Forage Fodder: May 2019

Friday, May 31, 2019

South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack.

   Compared to last week:  Hay prices were steady to higher with very few sales reported.  Cooler temperatures and several inches of rain continue to deteriorate ground conditions and hay transportation.  Very good demand for all types of hay and bedding in this active market.  Corn planted in South Dakota at 25% with 2% emerged as of Monday; compared to 90% planted and 57% emerged on the 5 year average.  Soybeans planted in South Dakota at 6% with 1% emerged as of Monday; compared to 64% planted and 24% emerged on the 5 year average.  Pasture and range condition reported on Monday 14% Excellent, 58% Good, and 27% Fair.  Warmer temperatures and with light rain expected this weekend and next weekend.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium: Large Squares, 200.00-240.00.  Good: Large Squares, 
180.00-190.00. Fair:  Large Squares, 150.00-160.00; Large Rounds, 140.00-
165.00.  Utility: Large Rounds, 115.00-128.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 240.00; 17 pct 250.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 255.00.

   Grass:  Good:  Large Rounds, 140.00-150.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Rounds, 150.00-175.00.

   Straw:  Large Rounds, 110.00; Large Squares 135.00-150.00. 

Corn Stalks: No Reported Sales.

  West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales.

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Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

***Note: Due to scheduling conflicts this report will not be issued again until 
June 21, 2019.***

Tons:  5425    Last Week:  2800    Last Year:  17,160       

   Compared to last Friday, Premium/Supreme non rained on new crop Alfalfa 
steady. Trade slow to moderate. Demand remains good. Dairies are aggressive for 
quality new crop. Rain showers over the trade area early in the week resulted in 
excessive rain damage to new crop. All reported sales this week is for new crop. 
Retail/Feed store steady.   All prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or 
ranch unless otherwise stated. Delivered prices include freight, commissions and 
other expenses.

                      Tons       Price       Wt. Avg     Comments
  Alfalfa                                                             
    Mid Square                                                        
      Supreme         1875   223.00-230.00   223.47      Tarped       
      Premium          400   225.00-225.00   225.00      Tarped       
      Utility/Fair    2000   160.00-170.00   165.00      Rain Damage  
                      1000   175.00-175.00   175.00  Del Rain Damage  

  Alfalfa                                                               
    Small Square                                                        
      Premium          150   230.00-230.00   230.00      Retail/Stable

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

USDA Hay Markets – May 28, 2019

Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the day on Friday, May 24. Large ranges for a particular grade and state are often indicative of location and/or bale size

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Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest

Demand and Sales Comments
Hay prices were strong this past week. Cool and wet weather conditions has delayed much of the hay crops growth. Many farmers are running out of forage and must buy forage or move cows to pasture that is not ready. Quality hay is in short supply and buyers are paying higher prices for lower quality hay. Many farmers in Wisconsin are scratching for forages, because of extensive winter injury or lost alfalfa stands. If you are looking to buy or sell forage, connect to the Farmer to Farmer webpage at http://farmertofarmer.uwex.edu/ to place an ad for your needs or what you have to sell. Contact your local county agriculture agent if you need help placing an ad. There is no charge for the service.

For Nebraska, hay sold steady with moderate demand. More reports of winter injury to alfalfa across the state. Rain has put a halt to planting. In Iowa, prices are steady to strong with demand for hay and bedding material with very little supply. Wet and cool weather is in forecast and has a cloud on harvesting hay.

In South Dakota, prices are steady with few reported sales. Demand is good. Another poor week of spring weather.

In Missouri, farmers are trying to bale new crop hay. Pricing new crop is a challenge as weather questions may drive prices. There are many areas in the state with flooding.

In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady with light demand and very little hay available. Cool, wet weather has more questions than answers for farmers. In Kansas, activity and demand are very slow with steady prices. As much of the mid-west weather conditions has caused many to begin hay harvest and are now forced to wait for better weather.

In Wisconsin, prices are strong with a high demand for all classes of hay. Many reports of winterkilled alfalfa in the state and many are developing plans to cover forage needs for 2019 and 2020.

Straw prices are for oat, barley, or wheat straw. Prices were steady to strong and good demand for straw. Small square bales averaged $3.85 a bale (range of $1.50 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $68.00 per bale (a wide range of $32.00 to $125.00). Large round bale straw averaged $48.00 per bale (a wide range of $25.00 - $75.00). Wheat straw may demand a slightly higher price and straw quality does affect the price.

