Nebraska Hay Summary

Week Ending June 07, 2019


  Compared to last week Dehy alfalfa pellets in the Eastern side of the 
state sold sharply higher and in the Platte valley area sold 5.00 higher. 
Baled hay sold steady on a very thin test. Demand was very good for dehy 
and sun-cured alfalfa pellets. Light demand for old crop hay with 
moderate demand for new crop alfalfa going to dairies. Some new crop 
alfalfa has been sold at 1.05 per point on RVF results. Some producers 
are out cutting alfalfa, especially in areas where the weevil has 
prevailed. Others are trying to outsmart Mother Nature as they cut small 
parts of their fields hoping they can put some hay up in great condition. 
Several reports of balage (bales in a bag) and haylage (pit stored) 
alfalfa across the state. Some farmers have decided to take preventive 
planting as others keep trying to finish on corn and soybeans. All sales 
are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. 

Eastern/Central Nebraska
Grass Hay: Good large rounds 95.00-100.00. Premium small squares 160.00-
170.00. Good small squares of brome grass 6.50-7.00 per bale. Cornstalks 
large rounds baled this spring 60.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 
320.00; Organic Dehy alfalfa pellets 16 percent protein 375.00; Sun-cured 
alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 300.00. 

 
Platte Valley area of Nebraska
Alfalfa: Good large round bales 110.00 delivered.  Standing hay price: 
70.00-75.00 instances 80.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-155.00. 
Ground and delivered alfalfa-stubble mix 130.00-145.00. Ground and 
delivered cornstalks 95.00-110.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 
protein 245.00. 

Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: Ground and delivered alfalfa 153.00-158.00.  Sun-cured alfalfa 
pellets 15 percent protein 255.00.

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