Nebraska Hay Summary

Week Ending Aug 16, 2019

  Compared to last week all reported forages sold steady. Buyer inquiry 
was light. Most areas of the state are in good shape for moisture but 
some areas across the state are in need of some moisture. Most cuttings 
of alfalfa are roughly three weeks behind a “normal” year. High humidity 
continues to plaque most of the state as it takes a long time for hay to 
dry down to be baled. Note: “All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field 
or hay barn, unless otherwise noted.”


Eastern/Central Nebraska
Alfalfa: Premium large squares 180.00.  Prairie Hay: Good large rounds 
100.00, few at 110.00. Premium small squares 165.00-170.00. Brome mix 
hay: Good large rounds 90.00-100.00. Good small squares 5.50 per bale.  
Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 330.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 
percent protein 300.00. 
 
Platte Valley area of Nebraska
Alfalfa: Premium small square bales 7.00-8.00 per bale. Good large rounds 
110.00-120.00; Fair large rounds 100.00 delivered. Prairie Hay: Premium 
large round bales 115.00. Oat hay in large round bales 80.00-85.00. 
Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-145.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa-
stubble mix 125.00-135.00. Oat/cane mix ground and delivered 115.00. 
Ground and delivered corn stalks 100.00-110.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 
percent protein 270.00-275.00. 

Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: Premium large squares 175.00-180.00; Good large squares 
135.00-160.00; Fair large rounds 100.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 
158.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 250.00-255.00

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