

Western Oklahoma:  Premium quality large square bales last confirmed sales 
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 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. Mixed grass 4 
x 5 bales 30.00-40.00.