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Friday, May 24, 2019

Weekly Montana Hay Report

Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay in rounds sold generally steady.
Hay sales were light this week. Many ranchers have turned out for 
the summer which has further lightened demand for hay. Supplies of hay 
in rounds remains moderate to heavy, squares supplies are very light. 
All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted. 



                                              
Alfalfa:   Supreme:  Small squares, 200.00-250.00
                     Large squares, NA
                     Large rounds,  NA
           Premium:  Large squares, NA  
                     Large rounds,  NA
                     Small squares, 200.00
           Good:     Large squares, NA   
                     Large rounds,  90.00-100.00
                     Small squares, NA
         Fair/Good:  Large squares, NA
                     Large rounds,  75.00-100.00
                     Small Squares, 125.00-140.00
           Utility   Large rounds,  70.00-80.00
                     Large squares, NA

Grass/                
Alfalfa:   Premium:  Small squares, NA
           Good:     Large rounds,  NA   
                     Small squares, NA
                     Large squares, NA
           Fair:     Large squares, NA
                     Large rounds,  75.00-90.00
                     Small squares, NA
           Utility:  Large squares, NA


Grass:     Premium   Large rounds,  NA
                     Small squares, NA
           Good:     Small squares, NA
                     Large rounds,  110.00
           Fair:     Large squares, NA
                     Large rounds,  75.00-85.00
                     Small squares, NA
           Utility:  Large rounds,  65.00-70.00
                     Large squares, NA
                     Small squares, NA          
     

Timothy 
Grass:     Premium:  Small squares, 225.00-240.00
           Premium:  Large rounds,  NA
           Good:     Large rounds,  NA
                     Small squares, 160.00-180.00
           

Barley                Large squares, 40.00-45.00
straw:                Large rounds,  40.00-45.00
                      Small squares, NA
                  

Wheat straw:

South central        Large squares, 35.00-40.00
                     Large rounds,  NA
Northern             Large squares, 35.00-40.00
                     Large rounds,  NA

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Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  2800    Last Week:  4675    Last Year:  6200     

   Compared to last Friday, Supreme non rained on new crop Alfalfa 5.00-10.00 
higher. Trade slow to moderate. Demand remains good. Dairies are aggressive for 
quality new crop. Rain showers are in the forecast for the next few days making new 
alfalfa more mature than normal resulting in lower RFV tests. All reported sales 
this week is for new crop. Retail/Feed store steady.   All prices are dollars per 
ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.  
  
                     Tons      Price        Wt. Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                           
    Mid Square                                                      
      Supreme        1400   225.00-230.00   228.57     New Crop     
      Premium        1350   230.00-230.00   230.00     Export       

  Alfalfa                                                           
    Small Square                                                    
      Premium          50   240.00-240.00   240.00     Retail/Stable

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South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack.

   Compared to last week:  Hay prices remained steady with few sales.  
Cooler temperatures and several inches of rain did not improve ground 
conditions and transportation of hay.  Very good demand for all types of 
hay and bedding.  Corn planted in South Dakota at 60% with 13% emerged as 
of Monday; compared to 76% planted and 30% emerged on the 5 year average.  
Soybeans planted in South Dakota at 21% with 2% emerged as of Monday; 
compared to 39% planted and 6% emerged on the 5 year average.  Pasture 
and range condition reported on Monday 21% Excellent, 51% Good, and 25% 
Fair.  Moderately warmer temperatures and more rain expected this weekend 
and next weekend.  All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless 
otherwise noted.

East River:
   Alfalfa:  Premium: Large Squares, 200.00-210.00.  Good: Large Squares, 
180.00-190.00. Fair:  Large Squares, 150.00-160.00; Large Rounds, 140.00-
165.00.  Utility: Large Rounds, 115.00-128.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 240.00; 17 pct 250.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 255.00.

   Grass:  Good:  Large Rounds, 140.00-150.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Good: Large Rounds, 150.00-175.00.

   Straw:  Large Rounds, 110.00; Large Squares 135.00-150.00. 

Corn Stalks: No Reported Sales.

  West River:
   Alfalfa:  No Reported Sales.

   Grass:  No Reported Sales.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  No Reported Sales.

