Friday, December 14, 2018

Iowa Hay Summary

Week Ending  December 14, 2018

Prices on hay were steady to slightly higher this week.  Buyers continued to chase
top quality of hay.  However, most of the top of the line hay was packaged as small
squares. Buyers of alfalfa/grass combinations had their choice of bale sizes and
shapes.  But again availablity was tight.  Buyers who did not lock in hay supplies
earlier this year may struggle to fill their needs.  Parts of Iowa are reporting 
pregnant cows going to market due to shortfall of quality hay for the winter. 
 
Alfalfa   Supreme  Small Squares  $300.00 - $360.00
                                                       
Alfalfa/Grass  Premium  Small Squares          $210.00 - $280.00
                                 Large Squares          $195.00 - $255.00
                                 Large Rounds  $190.00 - $205.00
                        Good     Large Squares  $180.00 - $190.00
                                 Large Rounds  $180.00 - $190.00
                          
Grass   Good  Large Squares  $165.00 - $180.00
                        Fair  Large Rounds           $115.00 - $170.00
                        Utility  Large Rounds           $ 70.00 - $140.00 
                                                                
Oat Hay   Good  Large Rounds           $ 70.00 - $ 75.00

Straw   Oat      Small Squares  $225.00 - $240.00
                                 Large Squares          $140.00 - $175.00                                 
                                 Large Rounds  $110.00 - $115.00

                        Rye  Large Rounds  $ 50.00 - $ 50.00 

Corn Stalks    Small Squares  $120.00 - $120.00
                                 Large Round  $ 28.00 - $ 40.00                              
                                 
No organic hay sales reported this week.

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