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