Week Ending December 21, 2018
Prices on hay were slightly lower this week, reflecting the quality of offerings.
Buyers continued to chase top quality of hay, taking bale weight, maturity and
color into consideration. Sellers are expected to increase their prices after the
first of the year due to shortage of both hay and bedding.
Alfalfa Supreme Small Squares $325.00 - $360.00
Alfalfa/Grass Premium Small Squares $205.00 - $300.00
Large Squares $195.00 - $255.00
Good Large Squares $180.00 - $190.00
Large Rounds $180.00 - $190.00
Grass Fair Large Rounds $100.00 - $155.00
Utility Large Rounds $ 60.00 - $120.00
Oat Hay Good Large Rounds $ 70.00 - $105.00
Straw Oat Small Squares $165.00 - $240.00
Large Squares $120.00 - $175.00
Corn Stalks Large Round $ 70.00 - $ 70.00
Organic Hay: Small squares sales reported at $6.00 to $9.00 per bale.
Some specialty dairies are reported to be shipping cows to market due to
the lack of good quality organic hay for winter feeding.
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