Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary

Week ending Nov 12, 2017

   Compared to last years start of season Alfalfa hay prices 10.00-
30.00 per ton higher.  Dry conditions and a shortage of forage are
contributing factors for higher prices.  Trade active, demand good.
Southern and southwestern areas are 80-100 % through first cutting.

Eastern region: 

Baled Alfala:  Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; 260.00;  
Good quality; 230.00 del from out of state.    

Ground hay:  205.00-210.00 

Southeastern regions:

Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; 240.00 del
to dairies.
 
Small bales; Premium and Supreme 275.00-300.00 per ton loaded on truck. 

Southern and Southwestern region:

Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales, Premium and Supreme 200.00-210.00
delivered to dairies.

Small bales alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: 275.00-300.00 per
ton; 9.00-10.00 per bale FOB.

Wheat hay; large bales 160.00-175.00 per ton. 

North central Region:

Baled alfalfa: NA