Compared to two weeks ago: Hay prices sold fully steady. Hay sales are
light this week, however some producers are selling hay straight out
of the field. Rain has stopped most producers from finishing 1st cutting
or from starting in the first place. Many stands in eastern Montana are
starting to look very mature. With good weather conditions expected
over the next few weeks producers look to get very busy as they are behind
schedule due to rainy conditions. New crop contracts continue to come in
and prices are steady with two weeks ago. Colorado buyers continue to
pick up Montana hay on contract for late summer and early fall delivery.
With extreme drought conditions seen in both Colorado and New Mexico, buyers
are looking to Northern states to help fill needs. All prices are dollars
per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, 200.00-250.00 old crop
Large squares, NA
Premium: Large squares, 150.00-175.00 old crop
Large rounds, 150.00-170.00, New crop contract: 170.00 Delivered Eastern Montana
Small squares, NA
Good: Large squares, NA
Large rounds, 150.00-165.00, New crop contract: 115.00-125.00
Small squares, NA
Fair: Large squares, NA
Large rounds, 120.00-125.00 New crop
Small Squares, NA
Utility Large rounds, NA
Large squares, NA
Grass/
Alfalfa: Premium: Small squares, NA
Good: Large rounds, 150.00-160.00
Small squares, NA
Fair: Large squares, NA
Large rounds, 150.00-160.00
Utility: Large rounds, NA
Grass: Premium Large rounds, NA
Good: Large squares, NA
Large rounds, NA
Fair: Large squares, 110.00
Large rounds, NA
Utility: Large rounds, 100.00
Timothy
Grass: Premium: Small squares, 210.00-240.00
Premium: Large rounds, NA
Good: Large rounds, NA
Barley Large squares, NA
straw: Large rounds, NA
Small squares, NA
Wheat straw:
South central Large squares, NA
Large rounds, NA
Northern Large squares, NA
Large rounds, NA
Friday, June 29, 2018
Bi-Weekly Montana Hay Report
South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. Compared to last week: Hay prices continue to hold at mostly steady levels. Demand moderate at best, as end-users are currently only wanting to purchase feed as they need it. Interest is moderate, however buyers are very reserved and seeming to wait for 2nd cutting to be ready as 1st cutting in many areas did not test near as high as they were hoping. Much of the state has received adequate or abundant moisture in the past week. Weather has been less than ideal for getting hay to dry, as temps and humidity levels have been very high. Many areas of SE SD have experienced low land flooding in the past week, as rainfall totals in the past 10 days have been over 8 inches for some locations. West River looks very good, as rains have fallen out there as well. Drought monitor map still shows 2 big pockets of inadequate moisture, with just over 35 percent of the state experiencing Abnormally Dry to Severe Drought Conditions (D0-D3) All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. East River: Alfalfa: Premium to Supreme: Large Squares, 200.00. Premium: Small Squares, 200.00; Large Squares, 180.00. Good: Large Squares, 170.00-175.00; Large Squares and Rounds, 150.00 del to the dairy. Fair to Good: Large Squares 150.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 140.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 185.00; 17 pct 190.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 195.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares, 180.00. Good: Large Squares, 150.00; Large Rounds, 135.00. Fair to Good: Large Rounds, Delivered 135.00. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 125.00. Cornstalks: Large Rounds, 60.00. Straw: Large Squares, 110.00. Mulch: Large Rounds, 25.00 per bale. West River: Alfalfa: No Reported Sales. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Rounds, 100.00-120.00. Grass: No Reported Sales. Straw: No Reported Sales.
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 22,050 Last Week: 25,200 Last Year: 22,110
Compared to last Friday, new crop export and domestic Alfalfa and
Timothy firm. Trade active with very good demand for all classes and grades.
Retail/Feed store steady. Most exporters are waiting till July 6, 2018 to
see what happens on the tariff issue. All prices are dollars per ton and
FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Supreme 800 200.00-200.00 200.00
Premium 6000 190.00-190.00 190.00 Export
Good 2450 170.00-200.00 188.37
650 175.00-175.00 175.00 Export
500 200.00-200.00 200.00 Organic
Fair 450 160.00-160.00 160.00 Export
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 800 200.00-220.00 210.94 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 350 250.00-260.00 255.71 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Premium 1250 280.00-280.00 280.00 Export
Good 4900 250.00-250.00 250.00 Export
Fair 1750 190.00-300.00 226.86 Export
Timothy Grass
Small Square
Premium 1200 295.00-320.00 299.17 Export
Timothy Grass
In Windrow
Premium 450 290.00-290.00 290.00 Export
Bluegrass Straw
Mid Square
Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 17,200 Last Week: 4650 Last Year: 4100
Compared to last Friday, Alfalfa new crop firm. Trade active with good
demand especially for non-rained on dairy hay for immediate take out. Most
dairies are paying 1.00 per point per RFV. Exporters are having a difficult
time finding high end press hay. Retail/Feed store not tested this week.
Prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Premium/Supreme 400 183.00-187.00 184.50
Premium 4500 170.00-172.00 170.13
600 140.00-140.00 140.00 Excessive Moisture
700 145.00-145.00 145.00 Export
Good/Premium 2000 155.00-155.00 155.00
1000 145.00-145.00 145.00 Excessive Moisture
Good 1000 150.00-150.00 150.00
2500 140.00-140.00 140.00 Export
Fair/Good 1000 145.00-145.00 145.00 Excessive Moisture
Fair 3500 135.00-135.00 135.00 Export
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: All classes traded steady with very good demand.
According to the NASS Acreage report 6/29/18, California all hay area harvested
for 2018 is 1,050,000 acres versus 2017 number of 1,100,000 acres with the
United States 2018 is at 55,068,000 acres versus 2017 at 53,784,000 acres.
According to the NASS Crop Progress Report 6/25/18, A dry and warming pattern
began to established itself over California as a ridge of high pressure moved
into the area. Near midweek, a front of cool weather helped to alleviate some of
the warming caused by the building high pressure, and by midweek an offshore
flow increased. The hottest temperatures were felt over the weekend, with
temperatures reaching into the 100s across most of the inland areas.
Temperature highs ranged from the mid 60s to low 100s along the coast, lower 80s
to lower 90s in the mountains, mid 90s to mid 100s in the valley, and lower 100s
to mid 110s in the desert. Temperature lows ranged from the mid 30s to mid 50s
in the mountains, upper 40s to mid 50s along the coast, lower 50s to upper 60s
in the desert, and mid 50s to lower 60s in the valley. Safflower bloomed in the
Sacramento Valley, and garbanzo beans were harvested. In Tulare County wheat for
grain continued to be harvested, and wheat for straw was baled. Corn for silage
was tasseling. Alfalfa and cotton continued to be irrigated. Hay is reported
FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions are defined at bottom of
report.
Tons: 9985 Last Week: 18,050 Last Year: 15,070
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 200 130.00-130.00 130.00 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 200 125.00-125.00 125.00
Meadow Grass
Premium 100 180.00-180.00 180.00 Retail/Stable
Region 2: Sacramento Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 1020 230.00-240.00 238.04
50 240.00-240.00 240.00 Retail/Stable
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Premium 50 270.00-270.00 270.00 Retail/Stable
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 140 260.00-260.00 260.00
Premium/Supreme 400 240.00-240.00 240.00
275 275.00-275.00 275.00 Del
Premium 250 200.00-220.00 210.00 Retail/Stable
Good 300 240.00-245.00 242.50 Del
Grain Hay
Good 2000 120.00-120.00 120.00
Wheat Straw
Good 1500 122.00-122.00 122.00 Del
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley: No New Sales
Region 5: Southern California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 200 275.00-275.00 275.00 Retail/Stable
Forage Mix-Three Way
Good 100 220.00-275.00 247.50 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Good/Premium 2000 195.00-200.00 197.50
500 190.00-190.00 190.00 Export
Klein Grass
Premium 100 220.00-220.00 220.00
Sudan
Premium 600 170.00-170.00 170.00
The following are the counties included in each region:
Region 1: Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, and Plumas.
Region 2: Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer,
Yolo, El Dorado, Solano, Sacramento, Amador, and Alpine.
Region 3: San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Merced, Mariposa.
Region 4: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo.
Region 5: Kern, Northeast Los Angeles, and Western San Bernardino.
Region 6: Eastern San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial.
Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: All classes of hay traded 5.00 to 10.00
higher. Movement was moderate as supply remains low and demand high.
