Nebraska Hay Summary

Week Ending May 03, 2019


  Compared to last week all reported forages sold steady. Demand was 
moderate. Some contacts reported there has been more willing sellers this 
week than people willing to buy. Snow and rain across some of the state 
on Tuesday and Wednesday halting most spring tillage and planting. Warmer 
weather is in the forecast and hopefully old man winter will stay at home 
for the next several months. Some producers continue to bale cornstalks. 
County road conditions still are poor across most of the state with some 
areas applying weight restrictions. These restrictions have made it 
difficult to get forage products to the farmer/rancher in remote areas.  
All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise 
noted. 

Eastern/Central Nebraska
Alfalfa: Good large squares 150.00-165.00. Grass Hay: Premium large 
rounds 100.00-110.00; Good large rounds 85.00-95.00; Fair large rounds 
60.00-75.00. Premium small squares 160.00-170.00. Cornstalks large rounds 
52.50.  Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein or better 270.00.  
 
Platte Valley area of Nebraska
Alfalfa: Good large round bales 110.00-120.00, 140.00 delivered. 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.

Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: Good large squares 160.00; Fair large squares 140.00. Good large 
rounds 130.00-140.00. Straw in large squares 80.00. Ground and delivered 
alfalfa 153.00-158.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 
255.00.

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