Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 06/15/2018

Although it is only the middle of June weather around the state has been 
much more typical of late July or Aug. Heat indices have reached the triple 
digit mark several days and moisture has been in short supply. Near half 
of the state is now being shown on the latest drought monitor, with near 
25 percent officially listed in drought status. Most all area farmers 
however would make a pretty good argument for drought regardless as to 
if official reports state that or not. Phones have been extremely busy 
as many are in search of hay to buy and anyone with hay for sell is 
encouraged to list hay on the Department hay directory. Hay demand is 
good, supplies are light, 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 4.00-5.50 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 3.50-7.00 per small square bale