Iowa Hay Summary

All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB

  Compared to last week, prices remained mostly steady to firm.  Reported hay 
and bedding sales were light to moderate.  Demand remained good, especially 
on better quality hay and bedding materials.  Extremely cold temperatures hit 
the region this week, hampering movement across the state.  Hay growers have 
begun advertising what they have available.
                                                      
Alfalfa       Supreme    Large Squares                    $280.00
              Good       Large Rounds/Squares   $145.00 - $180.00

Alfalfa/Grass Premium    Large Rounds/Squares   $200.00 - $240.00
              Premium    Small Squares                    $220.00
              Premium    Small Squares                       $6.50 per bale 
              Good       Large Rounds/Squares   $135.00 - $150.00
              Fair       Large Rounds           $115.00 - $120.00

Grass         Premium    Large Squares (3x3)              $250.00
              Premium    Small Squares                       $5.50 per bale
              Good       Large Rounds/Squares   $135.00 - $150.00
              Fair       Large Rounds/Squares   $105.00 - $120.00
              Utility    Large Rounds/Squares    $75.00 - $125.00

Oat Hay       Good       Large Rounds           $170.00 - $190.00
              Fair       Large Rounds           $125.00 - $170.00

Straw                    Large Squares (3x3)              $240.00 Very Clean
                         Large Squares                    $145.00

Corn Stalks              Large Rounds             $55.00 - $90.00

Organic Hay:  Nothing reported.

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