Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary

Week ending Jul 28, 2018

   Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices unchanged.  Trade 
and, demand moderate.  Southern and southwestern areas are 50-70%
into fourth cutting.  Southeastern region are 20-40 percent into
fourth cutting.  Northcentral areas between 70-90% into third cutting.
Record high temperatures this past week have dryed out crops.  Much
needed rain showers are forcasted for this week.

Eastern region: 

Baled Alfala:  Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; 240.00-265.00;  
Good quality; 220.00-240.00 del from local producers.    

Feedlot Ground hay:  185.00-195.00; Calf hay ground; 225.00. 

Baled wheat hay: 170.00 per ton. 

Southeastern regions:

Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; 240.00 del
Good quality 200.00-220.00 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.