Nebraska Hay Summary

Week Ending February 08, 2019


  Compared to last week alfalfa hay, grass hay, ground and delivered hay 
and Dehy pellets sold steady. Demand was light to moderate, instances 
good. Bulk of the premium squares continue to go to out of state dairies 
or horse owners. Cold temperatures prevail across the state with many 
cattlemen having to supplement extra hay to cattle grazing out. Some 
ranchers have started calving, especially bred heifers and this time of 
the year, with the cold, animal will need more calories and feed for milk 
production and warmth. Some balers were out and about last week through 
Tuesday baling cornstalks. Several reports that quite a few bales were 
made and several hope they can get back into the fields after this snow 
and cold snap go away. All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay 
barn, unless otherwise noted. 

Eastern/Central Nebraska
Alfalfa: Premium large square bales 180.00, Fair large squares 100.00. 
Good large rounds 95.00-105.00. Grass Hay: Premium large rounds 
100.00-105.00; Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Premium small squares 
160.00-170.00. Straw in large squares 80.00.  Cane in large rounds 75.00; 
Cornstalks in large rounds 52.50. 

Platte Valley area of Nebraska
Alfalfa: Good large square bales 140.00. Good large round bales 100.00-
110.00. Cane in large rounds 75.00-80.00. Cornstalk bales 60.00-65.00. 
Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-145.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa-
stubble mix 130.00-135.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 95.00-110.00. 
Dehy Alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 230.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 
15 percent of better at 210.00. 

Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: Premium large squares 175.00-180.00; Good large squares 150.00-
160.00. Good large rounds 130.00-145.00. Grass: Premium large squares 
230.00. Straw in large squares 80.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 
150.00-155.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 235.00.  

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