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Monday, September 30, 2019
Hay demand, prices mixed across trading area
In Nebraska, Sept. 19, compared to last week alfalfa hay sold unevenly steady, grass hay steady, according to the USDA Market News Service.
Alfalfa pellets sold mostly steady with eastern market trending 20 lower on 17% protein pellets. Demand was light to moderate.
Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted. All hay market reports courtesy of USDA Market News Service, www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/hay-reports.
Eastern/central—Fair alfalfa, large squares, $160; good, large rounds, $100-$105, few at $115; fair large rounds, $85. Premium prairie hay, large rounds, $125-$130; good, large rounds, $100-$110; premium, small squares, $170-$180. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $300; sun-cured alfalfa 15% protein, $260.
Platte Valley—Good alfalfa, large rounds, $105. Premium grass hay, large rounds, $120-$130. Oat hay, large rounds, $80. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $140-$145. Ground and delivered alfalfa-cornstalk mix, $125-$135. Oat/cane mix ground and delivered, $115. Ground and delivered corn stalks, $110. Dehydrated alfalfa pellet, 17% protein, $275; Sun-cured alfalfa, 15% protein, $240.
Western—Good alfalfa, large squares, $160-$165; fair, large squares, $140. Premium alfalfa/orchard mix, large squares, $230. Straw, large squares, $65-$80. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $153-$158. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $255.
In South Dakota, Sept. 20, alfalfa and grass mostly steady, reported sales still rather limited. Good demand for high quality alfalfa hay, especially from out of state buyers, demand only moderate for lower quality hay as this supply is more plentiful due to the persistent summer rains.
East River—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $230, small squares, $6.50/bale; fair/good, large squares, $165; fair, large rounds, $120-$130; utility, large rounds and squares, $100. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $245; 17% protein, $250. Alfalfa meal, 17% protein, $255. Good grass, large rounds, $120; fair, large rounds, $80-$110; utility, large rounds, $65. Premium alfalfa/grass mix, large squares, $225; fair, large squares, $135. Sudan grass, large rounds, baleage, $100 delivered. Straw, large rounds, $90-$100, large squares, $110-$120.
West River—Alfalfa, grass, and alfalfa/grass mix, no reported sales.
In Iowa, Sept. 20, prices were higher this week, although hay quality was trending lower.
Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $280-$340; premium, small squares, $210-$330, large squares, $200, large rounds, $200; good, small squares, $200. Premium alfalfa/grass, small squares, $210-$260, large squares, $240-$275; good, large squares, $160-$195, large rounds, $155-$195; fair, large rounds, $90-$150. Premium grass, small squares, $200; good, small squares, $180-$185, large squares, $120-$180, large rounds, $100-$160; fair, large rounds, $90; utility, large rounds, $65-$85. Oat straw, small squares, $100, large squares, $80, large rounds, $70-$85. Wheat straw, small squares, $200, large squares, $145. Supreme organic alfalfa, small squares, $350. Organic alfalfa/grass, small squares, $300-$325
In Wyoming, Sept. 19, compared to last week hay sold steady. Demand was moderate to good from local buyers with very good demand from out of state buyers.
Eastern—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $180, small squares, $270; good, large squares, $150-$160; fair, large squares, $140. Good/premium alfalfa/grass, large squares, $200-$215. Straw, large squares, $70-$80. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $255.
Central/western—Alfalfa, Good large squares 160-165; Fair large squares 120-130. Premium small squares -220. Alfalfa/Orchard grass: Premium small squares 225-250; Fair large squares 120-130. Timothy: Good to Premium large squares 240; Premium small squares 235-250. Mix grasses: Fair large squares 120-130. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes, bulk, $230-$240, 50 pound bags, $280.
In Colorado, Sept. 19, trade activity and demand light to moderate.
Northeast—Premium alfalfa, medium squares, $237.50, retail/stable, small squares, $280-$285 ($8-$8.50/bale), retail/stable. Premium alfalfa/grass, small squares, ($8.50/bale), retail/stable. Premium grass, small squares, $315 ($9/bale), retail/stable, small squares delivered, $370 ($12/bale), retail/stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast—Premium alfalfa, medium squares, $235, retail/stable, small squares, $322.50 ($10/bale), retail/stable. Premium, grass, small squares, $315 ($9/bale), retail/stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley—Premium grass large squares, $150. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southwest—Premium grass, small squares, $275-$300 ($9/bale), certified weed free. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains/northwest—Premium meadow grass hay, large squares, $200, small squares, $275 ($7.50/bale), retail/stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
In Missouri, Sept. 19, hay movement remains slow and prices are steady to weak, especially on average to lower quality hay which there seems to be no shortage of at the current time. Hay supplies are moderate, demand is light to moderate.