Most of the state was extremely dry causing supply of hay to continue to
decline as buyers search for hay and quality then freight tacks on to
keep prices climbing. The Panhandle is hoping for rain as producers have
planted hay grazer to bale for late summer hay. Only part of the state
that reported a significant amount of rainfall was the South as the
remnants of the tropical storm dumped several inches of rain. Prices for
hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted.
***Report will not be issued next week for the 4th of July holiday.
Report will resume Friday, July 13th.***
The Texas Department of Agriculture has Hay and Grazing phone set
up for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; the number is 1-
512-787-9966. The website for the hotline is:
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline.asp
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Panhandle/High Plains:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 270.00-295.00;
Good to Premium 250.00-270.00; Fair to Good 230.00-250.00.
Small bales: Delivered 264.00, 8.00-per bale
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 190.00-200.00.
Calf 210.00-230.00
Wheat Hay: Large Bales Delivered: 180.00-200.00.
Small Bales: Delivered: 6.25 per bale.
Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 160.00-180.00.
Rye: Large Bales: Delivered: 180.00.
Bluestem: Large Bales: Delivered: 45.00 per bale.
Cotton Burrs: Ground and Delivered: 65.00-75.00.
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos:
Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
290.00-360.00, 8.75-11.00 per bale.
Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 250.00-275.00; Fair to
Good 195.00-220.00.
Wheat: Large Bales: FOB: 200.00.
Triticale: Large Bales: FOB: 200.00.
North, Central, and East Texas:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 290.00-305.00;
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-297.00,
7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 198.00, 6.00 per bale.
Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 140.00-180.00, 70.00-90.00
per roll.
South Texas:
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-297.00,
7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 per
bale.
Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium
120.00-160.00, 60.00-80.00 per roll.
Oregon Weekly Hay Report
Compared to Jun 22: Prices trended generally steady compared to last
week prices. Retail/Stable type hay remains the most demanded hay. Most
hay growers have cut 2018 hay and a few are selling now. Recent rains
in the growing areas have slowed sales as those who hadn't baled are waiting
for hay in the field to dry and those who had baled now have rain damaged
hay. All sales in this report are new 2018 crop year hay, unless noted by
Old Crop.
Tons: 7993 Last Week: 800 Last Year: 915
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 50 210.00-210.00 210.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 28 230.00-235.00 230.54 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 100 215.00-215.00 215.00 Retail/Stable
Triticale/Fescue Mix
Small Square
Good 50 165.00-165.00 165.00 Retail/Stable
Eastern Oregon:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Premium 160 200.00-200.00 200.00
Good 500 160.00-170.00 166.00
Harney County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Good/Premium 6000 230.00-230.00 230.00 Organic
Klamath Basin:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Good 300 160.00-160.00 160.00 Rain Damage
Small Square
Good 200 160.00-160.00 160.00 Rain Damage
Fair/Good 100 130.00-130.00 130.00 Rain Damage
Fair 25 110.00-110.00 110.00 Rain Damage, Weedy
Meadow Grass
Small Square
Premium 10 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Lake County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Premium 440 220.00-220.00 220.00
Alfalfa/Orchard/Bluegrass Mix
Small Square
Premium 30 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Rock Valley Hay Auction
For Thursday, June 28, 2018 Receipts: 48 loads Last Week: 44 loads Last Year: 106 loads All sales FOB Rock Valley, Iowa, vicinity. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares, 1 load 182.50. Fair: Large Squares, 5 loads 95.00-130.00; Large Rounds, 17 loads 105.00-125.00. Grass: Good: Large Squares, 1 load 167.50; Large Rounds, 9 loads 140.00-175.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 1 load 117.50. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed: Good: Large Rounds, 2 loads 137.50-140. Fair: Large Rounds, 1 load 107.50. Rye: Large Rounds, 1 load 77.50. Straw: Large Squares, 2 loads 57.50-67.50; 1 load 135.00. Large Rounds, 1 load 107.50. Cornstalks: Large Rounds, 6 loads 50.00-57.50.
Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary
Week ending Jun 30, 2018 Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices steady. Trade active, demand good. Southern and southwestern areas are 50-90% into third cutting. Southeastern region 20-50% into third cutting. Northcentral areas between 2nd and third cutting. Eastern region: Baled Alfala: Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; 275.00-295.00; Good quality; 260.00-275.00 del from out of state. Feedlot Ground hay: 185.00-190.00; green ground hay 225.00. Baled wheat hay: 160.00-180.00 per ton. Southeastern regions: Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; 240.00 del Good quality 200.00-210.00 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 Good quality; 200.00 per ton delivered to dairies. Small bales alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: 275.00-300.00 per ton; 9.00-10.00 per bale FOB. North central Region: Baled alfalfa: Large square bales, premium and supreme; 200.00 per ton. Small bales: Premium quality 8.00-9.00 per bale.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Wyoming Hay Summary
Week ending June 29, 2018 Compared to last week comparable sales sold steady on a thin test. Some producers are finished with first cutting with many in the Western side of the state just getting started. Rain across most areas of hay production the last week. Some reports that the barley crop looks really good in several areas of Western WY. Been some talk with producers and dairy men on the price per point but nothing set in stone on the final price. Valley Video hay auction had another sale Thursday and there prices can be found at https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/to_gr325.txt on Friday. All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted. Prices are from the most recent reported sales. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa: Good Large Squares 165.00; Fair Large Squares 150.00. Alfalfa/Grass: Premium Large Squares 180.00 or 75.00 per bale, Good large squares 140.00-150.00; Fair large squares 130.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 235.00. Central and Western Wyoming Alfalfa: Premium Large Squares 160.00; Good Large Squares 125.00-135.00; Utility to Fair Large Squares 125.00 delivered. Alfalfa/Orchard Grass: Small Squares 200.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes 230.00- 260.00.
Oklahoma Hay Market Report
Alfalfa trade was slow on good demand and light offerings. Prices were fully steady in the very limited trade. Much needed rain moved into the state this week and brought most haying activities to a standstill. Growers expressed optimism about improved yields on future cuttings following the rains. Grass hay activity was also mostly slow this week. Supplies and offerings are light to moderate and demand very good. This week's rains softened drought conditions but extreme to exceptional drought conditions persist in western Oklahoma and ground water supplies are becoming a concern in portions of southern Oklahoma. 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 1-405-522-3753 or email jack.carson@ag.ok.gov. Central Oklahoma: Premium quality 180.00-200.00, mostly 190.00. Good quality large square and large round bales 160.00-170.00. Eastern Oklahoma: Small square bales Premium quality 250.00-300.00 per ton. Western Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales 180.00-200.00, mostly 190.00. Good quality bunk hay 150.00-165.00. Fair quality large round bales 140.00-150.00. Grass Hay Central Oklahoma: New Crop: Wheat hay in round and large square bales 90.00- 120.00 per ton, mostly 100.00-110.00 per ton. Mixed grass mostly 80.00 per ton. Western Oklahoma: New Crop: Wheat hay mostly in round bales 100.00-120.00 per ton. Eastern Oklahoma: New crop: Mixed grass hay in 4 x 5 and 4 X 5 1/2 bales 35.00-45.00, mostly 35.00 per bale.
Nebraska Hay Summary
Week Ending June 29, 2018 Compared to last week alfalfa sold steady on a thin test. Ground and delivered forages and dehy pellets sold steady. Demand was moderate to good. Most of the state has received rain showers this week with some areas in the northeastern part of the state getting 14-17 inches of rain over the weekend. A lot of crop and flood damage has occurred since Monday in this area of Nebraska. Some cattlemen have been cutting pastures and baling grass hay where yearling cattle have not been keeping up with the large amounts of grass. Some producers are starting on 2nd cutting with some still waiting to finish up on first. Appears there will be a large amount of cane, millet or sudan grass planted this summer as many are reporting its very hard to find seed. All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium large square bales 180.00; Good large round bales 120.00-135.00 delivered; Fair large rounds 80.00. Grass Hay: Premium large square bales 150.00. Dehy Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 240.00 Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large rounds 105.00-110.00. Cornstalk bales 65.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 130.00-140.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa/cornstalk mix 125.00-130.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 90.00-100.00. Dehy Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 215.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large round and large square bales 130.00, Good large square bales 160.00 delivered. Grass: Fair large round bales 97.50 delivered. Ground and delivered alfalfa 155.00-185.00. Sun-Cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 210.00-240.00.