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Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary

Week ending May 25, 2019

   Compared to last week, alfalfa hay large bales prices steady to 20.00 lower.
Trade moderate to active, demand good. The southern region is now in their second
cutting.  The Southeastern and eastern region is about halfway in their first
cutting.

Eastern region: Alfalfa Large Square Bales:  Premium and Supreme; 230.00-245.00, 
Good quality; 215.00-230.00 del.

Baled Wheat Hay:  180.00-190.00 per ton delivered from out of state.

Ground Hay: 178.00.

Southeastern regions:

Alfalfa Small Square Bales:  Premium and Supreme Bundle(21 bales) two tie 300.00 per
ton loaded on truck.

Wheat Hay: 3x3x4 Large Bales 190.00 per ton.
 
Southern and Southwestern region:

Alfalfa: Large Square Bales 3x3x4:  Premium and Supreme 200.00-220.00, Good quality
180.00-200.00 delivered to dairies.

Small Bales Alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: 9.00-11.00 per bale FOB.

Wheat hay: Large Bales 160.00-200.00 per ton, small bales two tie 4.50 per bale.

Oat Hay: 160.00-180.00 per ton.

North central Region:

Alfalfa: Small Square Bales:  Premium and Supreme three tie 19.00, two tie 13.00 per
bale.

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California Hay Report

  Compared to last week: All classes traded steady with moderate demand. 
According to Crop Progress report May 19, 2019, sunflowers were planted and 
wheat harvest will begin soon in Imperial County. In the Sacramento Valley, 
winter wheat progressed well. Corn continued to be planted in Kings County. 
Alfalfa harvest continued. Blackeye peas were planted. In Tulare County, wheat, 
alfalfa, and oats were harvested. Silage crops were being cut. Corn and cotton 
continued to be planted.  Hay is reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise 
noted.  Regions are defined at bottom of report.  

Tons:  3605    Last Week:  7685    Last Year:  13,420                          

Region 1: North Inter-Mountain: No New Sales Confirmed.

Region 2: Sacramento Valley:                                                   
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                 200  230.00-230.00  230.00                       
      Good/Premium            100  200.00-200.00  200.00                       
  Oat                                                                          
      Good                     50  140.00-140.00  140.00                       

Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:                                         
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                 100  265.00-265.00  265.00 Del Weedy             
      Good                    200  200.00-200.00  200.00                       
                               50  200.00-200.00  200.00 Del                   
      Fair/Good                50   85.00-85.00    85.00 Del Weedy              
  Wheat                                                                        
      Good                    450  150.00-150.00  150.00                       

Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley:                                          
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                 200  270.00-270.00  270.00 Del                   
      Fair/Good                60  240.00-240.00  240.00 Del                   

Region 5: Southern California:                                                 
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                1085  240.00-250.00  242.63                       
  Forage Mix-Three Way                                                         
      Good                    400  180.00-180.00  180.00                       

Region 6: Southeast California:                                                
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Premium                 600  195.00-200.00  199.17                       
      Good/Premium             60  195.00-195.00  195.00                       

The following are the counties included in each region:                        
Region 1: Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, and Plumas.                         
Region 2: Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer,  
          Yolo, El Dorado, Solano, Sacramento, Amador, and Alpine.             
Region 3: San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Merced, Mariposa.
Region 4: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo.                             
Region 5: Kern, Northeast Los Angeles, and Western San Bernardino.             
Region 6: Eastern San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial.

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Idaho Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  1650    Last Week:  300    Last Year:  4100    

   Compared to last Friday, Domestic old crop Alfalfa firm in a light test. New 
crop sales reported this week. Trade slow. Demand remains good. Rain in the trade 
area has slowed movement with little new crop reported on the ground. More Rain 
showers are in the forecast. Retail/Feed store steady. Prices are dollars per ton 
and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated.  
 
                        Tons      Price        Wt. Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                               
    Mid Square                                                          
      Premium/Supreme    500   200.00-200.00   200.00     New Crop      
      Premium            100   200.00-200.00   200.00     Retail/Stable 
                         550   185.00-190.00   189.55     Tarped        
      Fair/Good          500   150.00-150.00   150.00

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Weekly Texas Hay Report

   Compared to last report: Hay traded fully steady on light to moderate 
demand.  Unusually wet year for the panhandle has local pastures in good 
shape but also makes for baling wheat hay difficult.  East and North 
Texas are dealing with the same issues with rain and baling their Coastal 
Bermuda. Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted. 