Supreme alfalfa (RFV <185), $185-$225 small squares, $7-$9/bale; premium (RFV 170-180), $170-$200; good (RFV 150-170), $120-$160, small squares, $5-$7/bale; fair (RFV 130-150),$100-$125. Good mixed grass hay, $80-$120, small squares, $6-$8/bale (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair/good mixed grass hay, $60-$80, small squares, $3-$6/bale. Fair mixed grass hay, large rounds, $35-$50/bale, 4 x 5 round bale, $25-$40/bale. Good brome grass, $80-$120; fair/good, $50-$80. Wheat hay, large rounds, $40-$55/bale. Wheat straw, small squares, $3-$6/bale.
In Oklahoma, Sept. 19, alfalfa and hay movement limited and prices remain steady to weak for all classes. Hay trade has been light as producers finish up their fourth cutting and prepare for a fifth cutting.
Central—Supreme alfalfa, small squares FOB picked up in the barn, $14-$15/bale; premium, $242-$244 delivered to Texas; good, $180-$185, delivered in Oklahoma. Good grass hay, $90-$120.
Eastern—No alfalfa trades reported. Good/fair grass hay, $50-$60/bale delivered to Louisiana and Texas.
Western—Good/premium, $180-$185, FOB. Grinder, $100 FOB. Good grass hay, $70-$75 FOB.
In Texas, Sept. 20, most hay trades were steady with instances of alfalfa $5 lower. Trade activity and demand were moderate.
Panhandle/High Plains—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered $245-$255; good, $175-$190. Premium, small bales, delivered, $264-$272, $8-$8.25/bale. Ground alfalfa, delivered to feedlots, average $170-$200. Calf, $210-$215. Premium/supreme coastal bermuda, large bales delivered, $140-$165. Wheat, large bales, delivered, beardless, $130-$150; bearded, $100-$130. Wheat straw, large bales, delivered, $95-$100. Sorghum:, large bales, delivered, green, $150; brown, $95-$115. Triticale, large bales, delivered, $125-$135. Oat, large bales, delivered, $170. Cotton burrs, ground and delivered, $90-$100.
Far west/Trans Pecos—Premium/supreme alfalfa, small squares, delivered local or FOB, $290-$330, $10-$11/bale, large squares, FOB, $250-$265; Good/premium, $230-$245.
North/central/east—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $255-$260. Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $8-$10/bale. large rounds, FOB, $65-$75/roll.
South—Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $8-$10 per bale, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $120-$160, $60-$80/roll; fair/good, $5-$8/bale. Fair grass mix, $100-$110, $50-$55/roll.
In New Mexico, Sept. 20, alfalfa hay large bales prices steady. Trade limited, demand moderate.
East—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, $230-$260; good, $200-$220, delivered to dairies. Baled wheat hay, $150-$180, small bales, $12/bale. Oat hay, small squares, $8/bale.
Southeast—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, $220; good, $200-210, delivered to dairies. Premium/supreme alfalfa, small square, bundle (21 bales) two tie, $320 per ton loaded on truck. Wheat hay, large bales, $170-$190.
South/southwest—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, $200-$250; good, $150-$200; fair, $130-$150 delivered to dairies. Premium/supreme, small bales alfalfa, bundle (21 bales) three tie, $200-$230 per ton, two tie, $7-$10/bale FOB. Wheat hay, large squares $150-$200, round bales, $110, small bales two tie, $4.50-$8/bale. Oat hay, $150-$180.
North central—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares delivered to dairy, $200, small squares, three tie, $19, two tie, $8-$10/bale; organic two tie, $11/bale. Alfalfa/grass mix, small squares, organic two tie, $11/bale. Cow hay, $7/bale. Grass hay, small squares, $10-$12/bale. Oat hay, large bales, $165-$180.
In Minnesota, Sept. 18, the hay trade was steady.
Utility alfalfa, large rounds, $85. Fair alfalfa/grass mix, large rounds, $75; utility, large rounds, $65. Fair grass, large rounds, $70-$80; utility, large rounds, $50-$65. Wheat straw, large rounds, $54/bale.
In Montana, Sept. 20, alfalfa hay sold fully steady. Slow market activity was seen again this week as ranchers are slow to buy.
Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $160-$165; premium, large squares, $150-$160, small squares, $225-$250; good, large squares, $130-$135, export $125, large rounds, $110-$120, small squares, $175-$180; fair/good: large squares, $110-$125, large rounds, $75-$100, old crop, $60-$75, small squares, $125-$150; utility, large rounds, $40-$60, large squares, $90-$110. Premium grass/alfalfa, small squares, $180; good, large rounds, $130-$135; fair, large squares, $100-$110, large rounds, $75-$90. Premium grass, large rounds, $125; good, large rounds, $85-$110; fair, large squares, $100-$125, large rounds, $75-$80; utility, large rounds, $65-$75. Premium timothy grass, small squares, $240-$270; good, small squares, $160-$180. Barley hay, large squares, $40-$45. Barley straw, large rounds, $40-$45. Wheat straw, south central, large squares, $40, large rounds, $40; northern, large squares, $35-$45, large rounds, $35-$45.
