Iowa Hay Summary

Week Ending  August 31, 2018
Prices continue to drift lower as the quality of hay decreases as the year progresses.
This year continues to be tough on growers as portions of Iowa have recorded record heat
whle other sections of Iowa have record rainfall. Either way, the quality of hay suffers.
Both goat and cow dairies are looking out of state for the quality of hay they need to 
stay in business.

Alfalfa/Grass  Premium  Large Squares  $225.00 - $270.00
                                 Small Squares          $235.00 - $285.00 
    Good  Large Squares  $155.00 - $175.00
            Small Squares          $125.00 - $175.00
                        Utility  Small squares  $ 85.00 - $110.00
                        
Grass   Premium  Small squares  $200.00 - $240.00
                        Good  Large Squares          $135.00 - $150.00
                                 Large Rounds           $120.00 - $145.00
                        Utility  Large Squares  $ 60.00 - $ 85.00   
                                 Large Rounds  $ 40.00 - $ 65.00

Oat Hay                 Good     Large Squares           $135.00 - $135.00
                                 
Straw   Oat      Large Squares  $100.00 - $115.00  
                                 Large Rounds           $ 65.00 - $ 70.00
                                 Small Squares  $150.00 - $180.00
                                
  
 
Certified Organic Hay:  Nothing to report this week.