Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 12/21/2018

Much unlike the month of November temperatures over the last two weeks 
continue to be above average with several days getting very close to the 
60 degree mark this past week. Many have said Mother Nature is very 
confused this year but farmers have also found themselves that way as 
there combines are still running in some fields as not all grain has been 
harvested yet. Even more odd is to see hay equipment in the fields and 
there was more than one report of just that this week. This spurred a lot 
of conversation as it is highly unusual. Aside from the novelty of it and 
debate about quality it basically comes down to farmers are trying to 
find a cost feasible way to feed cattle. Although this hay is not the 
answer high quality horse hay is in very short supply and carrying the 
highest demand. The supply of hay light to moderate. Hay prices are 
steady. Hay demand is moderate to good. 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) 180.00-225.00
small squares 7.00-10.00 per bale
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 150.00-200.00
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 100.00-150.00
Small squares 5.00-8.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix)
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 75.00-125.00
small squares 4.00-6.00 per bale
Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 35.00-75.00 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

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