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Friday, September 27, 2019
Weekly Montana Hay Report
Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay sold fully steady. Slow to moderate
market activity was seen this week. Demand for hay is mostly light to moderate
with most large sales moving into neighboring western states. A potentially
historic early season snow storm is set to hit western Montana this weekend and
early next week. This has producers scrambling as they try to decide
to cut or not. Many producers in central and western Montana are still
cutting second cutting as they saw limited heat units causing hay to grow
slow and mature late. Late season rains have range and pastures all greened
up which continues to limit demand for hay. All prices below are new crop hay
unless otherwise noted. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise
noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, NA
Large squares, 160.00-165.00
Large rounds, NA
Premium: Large squares, 150.00-160.00
Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 225.00-250.00
Good: Large squares, 130.00-135.00, export 125.00
Large rounds, 110.00-120.00
Small squares, 175.00-180.00
Fair/Good: Large squares, 110.00-125.00,
Large rounds, 75.00-100.00 old crop 60.00-75.00
Small Squares, 125.00-150.00
Utility Large rounds, 40.00-60.00
Large squares, 70.00-100.00
Grass/
Alfalfa: Premium: Small squares, 180.00
Good: Large rounds, 125.00-135.00
Small squares, NA
Large squares, NA
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-110.00
Large rounds, 75.00-90.00
Small squares, NA
Utility: Large squares, NA
Grass: Premium Large squares NA
Large rounds, 125.00
Small squares, NA
Good: large squares, NA
Large rounds, 85.00-110.00
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-125.00
Large rounds, 75.00-80.00
Small squares, NA
Utility: Large rounds, 65.00-75.00
Large squares, NA
Small squares, NA
Timothy
Grass: Premium: Small squares, 240.00-270.00
Premium: Large rounds, NA
Good: Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 160.00-180.00
Barley Large squares, 40.00-45.00
straw: Large rounds, 40.00-45.00
Small squares, NA
Wheat straw:
South central Large squares, 40.00
Large rounds, 40.00
Northern Large squares, 35.00-45.00
Large rounds, 35.00-45.00
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California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Trade activity light to moderate on moderate demand.
According to the NASS Crop Production Report September 12, 2019, All Hay acres
for 2019 is at 52,773,000 acres versus 52,839,000 acres for 2018 and alfalfa
2019 was 16,828,000 acres versus 16,608,000 acres for 2018. Hay is reported FOB
the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions are defined at bottom of
report.
Tons: 15,650 Last Week: 12,770 Last Year: 208,025
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 2550 190.00-200.00 191.47 Contracted
Premium 1100 180.00-180.00 180.00 Contracted
Good/Premium 300 195.00-195.00 195.00 Export
Good 600 155.00-155.00 155.00
Orchard Grass
Premium 400 280.00-280.00 280.00 Retail/Stable
Region 2: Sacramento Valley: No New Sales Confirmed.
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 50 275.00-275.00 275.00
1100 280.00-280.00 280.00 Del
3200 265.00-280.00 274.38 Del Contracted
Premium 250 250.00-255.00 252.50 Del
Fair/Good 400 170.00-190.00 180.00
1000 190.00-215.00 202.50 Del
50 185.00-185.00 185.00 Del Grassy
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
Fair/Good 450 150.00-170.00 154.44 Del
Orchard Grass
Premium 200 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Alfalfa/Grass/Weeds
Utility 2000 60.00-60.00 60.00
Wheat Straw
Good 600 119.00-119.00 119.00 Del
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley: No New Sales Confirmed.
Region 5: Southern California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 150 270.00-270.00 270.00 Retail/Stable
Forage Mix-Three Way
Good 50 240.00-240.00 240.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 250 190.00-190.00 190.00 Retail/Stable
Good 200 190.00-190.00 190.00
600 165.00-175.00 170.83 Export
Bermuda Grass
Premium 150 210.00-210.00 210.00 Retail/Stable
The following are the counties included in each region:
Region 1: Siskiyou, Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, and Plumas.
Region 2: Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer,
Yolo, El Dorado, Solano, Sacramento, Amador, and Alpine.
Region 3: San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Merced, Mariposa.
Region 4: Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo.
Region 5: Kern, Northeast Los Angeles, and Western San Bernardino.
Region 6: Eastern San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial.