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, trade active on good demand for small squares of grass hay. Trade activity and demand moderate on alfalfa hay. According to the U.S Drought Monitor for June 26, 2018, D2-D3 were pulled back a bit in far eastern Colorado, but the dry conditions further west resulted in D2-D3 expanding in central and west-central Colorado, and D4 expanding in west-central Colorado. June 25 USDA statistics indicated 53% of the pastures and rangeland in Colorado were in poor to very poor condition. 78.67 percent of the state falls in a D0- D4 Drought Category compared to 6.18 percent a year ago. Of those percentages, 52.31 percent falls into the D2-D4 categories. The NASS Colorado Crop progress report for week ending June 24, 2018, stored feed supplies were rated 7 percent very short, 19 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. 1st cutting Alfalfa hay progress is at 81 percent, 2nd cutting 3 percent. Pasture and range conditions percentages are 26 percent Very Poor, 27 percent Poor, 21 percent Fair, 24 percent Good, and 2 percent Excellent. The next available report will be Thursday, July 5, 2018. All prices reported are FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Prices reflect load lots of hay. If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the services of the Colorado Department of Agriculture website: www.coloradoagriculture.com. Northeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Small Squares: Premium 275.00 (8.25 per bale), Retail/Stable. Alfalfa/Grass Mix Rounds: Premium 185.00. Grass Mid Squares: Premium 215.00; Premium 295.00, Retail/Stable Small Squares: Premium 275.00-290.00 (8.00-8.50 per bale); Premium 370.00 (12.00 per bale), Retail/Stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Good 180.00. Small Squares: Premium 250.00 (7.00 per bale). Grass Small Squares: Good/Premium 350.00 (10.50 per bale), Retail/Stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. San Luis Valley Area Alfalfa Large Squares: Premium 350.00, Organic. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 260.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix Small Squares: Premium 235.00 (7.00 per bale), Old Crop; Fair 245.00 (8.00 per bale), Weedy. Grass Small Squares: Premium 215.00 (7.00 per bale), Old Crop; Premium 370.00 (12.00 per bale), Retail/Stable. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay. Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas Grass Small Squares: Premium 280.00 (7.75 per bale), Retail/Stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Northeast: Weld, Washington, Morgan, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Lincoln, Elbert, Adams, Sedgwick, Yuma, Larimer, Jefferson, Douglas, Kit Carson, Phillips, Logan, Boulder, Arapahoe, and El Paso. Southeast: Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, Otero, Prowers, Crowley, and Pueblo. San Luis Valley: Saguache, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Rio Grande, and Mineral. Southwest: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Montezuma, Dolores, San Juan, Hinsdale, Archuleta, and La Plata. Mountains and Northwest: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Gunnison, Teller, Grand, Chaffee, Park, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Summit, Lake, and Eagle.
Missouri Weekly Hay Summary
Week ending 06/29/2018 Over 70 percent of the state is now listed on the latest drought monitor. Although short term conditions might have improved just a little as the closest thing to a wide spread rain in a long time fell on Tuesday. Some areas saw 3-5 inches but most everyone got at least an inch. Dangerously high temperatures and heat indices seemed to settle over the state mid to late week which will quickly dry up any puddles that did not quickly get absorbed. Hay supplies are light. Demand is good. Hay prices are steady to firm. 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 5.00-7.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix) Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 60.00-120.00 small squares 4.00-5.50 per bale Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 30.00-50.00 per large round bale Good quality Bromegrass 100.00-150.00 Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-80.00 Wheat straw 2.50-6.00 per small square bale
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 9,288/5,684 Last week: 9,905/6,904 Last year: 11,736/4,521
Hay market trade activity is light to moderate. Demand remains very good for all
hay types due to concerns of the availability of hay later in the feeding
season. Yields for both alfalfa and grass hay are being reported below average.
Prices for all hay types mostly steady to firm. According to the U.S. Drought
Monitor, extreme drought was removed from southwest Kansas due to the most
recent rains. In eastern Kansas, abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions
were expanded as the region continues to miss out on the rain events and the
recent heat has rapidly worsened conditions. The abnormally dry (D0) category
is at 15 pct, moderate drought (D1) is at 34.5 pct, severe drought (D2) is at
26.5 pct, extreme drought (D3) is at 7 pct and exceptional drought (D4) was
eliminated. Per NASS, pasture and range conditions rated 6 percent very poor, 21
poor, 43 fair, 27 good, and 3 excellent. If you have hay for sale, and/or need
hay here in Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange:
www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.
Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay steady, ground/delivered steady to 5.00 higher,
grinding alfalfa steady to 10.00 higher; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small
squares 260.00-270.00. Dairy, .95-1.00/point RFV, Supreme 180.00-190.00, Premium
165.00-175.00, Good 150.00-160.00. New crop dairy alfalfa, 1.00/point RFV.
Stock or Dry Cow alfalfa, 140.00-155.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 165.00-
175.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 180.00-200.00 with
instances at 225.00-235.00. Grass hay: pasture mix small squares 8.00-9.00/bale.
Cornstalks: Large round 55.00-65.00, ground and delivered 95.00-105. The week of
6/17-6/23, 9,288T of grinding alfalfa and 1,250T of dairy alfalfa were
delivered.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, grass hay, alfalfa pellets, steady,
ground/delivered steady to 5.00 higher; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small
squares 190.00-200.00. Dairy, .95-1.00/point RFV, Supreme 180.00-190.00, Premium
165.00-175.00, Good 150.00-160.00. New crop dairy 1.00/point RFV. Stock cow
alfalfa, 145.00-160.00 delivered. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 140.00-160.00 with
instances at 165.00-175.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 170.00-
180.00 with an instance at 195.00. Alfalfa pellets: Sun Cured 15 pct protein
195.00-210.00, 17 pct protein 200.00-215.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 250.00-260.00.
Grass hay: none reported. Oat hay, large squares 85.00-95.00. Wheat hay, large
squares 145.00-155.00 delivered. Rye hay, large rounds, 75.00-85.00.
Cornstalks: none reported. Straw: none reported. The week of 6/17-6/23, 5,684T
of grinding alfalfa and 1,035T of dairy alfalfa were delivered.
Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, horse/goat, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, steady, grass hay
steady to 5.00 higher; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 220.00-245.00.
Dairy .95-1.00/point RFV. New crop dairy 1.00/point RFV. Stock cow alfalfa
160.00-170.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, none reported. Ground and
delivered, none reported. Grass hay: bluestem, premium small squares 115.00-
125.00 with an instance at 130.00. Good, mid and large squares 95.00-115.00 with
instances at 120.00-135.00, large rounds 90.00-100.00; Brome: small squares none
reported. Good, mid and large squares 115.00-125.00, large rounds 95.00-105.00.
Oat hay, mid squares 150.00-160.00. Straw, mid and large squares 60.00-70.00.
Mulch, none reported. The week of 6/17-6/23, 761T of grass hay were delivered.
Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered steady; movement slow.
Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 220.00-230.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme .95-1.00/point
RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 120.00-130.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 100.00-
120.00. New crop alfalfa 110.00-120.00 in the field. Ground and delivered
locally to feedlots and dairies, 120.00-130.00. Cornstalks: none reported.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, steady, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered steady
to 10.00 higher; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 9.00-
10.00/bale. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-200.00, Premium 170.00-
195.00, Good 160.00-170.00. New crop dairy, 1.00-1.05/point RFV. Stock Cow, good
120.00-125.00. Fair/Good, grinding alfalfa, 125.00-135.00. New crop grinding
alfalfa 165.00-175.00 delivered. Ground and delivered, 135.00-145.00. New crop
ground and delivered 165.00-175.00. Grass hay: bluestem, large squares 105.00-
115.00, large rounds 90.00-100.00; Brome: new crop small squares 8.00/bale, mid
to large squares 140.00-150.00 delivered, large rounds 150.00 delivered. Straw:
new crop small squares 6.00/bale, large squares 95.00-105.00, large rounds
80.00-90.00.
Corsica, SD Hay and Straw Auction
For Monday, June 25, 2018 Receipts: 17 Loads Last Week: 18 Loads Last Year: 18 Loads All prices dollars per ton FOB Corsica, SD. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Good: Large Rounds, 7 loads 95.00-112.50. Fair: Large Rounds, 4 loads 87.50-92.50. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 4 loads 100.00-135.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 2 loads 82.50-92.50.
