Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Hay trade has picked up across much of the state.  More seasonal weather
has finally arrived bringing higher temperatures and drier weather in the
forecast.  This has provided the opportunity for farmers to get in and
cut, swath and finally bale hay.  Prices and movement were mostly steady. 
Heavy supply of alfalfa suitable for feed yards is readily available
causing a lower demand from buyers.  Surprisingly, demand is extremely
light.  High temperatures has made for lush pastures, however moisture
has begun to be needed.  Hay buyers are willing to enjoy the green grass
and wait for later to assess needs for hay.  Also speculating hay prices
could come down later in the season if the crop improves.

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 1-405-232-5425 or email 
OklahomaCity.LPGMN@usda.gov. 

Alfalfa
Central Oklahoma: Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme: 
257.00-263.00; Good to Premium: 210.00.  Large Rounds: Average 127.00.  
FOB:  Good quality Alfalfa 180.00 per ton.  

Eastern Oklahoma: No trades reported.

Western Oklahoma: Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 120.00. 

Grass Hay 
Central Oklahoma: Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good 5.50-6.00 per bale.  
Out of the barn 8.00.  Large Rounds: FOB and delivered: Good 115.00-120.00,
50.00-55.00 per roll.

Western Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

Eastern Oklahoma:  Bermuda: Large Squares 5X6: FOB: Moderate to Good 
70.00-80.00 per bale.  Large Rounds: Delivered: Average 120.00-125.00,
50.00-55.00 per roll.

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