Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa trade fairly active this week. Demand was very good for dairy and 
beef cow hay. Prices firm to 10.00 higher in both central and western 
Oklahoma. Last week's rains brought moisture to virtually all counties with 
amounts mostly from 1.75 to 5.08 inches. The exception was the panhandle area 
where 0.93 inches was reported. The much needed moisture increased optimism 
about fourth cutting possibilities. Grass hay prospects likewise improved 
with the additional rains.

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. 

Alfalfa
Central Oklahoma: Supreme quality large square bales 210.00-230.00. Premium 
quality 190.00-200.00. Good quality large square and large round bales 
170.00-190.00. Fair quality 150.00-160.00.  

Eastern Oklahoma: No sales reported.

Western Oklahoma: Supreme quality large square bales 220.00-230.00. Premium 
quality large square bales 190.00-200.00. Good quality large round and large 
square bales 170.00-190.00. Grinding hay 140.00.

Grass Hay 
Central Oklahoma: Good quality Bermuda grass in 4 X 6 through 5 X 6 bales 
mostly 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good quality mixed grass hay 4 X 5 and 5 X 5 
bales 35.00-50.00 per bale. Mixed grass 80.00-90.00 per ton, mostly 85.00. 
 
Western Oklahoma:  Good quality mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per 
ton. Mixed grass 5 X 5 1/2 to 5 X 6 bales 60.00-70.00 per bale.

Eastern Oklahoma:  Mixed grass hay in 4 x 5 bales 35.00-45.00 per bale.