Monday, June 25, 2018
Tariff uncertainty puts some Chinese hay orders on hold
Chinese customers are holding back on some orders of alfalfa from Washington’s Columbia Basin as they wait to see what happens with tariffs, a major U.S. hay exporter says.
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Some Chinese hay customers have put orders for Washington hay on hold while they wait to see if higher Chinese tariffs on U.S. hay stick, says Mark Anderson, president and CEO of Anderson Hay & Grain Co., a large West Coast hay exporter in Ellensburg.
“Things are up in the air for a couple of weeks. It’s too early to know how many will be affected,” said Anderson, calling it premature to say orders have actually been canceled.
Orders are transitioning from old to new crop hay so a 25 percent tariff, in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, is not that big a deal right now, he said. However, if the tariffs hold they could have “a big impact” on new crop alfalfa, he said.
China imports about 1 million tons of U.S. alfalfa annually, he said.
Japan, South Korea and other countries buy Washington Timothy hay, which China doesn’t take, he said.
There was some rain damage to first-cutting Columbia Basin alfalfa, leaving less premium hay than exporters would like, he said. Second-cutting is just getting ready to start, he said.
First-cutting Timothy is two-thirds to three-fourths done in the basin and Kittitas Valley, he said.
Most hay classes selling steady
In Nebraska, compared to last week, new crop baled hay too lightly tested for a market comparison, dehydrated pellets sold steady, according to the USDA Market News Service, June 15. Prices given on per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Eastern/central—New crop premium alfalfa, large squares, $180-$200; good, large squares, $140-$160; fair/good, large squares, $130. Good old crop, large squares, $165; fair/good, large squares, $130. Good grass hay, large rounds, $100-$105; premium, small squares, $150. Cane, large rounds, $65. Cornstalks, large rounds, $70. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $240.
Platte Valley—Premium new crop good, large rounds, $140 delivered; good, large rounds, $100 delivered. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $130-$140. Ground and delivered, alfalfa cornstalks, $120-$125. Ground and delivered alfalfa soybean stubble mix, $115-$120. Ground and delivered soybeans stubble, $85. Ground and delivered cornstalks, $90-$100. Dehydrated pellets, 17% protein, $215.
Western—Fair/good new crop alfalfa, large rounds, $120. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $150-$190. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $210-$240.
In South Dakota, East River and West River areas, alfalfa new crop prices mostly steady with last week, alfalfa pellets and meal $5 higher, all other classes of hay and bedding materials had no comparison. Demand was good for new crop hay as the cold wet spring depleted many hay reserves.
East River—Premium alfalfa, small squares, $200; good/premium, large squares, new crop, $160-$175; fair, large rounds, $135. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $180, 17% protein $185. Alfalfa meal, 17% protein, $190. Good alfalfa grass mix, large rounds, $135. Good grass, large rounds, $125. Wheat straw, no reported sales. Cornstalks, no reported sales.
West River—Alfalfa, no reported sales. Alfalfa grass mix, no reported sales. Grass, no reported sales. Straw, no reported sales. Cornstalks, no reported sales.
In Iowa, all hay classes traded steady.
Rock Valley—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $155; good, large squares, $132.50-$145, large rounds, $127.50-$140; fair, large squares, $115-$125, large rounds $105-$125; utility, large squares, $102.50, large rounds, $85-$87.50; baleage, $67.50. Premium grass, large rounds, $160-$162.50; good, large rounds, $135-$145; fair, large rounds, $120-$130; utility, large rounds, $110-$117.50. Utility alfalfa grass mixed, large rounds, $112.50. Rye hay, large rounds, $60. Straw, large squares, $62.50-$75, large rounds, 2 loads, $55, 1 load, $125. Cornstalks, large rounds, $45-$57.50.
In Minnesota, prices were generally steady.
Fair alfalfa, large squares, $130, large rounds, $120, small squares, $120; utility, large rounds, $95. Good grass, large rounds, $140, large rounds, $145; fair, large rounds, $110-$130; utility, small squares, $95, large rounds, $65-$110. Fair alfalfa grass mix, large squares, $110, small squares, $100; utility, large rounds, $50.
In Montana, hay prices sold generally steady. Hay sales are very limited again this week.
Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $200-$250, large squares, NA; premium, large squares, $150-$175, large rounds, $150-$170, new crop contract, $170 delivered eastern Montana, small squares, $180; good, large squares, $150, large rounds, $150-$165, new crop contract, $115-$125, small squares, NA; fair, large squares, $120-$150, large rounds, $120-$150, small squares, NA; utility, large rounds, NA, large squares, $115. Premium grass alfalfa, small squares, NA; good, large rounds, $150-$160, small squares, NA; fair, large squares, NA, large rounds, $150-$160; utility, large rounds, NA. Premium grass, large rounds, NA; good, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA; fair, large squares, $110, large rounds, NA; utility, large rounds, $100. Premium timothy grass, small squares, $210-$240, large rounds, NA; good, large rounds, NA. Barley straw, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA. Wheat straw, SCMT, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA; NMT, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA.
In Wyoming, not enough comparable hay sales for an adequate market test this week. However, a higher undertone on new crop hay has prevailed. Demand and buyer inquiries were good this week.
Eastern Wyoming—Premium new crop alfalfa grass, large squares, $180; good, $140-$150; fair, $130. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $235.
Central/western Wyoming—Premium new crop alfalfa, large squares, $160; good, $125-$135. Old crop alfalfa, small squares, $200. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes, $230-$260.
In Colorado, hay trade activity and demand moderate. Growers are readily moving first cutting hay with little resistance to price from buyers.
Northeast—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, $200; premium, $200, delivered; good, $135-$150, $150 delivered; good/premium, medium squares, $225-$275, retail/stable. Premium alfalfa grass mix, rounds, $175. Premium orchard/brome grass mix, small squares, $370 retail/stable. Good grass, large squares, $160 delivered, small squares, $250-$285 retail/stable; tarped, $265 retail stable; premium, medium squares, $285-$295 retail/stable. Premium grass, large squares, $200-$225, small squares, $370, retail/stable; good/premium, $250. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast—Premium alfalfa, medium squares, $220, small squares, $250. Good triticale, medium squares, $180. Premium grass, small squares, $280, old crop; good/premium, $350, retail/stable. Good sorghum sudan grass, rounds, $75. No reported quotes for other classes.
San Luis Valley—No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Southwest—Premium alfalfa grass mix, small squares, $300. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains/northwest—Premium timothy grass, small squares, $150, old crop. Premium grass, small squares, $365, retail/stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
In Missouri, hay demand is good, supplies are light, and prices are steady.
Supreme alfalfa, RFV 185 $180-$250, small squares, $6.50-$8/bale; premium, RFV 170-180, $160-$200; good, RFV 150-170 $120-$160, small squares $5-$7/bale; fair, RFV 130-150, $100-$120. Good mixed grass hay, $100-$150, small squares, $4-$6/bale, some alfalfa/grass mix. Fair/good mixed grass hay, $50-$100, small squares, $4-$5.50. Fair mixed grass hay, large rounds, $25-$50/bale. Good bromegrass, $100-$150; fair/good, $50-$80. Wheat straw, small squares, $3.50-$7/bale.
In Oklahoma, alfalfa trade was mostly moderate. Demand was moderate early, fairly good in late week trade. Movement was moderate to fairly active. Prices were fully steady.
Central—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $200; premium, large squares bales, $180-$190; good, large squares and rounds, $150-$165. New crop wheat hay in rounds and large squares, $90-$120/ton, mostly $100-$110. Mixed grass moistly $80/ton.
Eastern—Alfalfa, no sales confirmed. New crop mixed grass hay, 4 x 5 bales and 4 x 5 1/2 $30-$40/bale, mostly $35/bale.
Western—Premium, large square bales, $180-$200, mostly $190. Good bunk hay, $150-$165; fair, large rounds, $140-150. New crop wheat hay, mostly in rounds, $100-$120/ton.
In Texas, all classes of large bales of hay traded mostly steady to $15 higher, with instances of $25 higher on Supreme alfalfa. Demand was good with hopes of a good rain.