   The Texas Department of Agriculture has Hay and Grazing phone set 
up for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; the number is 1-
512-787-9966. The website for the hotline is: 
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline.asp
x 

Panhandle/High Plains:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 260.00-
 270.00; Good to Premium 225.00-265.00.               
 Small bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 297.00-330.00, 9.00-
 10.00 per bale. 
 Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 210.00-220.00. 
                                              Calf 230.00-235.00.
 Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 160.00-
 240.00.
      Small Bales: Delivered: Good to Premium 360.00, 11.00 per bale. 
 Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: Bearded 145.00.    
 Sudan: Large Bales: Delivered: 110.00-115.00
  
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos: 
 Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
      290.00, 8.00-9.00 per bale.
  Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 250.00-280.00.
   
North, Central, and East Texas:
 Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 290.00-
 310.00.
    Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 297.00-330.00, 
 9.00-10.00 per bale.
      Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 120.00, 60.00 per 
 roll; Fair to Good 90.00-120.00, 45.00-60.00 per bale.
          
South Texas:
    Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 264.00-297.00, 
      8.00-9.00 per bale; Fair to Good 165.00-264.00 5.00-8.00 per bale. 
  Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium 100.00-
 120.00, 50.00-60.00 per roll.

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Rock Valley Hay Auction

For Thursday, May 23, 2019

Receipts:  68 loads    Last Week: 78 loads    Last Year:  56 loads    

   All sales FOB Rock Valley, Iowa, vicinity.  One load Small Squares
equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range from
10-25 tons per load.

   Alfalfa:  Supreme:  Large Squares, 5 loads 185.00-335.00; Large 
Rounds, 4 loads 187.50-270.00. Premium: Large Squares, 1 load 180.00; 
Large Rounds, 4 loads 170.00-180.00.  Good:  Large Rounds, 5 loads 
155.00-167.50.  Fair: Large Rounds, 5 loads 130.00-150.00.  Fair: Large 
Squares, 2 loads 47.50-85.00; Large Rounds, 1 load 35.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 2 loads 200.00-210.00; Large Rounds, 
6 loads 182.50-210.00.  Good:  Large Rounds, 11 loads 152.50-180.00; 
Large Squares, 3 loads 180.00.  Fair: Large Rounds, 4 loads 125.00-
147.50.  Utility: Large Rounds, 1 load 75.00.

   Alfalfa / Grass Mix:  Premium:  Large Squares, 1 load 215.00.  Good: 
Large Rounds, 3 loads 165.00-180.00.  Utility: Large Rounds, 1 load 
30.00.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 3 loads 160.00-165.00; Large Rounds, 1 load 
90.00.  Poor quality Large Squares, 1 load 40.00

   Cornstalks:  Large Rounds, 4 loads 50.00-65.00.

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Oregon Weekly Hay Report

   Compared to May 17:  Prices trended generally steady compared to last 
report's prices.  Retail/Stable type hay remains the most demanded hay.  
Almost all feeder hay qualities are sold out, so customers needing feeder
hay have been forced to purchase higher qualities.  All sales in this report 
are 2018 crop year hay.  Most growers are sold out for this crop year.

Tons:  310    Last Week:  284    Last Year:  357                       

Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:                           
                        Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments       
  Mixed Grass Five-Way                                                 
    Small Square                                                       
      Premium             10  275.00-275.00  275.00     Retail/Stable  

Klamath Basin:                                                         
                        Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments       
  Alfalfa                                                              
    Small Square                                                       
      Premium/Supreme    130  175.00-175.00  175.00     Contracted     

Lake County:                                                           
                        Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments       
  Alfalfa                                                              
    Large Square                                                       
      Supreme            170  200.00-200.00  200.00                    

Eastern Oregon: No New Sales Confirmed.                                
Harney County: No New Sales Confirmed.

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa trade and movement remains very light as rain and storms continue
to impede haying activities. Demand was moderate to good for first cutting
alfalfa. A large percentage of first cutting offerings are rain damaged,
over mature or both. A good amount of wheat hay may still be put up but the
window for best quality wheat hay is over. Too few sales confirmed this week
for a full market but overall steady undertone noted. Oklahoma entered this
haying season with the lowest hay stocks on hand since 2012, according to
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Market News continues to maintain an online hay directory for both in-state
and out-of-state hay producers.  The directories are on the ODAFF homepage
at www.oda.state.ok.us. Producers wishing to list hay are encouraged to call
at 1-405-522-3753 or email jack.carson@ag.ok.gov. 

