Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 8/23/19

A pretty typical August week in the state. Temperatures were very hot and there 
was some storms around providing rain in areas. It seems as if farmers are finally 
giving hay equipment a break and many have parked things in the shed for the year. 
Still likely to be some fall cutting later, but most everyone has baled plenty of 
hay for their needs this year. Pasture and water supplies are not a concern and in 
much better shape than usual for this time of year. The Hay supplies are moderate, 
demand is moderate. Hay prices are steady to weak.  The Missouri Department of 
Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, 
or to view the directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of 
hay http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified 
and on most recent reported sales.

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185) 185.00-225.00
small squares 7.00-9.00 per bale
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 170.00-200.00
Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 
small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale
Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-125.00 
 
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 80.00-120.00
Small squares 6.00-8.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix)
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 60.00-80.00
small squares 4.00-6.00 per bale
Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 35.00-55.00 (mostly 35.00-45.00) per large round bale 

Good quality Bromegrass 80.00-120.00
Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-80.00

Wheat hay 40.00-55.00 per large round bale
Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale

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