Panhandle/High Plains—Premium alfalfa, large squares, delivered $275-$295; good/premium, large squares delivered $235-$275, small bales delivered $264-$325. Alfalfa oat mix, small bales FOB, $8/bale. Ground and delivered to feedlots, average $170-$190, calf, $200-$240, brown, $140-$160. Wheat hay, large bales, delivered, $150-$185, small bales, delivered, $6.25/bale. Coastal bermuda, large bales, delivered, $160-$180. Rye, large bales, delivered, $180. Bluestem, large bales delivered, $45/bale. Cotton burrs, ground and delivered, $60-$70.
Far west Texas/Trans Pecos—Premium/supreme alfalfa, small squares, delivered local or FOB, $290-$360, large squares, FOB, $250-$275; good/premium, large squares, FOB, $200-$240. Wheat, large bales, FOB, $200. Triticale, large bales, FOB, $200.
North/central/east—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $280-$295; good/premium, large squares, delivered, $270-$280. Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$297, large rounds, FOB $100-$120; fair/good, small squares, FOB, $198.
South—Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$265, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $100-$160; fair/good, small squares FOB, $165-$198.
In New Mexico, alfalfa hay prices steady. Trade was active, demand good.
Eastern—Premium/supreme bales alfalfa, large squares, $275-$295; good, $260-$275 delivered from out of state. Feedlot ground hay, $185-$190; green ground hay, $225. Bales wheat hay, $160-$200/ton.
Southeast—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $240 delivered to dairies, small bales, $275-$300/ton loaded on truck.
South/southwest—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $200-$210 delivered to dairies, small bales, $275-$300/ton, $9-$10/bale FOB. Oat hay, small bales, $175-$185. Wheat hay, large bales, $165-$175/ton.
North central—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $220-$240.
Friday, June 22, 2018
Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 25,200 Last Week: 6960 Last Year: 30,700
Compared to last Friday, new crop export Alfalfa and Timothy firm. Due
to recent Rain storms, testing hay is hard to find. Trade moderate with very
good demand. China has already cancelled some exports due to uncertainty
about the tariff situation. Retail/Feed store not tested. All prices are
dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Good 2500 175.00-200.00 195.00 Export
1500 200.00-200.00 200.00 Organic
Fair 1500 170.00-170.00 170.00 Export
1350 155.00-155.00 155.00 Rain Damage
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Premium 10,000 280.00-280.00 280.00 Export
Good 5850 240.00-260.00 241.20 Export
Fair 1800 190.00-200.00 195.56 Export
Timothy Grass
Small Square
Premium 700 314.00-320.00 317.43 Export
South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. Compared to last week: All classes of hay steady. Demand moderate, with users of hay buying only what they currently have to have. Inquiry is reported to have lessened this week. The weather was not conducive for putting up dry hay this week as rains and poor curing conditions plagued hay growers. The weather had cooled, but still humid, which kept cut hay from drying quickly before the rain returned. The big rains came Wed to the southern tier of the state with some amounts over 6 inches in SE SD. The rain was not limited to only East River as big rains also fell out west as 4-5 inch rains were reported in western SD. The areas in West River that had a very light hay crop last year, if any at all, have received much more moisture this year. There will be a hay crop in those areas this year which is desperately needed as hay stocks were basically depleted. Rain was needed across the state after the much warmer than normal temps that were seen since the last week of May but this was too much rain for the SE part of the state. Low land flooding occurred and creeks and rivers swelled beyond their banks. Second cutting of alfalfa will begin next week for producers that weren’t in the heaviest of the rainfall areas. The Aberdeen, SD area is still short of moisture as evidenced by the US Drought Monitor Map showing that area as experiencing D2 (Severe Drought). This area missed out on the rains this week. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. East River: Alfalfa: Premium to Supreme: Large Squares, 200.00. Premium: Small Squares, 200.00; Large Squares, 175.00. Good: Large Rounds and Squares, 150.00 del to the dairy. Fair to Good: Large Squares 150.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 140.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 180.00; 17 pct 185.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 190.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Rounds, 135.00. Fair to Good: Large Rounds, Delivered 135.00. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 125.00. Cornstalks: Large Rounds, 60.00. West River: Alfalfa: No Reported Sales. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: No Reported Sales. Grass: No Reported Sales. Straw: No Reported Sales. Contracts: Alfalfa Baleage: Premium to Supreme: Large Squares Delivered to the Dairy $160 per ton on a Dry Matter Basis (includes wrapping) New Crop.
Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary
Week ending Jun 23, 2018 Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices unchanged. Trade active, demand good. Southern and southwestern areas are 20-40% into third cutting. Southeastern region between 2nd and third cutting. Eastern region: Baled Alfala: Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; 275.00-295.00; Good quality; 260.00-275.00 del from out of state. Feedlot Ground hay: 185.00-190.00; green ground hay 225.00. Baled wheat hay: 160.00-200.00 per ton. Southeastern regions: Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; 240.00 del Good quality 200.00-210.00 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. Oat hay; small bales 175.00-185.00 per ton. Wheat hay; large bales 160.00-175.00 per ton. North central Region: Baled alfalfa: Large square bales, premium and supreme; 220.00-240.00.
Iowa Hay Summary
Week Ending June 22nd, 2018
For this week: Hay was in short supply this week as weather kept hay growers away from
fields. While rain was welcomed in southern Iowa, continued rain in central and northeast
Iowa kept producers grounded. The late week cool weather spurred hay growth after several
weeks of unusually high temperatures. Buyers could find both old and new crop hay available
in Large squares and large rounds. Small squares were extremely hard to find. Similar
prices were paid for old crop and new crop hay as quality was lacking in the 2018 new crop.
Alfalfa/Grass Good Large Squares $180.00 - $185.00
Grass Good Large Squares $160.00 - $170.00
Fair Large Rounds $100.00 - $150.00
Utility Large Rounds $ 55.00 - $ 85.00
Straw Oat Large Square $ 62.00 - $ 90.00
Large Rounds $ 80.00
Small Squares $150.00 - $175.00
Cornstalks Large Rounds $ 45.00 - $ 57.50
Certified Organic Hay: None reported
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: All classes traded steady with very good demand.
According to the NASS Crop Progress Report 6/17/18, as the passing low pressure
from the weekend moved towards the east, high pressure began to build across
California. This led to a warming trend in temperatures and dry conditions
across the state. By midweek, temperatures began to decrease as an upper level
trough began to move toward the west of the state. Increased onshore flow
allowed for cooler marine air to move over the state. This brought temperatures
to below normal levels. Over the weekend, isolated showers were reported over
the higher elevations of the state. Temperature highs ranged from the low 60s
to low 90s in the mountains, 70s to upper 90s along the coast, upper 90s to
lower 100s in the valley, and upper 90s to lower 110s in the desert. Temperature
lows for the week ranged from the mid 40s to mid 50s in the mountains, mid 40s
to lower 60s along the coast, lower 50s to lower 60s in the valley, and upper
40s to lower 70s in the desert. Wheat harvest continued in Sutter County, and
safflower was in bloom. In Tulare County, fields were being prepared for corn
and summer beans. Alfalfa and cotton were irrigated. Barley, oats, and wheat was
cut or harvested for grain Hay is reported FOB the stack or barn unless
otherwise noted. Regions are defined at bottom of report.
Tons: 18,050 Last Week: 10,680 Last Year: 21,280
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 1200 225.00-225.00 225.00
Good/Premium 1800 140.00-150.00 145.83 Rain Damage
Orchard Grass
Premium 375 220.00-220.00 220.00 Retail/Stable
Region 2: Sacramento Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 50 210.00-210.00 210.00 Retail/Stable
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 1225 285.00-293.00 292.84 Del
25 240.00-240.00 240.00 Del Weedy
Premium/Supreme 400 200.00-200.00 200.00
Good/Premium 1700 210.00-210.00 210.00 Del Rain Damage
Good 75 240.00-240.00 240.00 Del
Fair 50 220.00-220.00 220.00 Del
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 1500 290.00-290.00 290.00 Del
Premium 50 230.00-230.00 230.00 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 550 180.00-225.00 188.86
500 200.00-200.00 200.00 Export
300 245.00-245.00 245.00 Del
Good 850 225.00-225.00 225.00
500 215.00-215.00 215.00 Export
Fair/Good 250 200.00-200.00 200.00
Fair 375 230.00-230.00 230.00 Organic
Orchard Grass
Premium 75 220.00-220.00 220.00
Brome Grass
Premium 750 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Forage Mix-Two Way
Good 300 150.00-150.00 150.00
Region 5: Southern California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 1700 258.00-258.00 258.00
Premium 200 275.00-275.00 275.00 Retail/Stable
Forage Mix-Three Way
Good 50 275.00-275.00 275.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 850 218.00-218.00 218.00 Contracted Retail
1480 205.00-210.00 208.82 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 500 193.00-200.00 196.50 Export
Sudan
Premium 100 190.00-190.00 190.00
Good 200 130.00-130.00 130.00
Wheat Straw
Good 70 75.00-75.00 75.00
The following are the counties included in each region:
Region 1: Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, and Plumas.