Alfalfa
Central Oklahoma: New crop Premium quality last reported 200.00. 

Eastern Oklahoma: No recent sales confirmed.  

Western Oklahoma: New crop Premium quality alfalfa first cutting large square
bales 195.00-200.00.  Seven loads new crop bunk hay 160.00.

Old Crop Grass Hay 
Central Oklahoma: No sales confirmed. 

Western Oklahoma:  New crop wheat hay 80.00-90.00 per ton, mostly 85.00. 
Good quality mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per ton. Mixed grass 5 X 5 1/2
to 5 X 6 bales 55.00-70.00 per bale. 

Eastern Oklahoma:  Mixed grass hay in 4 x 5 bales 55.00-65.00 per bale.

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Nebraska Hay Summary

Week Ending May 24, 2019


  Compared to last week all reported forages sold steady. Demand was 
moderate for baled hay with very good demand for alfalfa pellets. Some 
producers in the western side of the state noted some buyers would like 
to make contracts on new crop alfalfa hay. Many producers are on the 
fence about making contracts before any hay has been baled. Some dehy 
producers have cut some alfalfa but have not been able to get it to the 
plant due to wet conditions. Few, more reports of winter killed alfalfa 
this week across different areas of the state.  Rain across most of the 
state this week has put a halt to planting. But, good progress was made 
last week. Per Nass, week ending May 19, Corn planted was 70 percent, 
well behind 86 last year. Emerged was 27 percent, behind 49 last year. 
Soybeans planted was 40 percent, behind 61 last year. Emerged was 7 
percent, behind 22 last year. All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field 
or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. 

Eastern/Central Nebraska
Alfalfa: Good large squares 160.00-200.00. Good large round 115.00. Grass 
Hay: Premium large rounds 100.00-110.00; Good large rounds 85.00-95.00. 
Premium small squares 160.00-170.00. Good large rounds of brome grass 
90.00 per bale. Good small squares of brome grass 6.50-7.00 per bale. 
Cornstalks large rounds 52.50. 
 
Platte Valley area of Nebraska
Alfalfa: Good large round bales 105.00. Standing hay price: Mostly 
70.00-75.00 instances 80.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-160.00. 
Ground and delivered alfalfa-stubble mix 130.00-145.00. Ground and 
delivered cornstalks 95.00-110.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent 
protein 220.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 240.00. 

Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: Good large squares 160.00. Good large rounds 130.00-140.00, 
150.00-160.00 delivered. Ground and delivered alfalfa 153.00-158.00.  
Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 255.00.

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Wyoming Hay Summary

Week ending May 24, 2019

   Compared to last week all reported forages sold steady on a thin test. 
Rain and snow across most of the state this week is giving farmers some 
concern if there newly planted crops will germinate of rot due to 
excessive moisture and cool day time temps. Other concerns is heavy snow 
in the SE part of the state may hurt yields on wheat and on the first 
cutting of alfalfa. Buyer inquiry is good for new crop hay. Some reports 
of prospective buyers are wanting to make contracts on new crop hay but 
producers are reluctant as they don’t know how much tonnage they will 
produce. Crop progress report by NASS for week May 19th, barley planted 
90 percent compared to 91 percent last year, with 75 percent emerged 
compared to 65 last year. Sugar beets planted at 99 percent compared to 
67 percent last year and 53 percent has emerged. Corn plantings at 66 
percent compared to 67 percent last year.  All prices are dollars per ton 
FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted. 

Eastern Wyoming 
Alfalfa: Good large rounds 150.00-160.00 delivered. Sun-cured alfalfa 
pellets 15 percent protein 255.00.  
   
Central and Western Wyoming
Alfalfa: Premium small squares 200.00-215.00, Good small squares 165.00. 
Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk 230.00-240.00, bagged 270.00-
280.00.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Corsica, SD Hay and Straw Auction

For Monday, May 20, 2019

Receipts:  28 Loads    Last Week:  38 Loads    Last Year:  23 Loads

All prices dollars per ton FOB Corsica, SD.

One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and
Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load.

   Alfalfa:  Premium: Large Rounds, 2 loads 147.50-157.50.  Good: Large 
Rounds, 6 loads 130.00-142.50.  Fair: Large Rounds, 6 loads 105.00-
122.50.

