Friday, December 21, 2018

Iowa Hay Summary

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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