Region 2: Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer,
Yolo, El Dorado, Solano, Sacramento, Amador, and Alpine.
Region 3: San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Merced, Mariposa.
Region 4: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo.
Region 5: Kern, Northeast Los Angeles, and Western San Bernardino.
Region 6: Eastern San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial.
Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 4650 Last Week: 1200 Last Year: 1600
Compared to last Friday, Alfalfa new crop fair steady. Trade slow with
good demand especially for export and stable hay going to eastern interests.
Rain showers continue to plague the trade area. Large supplies of hay down
that has been rain damaged. Retail/Feed store not tested this week. Prices
are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Fair 3000 135.00-140.00 138.00
1200 165.00-165.00 165.00 Organic
Utility 450 110.00-110.00 110.00 Rain Damage
Oregon Weekly Hay Report
Compared to Jun 15: Prices trended generally lower in an extremely
limited test compared to last crop year prices. Retail/Stable type hay
remains the most demanded hay. Some hay growers have cut 2018 hay and
a few are selling now. Recent rains in the growing areas has slowed sales
as those who hadn't baled are waiting for hay in the field to dry and
those who had baled now have rain damaged hay. All sales in this report
are new 2018 crop year hay, unless noted by Old Crop.
Tons: 800 Last Week: 260 Last Year: 687
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 50 210.00-210.00 210.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 150 215.00-225.00 218.33 Retail/Stable
Klamath Basin:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Good 300 155.00-155.00 155.00 Export, Rain Damage
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 300 220.00-220.00 220.00 Retail/Stable, Rain Damage
Eastern Oregon: No New Sales Confirmed.
Harney County: No New Sales Confirmed.
Lake County: No New Sales Confirmed.
Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: All classes of hay traded fully steady after
previous weeks jump in prices. Trade activity was light to moderate.
The Panhandle received some much need rain which benefitted drought
stricken pastures. Buyers continue to search for hay which tacks on
freight and keeps prices tight. Coastal Bermuda producers in the East
and South are cutting and getting fertilizer and water back on the field
as fast as they can. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except
where noted.
The Texas Department of Agriculture has Hay and Grazing Hot Line set
up for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; the number is 1-
877-429-1998. The website for the hotline is:
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline.aspx
Panhandle/High Plains:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Supreme 275.00-295.00.
Good to Premium 235.00-275.00.
Small bales: Delivered 264.00-325.00, 8.00-9.50 per bale
Alfalfa/Oat Mix: Small Bales: FOB: 8.00 per bale.
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 170.00-190.00.
Calf 200.00-240.00
Brown 140.00-160.00
Wheat Hay: Large Bales Delivered: 150.00-185.00, mostly 160.00-185.00
Small Bales: Delivered: 6.25 per bale.
Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 160.00-180.00.
Rye: Large Bales: Delivered: 180.00.
Bluestem: Large Bales: Delivered: 45.00 per bale.
Cotton Burrs: Ground and Delivered: 60.00-70.00.
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos:
Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
290.00-360.00, 8.75-11.00 per bale.
Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 250.00-275.00; Good to
Premium 220.00-250.00.
Wheat: Large Bales: FOB: 200.00.
Triticale: Large Bales: FOB: 200.00.
North, Central, and East Texas:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 280.00-295.00;
Good to Premium 270.00-280.00
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-297.00,
7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 198.00, 6.00
per bale.
Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 100.00-120.00, 50.00-60.00
per roll.
South Texas:
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 231.00-265.00,
7.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-198.00, 5.00-6.00 per
bale.
Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium
100.00-160.00, 50.00-90.00 per roll.
Rock Valley Hay Auction
For Thursday, June 21, 2018 Receipts: 44 loads Last Week: 91 loads Last Year: 91 loads All sales FOB Rock Valley, Iowa, vicinity. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Good: Large Squares, 2 loads 135.00-145.00. Fair: Large Squares, 2 loads 120.00-130.00; Large Rounds, 4 loads 115.00-125.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 12 loads 92.50-112.50, 1 load 75.00. Grass: Premium: Large Rounds, 5 loads 157.50-165.00. Good: Large Rounds, 3 loads 135.00-140.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 2 loads 125.00- 130.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 1 load very poor 37.50. Alfalfa/Grass Mixed: Good: Large Rounds, 1 load 142.50. Straw: Large Squares, 3 loads 42.50-60.00; 1 load 135.00. Large Rounds, 1 load 45.00. Cornstalks: Large Rounds, 5 loads 45.00-55.00.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Oklahoma Hay Market Report
Alfalfa trade slow to moderate. Demand was moderate to good. Movement was slow to moderate. Prices steady, bulk of alfalfa sales priced at 1.00 per RFV point. Second cutting alfalfa yields are being reported below average but overall quality is very good. Grass hay yields are also much lower than average. Drought conditions have eased slightly over the past few weeks but 24 percent of the state is still in extreme to exceptional drought. While much of the state received some rain this week amounts were generally much less than anticipated. 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 1-405-522-3753 or email jack.carson@ag.ok.gov. Central Oklahoma: Premium quality 180.00-200.00, mostly 190.00. Good quality large square and large round bales 150.00-165.00. Eastern Oklahoma: Small square bales Premium quality 250.00-300.00 per ton. Western Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales 180.00-200.00, mostly 190.00. Good quality bunk hay 150.00-165.00. Fair quality large round bales 140.00-150.00. Grass Hay Central Oklahoma: New Crop: Wheat hay in round and large square bales 90.00- 120.00 per ton, mostly 100.00-110.00 per ton. Mixed grass mostly 80.00 per ton. Western Oklahoma: New Crop: Wheat hay mostly in round bales 100.00-120.00 per ton. Eastern Oklahoma: New crop: Mixed grass hay in 4 x 5 and 4 X 5 1/2 bales 30.00-40.00, mostly 35.00 per bale.
Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, trade active on moderate demand. The bulk of trade activity is on small and mid squares going for retail/stable markets. According to the U.S Drought Monitor for June 19, 2018, tropical moisture came up the Gulf of California and into the Southwest over the weekend, bringing cooler temperatures and widespread precipitation over both Arizona and New Mexico and into central Colorado. 78.67 percent of the state falls in a D0-D4 Drought Category compared to 5.89 percent a year ago. Of those percentages, 50.67 percent falls into the D2-D4 categories. The NASS Colorado Crop progress report for week ending June 17, 2018, stored feed supplies were rated 7 percent very short, 18 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. 1st cutting Alfalfa hay progress is at 66 percent, 2nd cutting 1 percent. Pasture and range conditions percentages are 21 percent Very Poor, 29 percent Poor, 27 percent Fair, 21 percent Good, and 2 percent Excellent. The next available report will be Thursday, June 28, 2018. All prices reported are FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Prices reflect load lots of hay. If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the services of the Colorado Department of Agriculture website: www.coloradoagriculture.com. Northeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Mid Squares: Premium 295.00, Retail/Stable. Small Squares: Premium 265.00 (8.00 per bale), Retail/Stable. Rounds: Premium 175.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix Rounds: Premium 175.00. Grass Mid Squares: Premium 215.00. Small Squares: Premium 400.00 (12.00 per bale), Retail/Stable; Premium 285.00-310.00 (8.00-8.50 per bale); Good 290.00 (8.25 per bale), Retail/Stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Southeast Colorado Areas Alfalfa Small Squares: Premium 240.00 (7.75 per bale). Triticale Mid Squares: Good 180.00. Grass Small Squares: Good/Premium 350.00 (10.00-10.50 per bale), Retail/Stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. San Luis Valley Area No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Southwest Colorado Areas Alfalfa/Grass Mix Small Squares: Premium 300.00 (9.00 per bale), 265.00 (8.00 per bale, Old Crop). No reported quotes from all other classes of hay. Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas No reported quotes for all other classes of hay. Northeast: Weld, Washington, Morgan, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Lincoln, Elbert, Adams, Sedgwick, Yuma, Larimer, Jefferson, Douglas, Kit Carson, Phillips, Logan, Boulder, Arapahoe, and El Paso. Southeast: Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, Otero, Prowers, Crowley, and Pueblo. San Luis Valley: Saguache, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Rio Grande, and Mineral. Southwest: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Montezuma, Dolores, San Juan, Hinsdale, Archuleta, and La Plata. Mountains and Northwest: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Gunnison, Teller, Grand, Chaffee, Park, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Summit, Lake, and Eagle.
