Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 09/07/2018

As expected drought conditions once again showed some slight improvement 
this week. There is still 60 percent of the state officially in drought 
status with nearly 20 more still considered abnormally dry as it just takes 
a lot of precipitation to replenish following such an extended period of 
little to no moisture.  Weather conditions however have made a major U-turn 
as heavy rains and runoff have caused flash flooding in areas now and many 
are expecting several inches of rain over the next days as remnants of 
Tropical Storm Gordon pass over the state. Another twist in what was 
unexpected just a few short weeks ago is several producers mostly those 
in non-grain production areas have pulled hay equipment back out and trying 
to add to their meager hay plies. Farmers should take note there have been 
multiple reports of army worms now in southwest and south central parts of 
the state in some cases infestation has reached thresholds for spraying. Hay 
demand is good, supply is light and hay prices are steady. 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 7.00-9.00 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 100.00-200.00
Small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix)
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 80.00-150.00
small squares 4.00-5.50 per bale
Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 40.00-75.00 per large round bale 

Good quality Bromegrass 120.00-150.00
Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 60.00-100.00

Wheat straw 2.00-6.00 per small square bale