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.