Wyoming Hay Summary
Week ending June 22, 2018 Compared to last week comparable sales sold steady on a thin test. Some producers are finished with first cutting with many in the Western side of the state just getting started. Rain across most areas of the state this week. Many producers and buyers still trying to nail down a fair price for their hay. With milk prices going down several dairies are balking at current asking prices. All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted. Prices are from the most recent reported sales. Eastern Wyoming New Crop Alfalfa: Good Large Squares 165.00. Alfalfa/Grass: Premium Large Squares 180.00 or 75.00 per bale, Good large squares 140.00-150.00; Fair large squares 130.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 235.00. Central and Western Wyoming New Crop Alfalfa: Premium Large Squares 160.00; Good Large Squares 125.00-135.00. Old Crop Alfalfa: Small Squares 200.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes 230.00-260.00.
Nebraska Hay Summary
Week Ending June 22, 2018 Compared to last week new crop large squares of alfalfa sold steady on a thin test. Old crop grass hay sold steady. Ground and delivered forages and dehy pellets sold steady. Demand was moderate to good. Most of the state has received rain showers along with some thunder showers in some areas. Some producers still working on first cutting with a few getting ready to start on second cutting. Still, somewhat a mystery where the hay market will shake out. There are a lot of variables thrown into the hay equation this year. How is the tonnage locally, what area is in a drought, milk prices are going lower (??) and will the dairies pay for premium hay and the list goes on. Later this summer one should get a fairly good feel on what direction the market will go. All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium large square bales 180.00. Grass Hay: New crop Premium large square bales 150.00. Old crop Good large round bales 105.00. Premium small square bales 150.00. Dehy Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 240.00 Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large rounds 105.00-110.00 Grass hay: New Crop Premium large round bales 140.00; Ground and delivered alfalfa 130.00-140.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa/cornstalks 125.00-130.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 90.00-100.00. Dehy Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 215.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: New Crop Good large round and large square bales 130.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 155.00-190.00. Sun-Cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 210.00-240.00.
Missouri Weekly Hay Summary
Week ending 06/22/2018 Summer officially arrived this week and farmers continue to try to add some inventory to their hay supplies. No doubt at this point unless there is some tremendous fall cuttings overall supplies will be much lower when feeding season arrives. Demand for hay is good as worries about the ability to get hay later in the year are pretty justified. Most hay is not staying on the market for long before it is scooped up. Wheat harvest has brought new crop straw to the market as well and seeing some movement of that occurring now. Hay supplies are light to moderate and prices are steady to firm. 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 60.00-120.00 small squares 4.00-5.50 per bale Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 30.00-50.00 per large round bale Good quality Bromegrass 100.00-150.00 Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-80.00 Wheat straw 3.50-6.00 per small square bale
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 9,905/6,904 Last week: 9,478/5,083 Last year: 11,362/4,402
Hay market trade activity is light to moderate, while demand remains very good
for all types of hay. Prices for all hay types mostly steady with grass hay and
pellets edging higher. Although it still remains extremely dry for most of us,
according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the small amount of rain Kansas has
received was enough to lessen precipitation deficits and resulted in an
improvement from extreme to severe drought. The abnormally dry (D0) category
decreased to 80 pct, moderate drought (D1) decreased to 66 pct, severe drought
(D2) remained at 34 pct, extreme drought (D3) remained at 13 pct and exceptional
drought (D4) was eliminated. Per NASS, pasture and range conditions rated 8
percent very poor, 21 poor, 42 fair, 26 good, and 3 excellent. If you have hay
for sale, and/or need hay here in Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay
Exchange: www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.
Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 240.00-250.00. Dairy, .95-1.00/point RFV,
Supreme 180.00-190.00, Premium 165.00-175.00, Good 150.00-160.00. New crop
dairy alfalfa 1.00/point RFV. Stock or Dry Cow alfalfa, 140.00-155.00.
Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 155.00-165.00. New crop grinding alfalfa 120.00-
130.00 standing, 150.00-165.00 at the edge, 175.00-185.00 delivered. Ground and
delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 175.00-195.00 with instances at
200.00-230.00. Grass hay: none reported. Cornstalks: Large round 55.00-65.00,
ground and delivered 95.00-105. The week of 6/10-6/16, 9,905T of grinding
alfalfa and 1,394T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. The average paid by feedlots
on June 1 for alfalfa ground and delivered was 165.77, up 5.02 from last month,
usage was 600T/day, up 4.0 pct, and total usage was 18,594T.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay, alfalfa, steady,
pellets steady to 5.00 higher; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares
190.00-200.00. Dairy, .95-1.00/point RFV, Supreme 180.00-190.00, Premium 165.00-
175.00, Good 150.00-160.00. New crop dairy 1.00/point RFV. Stock cow alfalfa,
145.00-160.00 delivered. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 140.00-160.00 with an
instance at 170.00. New crop grinding alfalfa 150.00-165.00, with instances at
170.00-180.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 165.00-180.00 with an
instance at 195.00. Alfalfa pellets: Sun Cured 15 pct protein 195.00-210.00, 17
pct protein 195.00-215.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 250.00-260.00. Grass hay: none
reported. Oat hay, large squares 85.00-95.00. Wheat hay, large squares 145.00-
155.00 delivered. Rye hay, large rounds, 75.00-85.00. Cornstalks: none
reported. Straw: none reported. The week of 6/10-6/16, 6,904T of grinding
alfalfa and 735T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. The average paid by feedlots
on June 1 for alfalfa ground and delivered was 154.97, up 8.61 from last month,
usage was 249T/day, down 2.7 pct, and total usage was 7,733T.
Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, horse/goat, stock cow alfalfa, grinding alfalfa,
ground/delivered, steady, grass hay steady to 5.00 higher; movement slow.
Alfalfa: horse or goat, 220.00-245.00. Dairy .95-1.00/point RFV. New crop dairy
1.00/point RFV. Stock cow alfalfa 140.00-150.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa,
none reported. Ground and delivered, none reported. Grass hay: bluestem, premium
small squares 110.00-120.00 with an instance at 130.00. Good, mid and large
squares 95.00-115.00 with instances at 120.00-135.00, large rounds 90.00-100.00;
Brome: small squares none reported. Good, mid and large squares 105.00-120.00,
large rounds 95.00-105.00. Oat hay, mid squares 150.00-160.00. Straw, mid and
large squares 60.00-70.00. Mulch, none reported. The week of 6/10-6/16, 876T of
grass hay were delivered.
Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered steady; movement slow.
Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 220.00-230.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme .95-1.00/point
RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 120.00-130.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 100.00-
120.00. New crop alfalfa 110.00-120.00 in the field. Ground and delivered
locally to feedlots and dairies, 120.00-130.00. Cornstalks: none reported.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, ground/delivered steady, grinding alfalfa steady to
10.00 higher; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 9.00-
10.00/bale. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-200.00, Premium 170.00-
195.00, Good 160.00-170.00. New crop dairy, 1.00-1.05/point RFV. Stock Cow, good
120.00-125.00. Fair/Good, grinding alfalfa, 115.00-125.00. New crop grinding
alfalfa 150.00-155.00. Ground and delivered, 150.00-160.00 with an instance at
175.00. Grass hay: bluestem, large squares 105.00-115.00, large rounds 90.00-
100.00; Brome: new crop small squares 8.00/bale, large squares 90.00-100.00,
120.00-130.00 delivered. Straw: new crop small squares 6.00/bale, large squares
95.00-105.00, large rounds 80.00-90.00.
