Friday, March 8, 2019

Iowa Hay Summary

Week Ending  Mar 08, 2019

Top quality hay continues to be in short supply.  As the weather slowly warms,
gravel roads will become more difficult to drive.  Most of the best quality alfalfa
appears to be stored by individuals on the farm.  Prices are above early spring
prices from a year ago. Some livestock producers are beginning to advertise for
2019 hay, looking to lock in their supply for the coming year.
                                                       
Alfalfa   Supreme   Small Squares  $355.00 - $480.00
                                  
   Premium   Large Suares  $280.00 - $340.00
                        Good      Large Squares         $170.00 - $210.00 

Alfalfa/Grass           Premium   Small Squares         $240.00 - $280.00
                                  Large Squares         $210.00 - $225.00

Grass                   Premium   Large Squares         $230.00 - $250.00        
          Fair      Large Rounds          $185.00 - $220.00
                        Utility   Large Rounds  $120.00 - $190.00
                                                   
Oat Hay   Premium  Large Rounds           $210.00 - $225.00
                        Fair     Large Rounds  $150.00 - $160.00

Corn Stalks    Small Squares         $155.00 - $175.00
                                 Large Rounds          $ 25.00 - $ 50.00  per bale

Straw  Oat  Small Squares           $200.00 - $225.00 
                Wheat  Small Squares           $225.00 - $244.00
                Rye             Small Squares  $  4.00 - $  7.00 per bale 
                                Large Rounds              65.00 - $ 65.00 per bale
              
                                 
Organic Hay:  Alfalfa $200 per ton Large Squares
              Wheat straw $4.50 per bale Small Squares

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