   Grass:  Good: Large Rounds, 1 load 150.00.  Fair: Large Rounds, 5 
loads 125.00-135.00.  Utility: Large Rounds, 4 loads 65.00-117.50.

   Straw:  Large Rounds, 1 load 72.50.

   Millet Hay:  Large Rounds, 1 load 105.00.

   Corn Stalks:  Scarce.

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Kansas Hay Market Report

Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement:   Southwest/South Central 
Tonnage: 8,143/4,545    Last week: 8,184/4,976   Last year: 7,483/3,305
             
Hay market trade activity and demand remains very slow, while prices remain 
generally steady with a slight softening to old crop grinder hay. Folks took 
advantage of the warm and dry weather last week, with those who could get into 
the field spraying, planting, cutting or baling. Of course, nothing lasts 
forever and sever weather marched across the state over the weekend and is 
forecast to continue into the rest of the week. Talk of new crop pricing was a 
hot topic this last week but very few new sales are being reported. Everyone 
expects prices to be lower but until the hay is cut and put up in the barn dry, 
no one really wants to commit to price. If you have any extra hay to sell and/or 
need hay here in Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange: 
www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.  

Southwest Kansas  
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady, movement 
slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 250.00-270.00. Alfalfa: Dairy 1.00-
1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-
170.00. Stock or Dry Cow 185.00-195.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 160.00-
170.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 195.00-205.00; 
Bluestem, premium small squares 140.00-150.00; Sudan: large rounds 70.00-80.00; 
Cornstalks: Large rounds 65.00-75.00, ground and delivered 85.00-95.00; Wheat 
straw: large rounds 65.00-70.00. The week of 5/12-5/18, 8,143T of grinding 
alfalfa and 900T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. 

South Central Kansas 
Dairy alfalfa, alfalfa pellets, grinding alfalfa, and grass hay steady, 
ground/delivered steady to 10.00 lower; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small 
squares 200.00-210.00. Dairy, 1.00-1.10/point RFV, Supreme 195.00-215.00, 
Premium 175.00-200.00, Good 165.00-175.00. Stock cow, 170.00-180.00. Fair/Good 
grinding alfalfa, 140.00-150.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 
165.00-175.00; Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 210.00-220.00, 17 pct 
protein 220.00-230.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 265.00-275.00; Grass hay: Bluestem, 
small squares none reported, large squares none reported; Sudan: large rounds 
70.00-80.00; Wheat Straw: large rounds 65.00-75.00. The week of 5/12-5/18, 
4,545T of grinding alfalfa and 500T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. 

Southeast Kansas 
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement 
slow.  Alfalfa: horse or goat, 220.00-240.00.  Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV. Stock 
cow 170.00-180.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, none reported. Ground and 
delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, premium small squares 140.00-
150.00. Good, mid squares 125.00-135.00, good large squares, 110.00-120.00, 
large rounds 100.00-115.00. Brome, good, small squares none reported, mid to 
large squares 140.00-155.00, large rounds 125.00-135.00; Sudan: large rounds 
75.00-85.00; Oat hay, mid squares 60.00/bale; Wheat Straw: mid and large squares 
75.00-100.00. Mulch: large rounds 50.00-60.00. The week of 5/11-5/18, 885T of 
grass hay was delivered.

Northwest Kansas  
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady, movement slow. 
Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 220.00-230.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.00-1.05/point 
RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 160.00-165.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 140.00-
150.00.  Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 150.00-160.00.

North Central-Northeast Kansas 
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay, steady movement 
slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 9.00-10.00/bale. Dairy 1.00-
1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-
170.00. Stock Cow, 195.00-200.00. Fair/Good, grinding alfalfa, 135.00-145.00. 
Ground and delivered 160.00-170.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 8.00-
8.50/bale, large squares 120.00-130.00, large rounds 100.00-110.00. Brome, small 
squares 8.50-9.50/bale, large squares 145.00-155.00, large rounds 100.00-110.00 
with an instance at 115.00-120.00; Sudan: large rounds 80.00-90.00; Wheat Straw: 
small squares 6.00-7.00/bale, large squares 100.00-110.00, and large rounds 
80.00-90.00.  The week of 5/12-5/18, T of grinding alfalfa and T of dairy 
alfalfa were delivered.

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