Corsica, SD Hay and Straw Auction
For Monday, June 18, 2018 Receipts: 18 Loads Last Week: 13 Loads Last Year: 16 Loads All prices dollars per ton FOB Corsica, SD. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Alfalfa: Good: Large Rounds, 7 loads 117.50-127.50. Fair: Large Rounds, 1 load 85.00. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 5 loads 135.00-177.50. Utility: Large Rounds, 3 loads 85.00-107.50. Oat Hay: Large Rounds, 2 loads 30.00-90.00.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Most hay generally steady
In Nebraska, compared to last week, new crop baled hay to lightly tested for a market comparison, dehydrated pellets sold steady to $5 higher, according to the USDA Market News Service, June 8. Prices given on per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Eastern/central—New crop premium alfalfa, large squares, $180-$200; good, large squares, $140-$160; fair/good, large squares, $130. Good old crop, large squares, $165; fair/good, large squares, $130. Good grass hay, large rounds, $100-$105; premium, small squares, $150. Cane, large rounds, $65. Cornstalks, large rounds, $70. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $240.
Platte Valley—New crop good, large rounds, $100 delivered. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $130-$140. Ground and delivered, alfalfa cornstalks, $120-$125. Ground and delivered alfalfa soybean stubble mix, $115-$120. Ground and delivered soybeans stubble, $85. Ground and delivered cornstalks, $90-$100. Dehydrated pellets, 17% protein, $215.
Western—Fair/good new crop alfalfa, large rounds, $120. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $150-$190. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $240.
In South Dakota, East River and West River areas, alfalfa new crop prices mostly steady with last week, alfalfa pellets and meal $5 higher, all other classes of hay and bedding materials had no comparison. Demand was good for new crop hay as the cold wet spring depleted many hay reserves.
East River—Premium alfalfa, small squares, $200; good/premium, large squares, new crop, $160-$175; fair, large rounds, $135. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $180, 17% protein $185. Alfalfa meal, 17% protein, $190. Good alfalfa grass mix, large rounds, $135. Good grass, large rounds, $125. Wheat straw, no reported sales. Cornstalks, no reported sales.
West River—Alfalfa, no reported sales. Alfalfa grass mix, no reported sales. Grass, no reported sales. Straw, no reported sales. Cornstalks, no reported sales.
In Iowa, all hay classes traded steady.
Rock Valley—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $170; good, large squares, $145-$152.50, large rounds, $135-$157.50; fair, large squares, $125, large rounds $110-$130; utility, large rounds, $95-$105. Premium grass, large squares, $175, large rounds, $160; good, large squares, $150, large rounds, $142.50-$150; fair, large rounds, $125-$137.50; utility, large squares, $65, large rounds, $110-$117.50. Good alfalfa grass mixed, large rounds, $145-$155; fair, large rounds, $125-$130, small squares, $125. Rye hay, large rounds, $115. Straw, large squares, $75-$95, large rounds, $140. Cornstalks, large rounds, $55-$60.
In Minnesota, prices were generally steady.
Fair alfalfa, large squares, $130, large rounds, $120-$130; utility, small squares, $120. Good grass, large rounds, $145-$165; fair, small squares, $140, large rounds, $120-$135. Utility, small squares, $125, large rounds, $95-$115. Fair alfalfa grass mix, large squares, $130, large rounds, $100-$115; utility, large rounds, $70. Cornstalks, large rounds, $17/bale.
In Montana, hay prices sold generally steady. New hay sales are very limited again this week. Due to very light sales receipts this report will be released bi-monthly until early August when heavier receipts can be confirmed
Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $200-$250, large squares, NA; premium, large squares, $150-$175, large rounds, $150-$170, new crop contract, $170 delivered eastern Montana, small squares, $180; good, large squares, $150, large rounds, $150-$165, new crop contract, $115-$125, small squares, NA; fair, large squares, $120-$150, large rounds, $120-$150, small squares, NA; utility, large rounds, NA, large squares, $115. Premium grass alfalfa, small squares, NA; good, large rounds, $150-$160, small squares, NA; fair, large squares, NA, large rounds, $150-$160; utility, large rounds, NA. Premium grass, large rounds, NA; good, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA; fair, large squares, $110, large rounds, NA; utility, large rounds, $100. Premium timothy grass, small squares, $210-$240, large rounds, NA; good, large rounds, NA. Barley straw, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA. Wheat straw, SCMT, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA; NMT, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA.
In Wyoming, cutting of new crop hay is underway in most areas of the state. Many buyers and sellers alike are still trying to decide what the “fair” market value is for their fresh baled hay
Eastern Wyoming—Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $235.
Central/western Wyoming—Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes, $230-$260.
In Colorado, hay trade activity and demand moderate. Growers are readily moving first cutting hay with little resistance to price from buyers.
Northeast—Fair/good alfalfa, large squares, $150; utility, large squares, $130; good, medium squares, $285 retail/stable, weedy $235 retail/stable; tarped, $265 retail/stable; utility/fair, rounds, $140, rain damage delivered. Premium orchard/brome grass mix, small squares, $370 retail/stable. Good grass, large squares, $160 delivered, small squares, $250-$285 retail/stable; tarped, $265 retail stable; premium, medium squares, $285 retail/stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast—Premium alfalfa, medium squares, $220, small squares, $240-$250; good, $240-$250 retail/stable. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley—No reported quotes for other classes.
Southwest—No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains/northwest—Premium grass, small squares, $300, old crop; utility, $100 old crop. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
In Missouri, wheat harvest is just starting in southeast, Missouri. Hay supplies are light to moderate, demand is moderate and prices are steady.
Supreme alfalfa, RFV 185 $180-$250, small squares, $6.50-$8/bale; premium, RFV 170-180, $160-$200; good, RFV 150-170 $120-$160, small squares $5-$7/bale; fair, RFV 130-150, $100-$120. Good mixed grass hay, $100-$150, small squares, $4-$6/bale, some alfalfa/grass mix. Fair/good mixed grass hay, $50-$100, small squares, $4-$5.50. Fair mixed grass hay, large rounds, $25-$50/bale. Good bromegrass, $100-$150; fair/good, $50-$80. Wheat straw, small squares, $3.50-$7/bale.
In Oklahoma, alfalfa trade was light to moderate. Demand also only moderate this week even though offerings appear fairly light. Movement was mostly light to moderate.
Central—Alfalfa, in a light test prices steady to $10 higher. Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $200; premium, large squares bales, $180-$190; good, large squares and rounds, $150-$165. New crop wheat hay in rounds and large squares, $90-$120/ton, mostly $100-$110.
Eastern—Alfalfa, no sales confirmed. New crop Mixed grass hay, 4 x 5 bales and 4 x 5 1/2 $30-$40/bale, mostly $35/bale.
Western—Alfalfa prices steady. Premium, large square bales, $180-$200, mostly $190. Good bunk hay, $150-$165; fair, large rounds, $140-150. New crop wheat hay, mostly in rounds, $100-$120/ton.
In Texas, all classes of large bales of hay traded steady to $15 higher. Demand was good as most of the state remains dry and in much need of rain.
Panhandle/High Plains—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $250-$280; premium, small bales delivered, $264-$315; good/premium, $210-$250. Alfalfa oat mix, small bales FOB, $8/bale. Ground and delivered to feedlots, $170-$190, calf, $200-$225. Wheat hay, large bales, delivered, $150-$185, small bales, delivered, $6.25-$8.50/bale. Coastal bermuda, large bales, delivered, $160-$180, $80-$90/bale, small bales, delivered, $330, $10/bale. Prairie, large bales, delivered, $180. Oat, large bales delivered, $150-$165. Rye, large bales, delivered, $180. Bluestem, large bales delivered, $45/bale. Cotton burrs, ground and delivered, $60-$70.
Far west Texas/Trans Pecos—Premium/supreme alfalfa, small squares, delivered local or FOB, $290-$360, large squares, FOB, $240-$275; good/premium, large squares, FOB, $200-$240. Wheat, large bales, FOB, $200. Triticale, large bales, FOB, $190.
North/central/east—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $275-$285. Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$297, large rounds, FOB $100-$120; fair/good, small squares, FOB, $198.
South—Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$265, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $120-$160; fair/good, small squares FOB, $165-$198.
In New Mexico, alfalfa hay prices firm. Some of second cutting in the southeastern part of state received rain. Trade was active, demand good.
Eastern—Premium/supreme bales alfalfa, large squares, $275-$295; good, $260-$275 delivered from out of state. Feedlot ground hay, $185-$190; green ground hay, $225. Bales wheat hay, $160-$200/ton.
Southeast—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $240 delivered to dairies, small bales, $275-$300/ton loaded on truck.
South/southwest—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $200-$210 delivered to dairies, small bales, $275-$300/ton, $9-$10/bale FOB. Oat hay, small bales, $175-$185. Wheat hay, large bales, $165-$175/ton.
North central—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $220-$240.
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