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Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 5300 Last Week: 19,700 Last Year: 32,000
Compared to last Friday, all grades of Alfalfa firm. Rain over the trade area
has slowed marketing. Due to weather conditions this last season very little high
testing Alfalfa is available in eastern ID. Producers are busy harvesting. Demand
remains good especially from exporters offering a 1.00/RFV point. Retail/Feed store
not tested this week. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless
otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Premium/Supreme 900 200.00-200.00 200.00 Tarped
Good 4000 150.00-150.00 150.00 Export
Utility 400 125.00-125.00 125.00 Rain Damage
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Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 10,200 Last Week: 11,250 Last Year: 8000
Compared to last Friday, all grades of export Alfalfa and Timothy steady.
Trade moderate this week as export buyers remained aggressive. Local Dairies aren’t
willing to compete with exporters. Exporters are looking for non-rained on 4th.
Demand remains moderate to good on Alfalfa. Most 4th cutting isn’t testing for
dairy quality. Feed store/retail not tested this week. All prices are dollars per
ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. Delivered prices include
freight, commissions and other expenses.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Good/Premium 2600 190.00-195.00 190.58 Export
Good 200 187.00-187.00 187.00 Export
Fair 400 180.00-180.00 180.00 Export
5000 225.00-230.00 227.50 Del Export
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Good 1200 195.00-200.00 198.33 Export
Timothy Grass
Small Square
Fair 800 175.00-175.00 175.00 Export
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Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: All hay classes traded mostly steady. Trade
activity was moderate to good with a large variety on the market this
time of year. A lot of variation of quality of hay with some hay being
rained on. The Panhandle received much needed rain that turned pastures
back green but Fall is around the corner and livestock owners are in the
market for hay. Coastal Bermuda producers in North and East Texas got
rain so should have another cutting if Army worms don’t get to it first.
Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted.
The Texas Department of Agriculture has Hay and Grazing phone set
up for Buyers and sellers looking for hay or grazing; the number is 1-
512-787-9966. The website for the hotline is:
http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline.asp
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Panhandle/High Plains:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme: 240.00-
260.00; Good: 175.00-190.00.
Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 272.00, 8.25 per bale.
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 170.00-200.00.
Calf 210.00-215.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme:
140.00-160.00.
Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: Beardless 200.00-220.00. Bearded
115.00-130.00. Rained on 90.00-100.00.
Wheat Straw: Large Bales: Delivered: 90.00-100.00.
Sorghum: Large Bales: Delivered: Green 150.00; brown 95.00-115.00.
Oat: Large Bales: Delivered: 170.00.
CRP: Large Bales: Delivered: 85.00-90.00.
Far West Texas/Trans Pecos:
Alfalfa: Small Squares: Delivered local or FOB: Premium to Supreme
290.00-330.00, 10.00-11.00 per bale.
Large Squares: FOB: Premium to Supreme 250.00-265.00.
North, Central, and East Texas:
Alfalfa: Large Squares: Delivered: Premium to Supreme 255.00-
270.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 6.00-10.00 per
bale.
Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium 60.00-70.00 per roll.
South Texas:
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium 8.00-10.00 per
bale; Fair to Good 5.00-8.00 per bale.
Large Rounds: FOB and delivered locally: Good to Premium 120.00-
160.00, 60-80.00 per roll; Fair or Grass mix 100.00-110.00, 50.00-
55.00 per roll.
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South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. Compared to last week: Alfalfa and grass mostly steady, reported sales still rather limited. Good demand for high quality alfalfa hay, especially from out of state buyers, demand only moderate for lower quality hay as this supply is more plentiful due to the persistent summer rains. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. East River: Alfalfa: Premium: Large Squares, 230.00; Small Squares, 6.50 per bale. Fair to Good: Large Squares, 165.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 120.00-130.00. Utility: Large Rounds and Squares, 100.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 245.00; 17 pct 250.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 255.00. Grass: Good: Large Rounds, 120.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 80.00- 110.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 65.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Large Squares, 225.00. Fair: Large Squares, 135.00. Sudan Grass: Large Rounds, baleage 100.00 delivered. Straw: Large Rounds, 90.00-100.00. Large Squares, 110.00-120.00. West River: Alfalfa: No Reported Sales. Grass: No Reported Sales. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: No Reported Sales.
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Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary
Week ending September 28, 2019 Compared to last week, alfalfa hay large bales prices steady. Trade limited, demand moderate. Regions in 5th cutting. Heavy rain reported in the hay producing areas. Reports of rained on hay across the state. Eastern region: Alfalfa Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme; 230.00-260.00, Good quality; 200.00-220.00; delivered to dairies. Baled Wheat Hay: 150.00-180.00 per ton, small bales 12.00 per bale. Oat Hay: Small Square Bales: 8.00 per bale. Southeastern regions: Alfalfa Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme; 220.00-240.00, Good quality; 200.00- 210.00 per ton delivered to dairies. Alfalfa Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme: Bundle(21 bales) two tie 210.00 per ton loaded on truck. Wheat Hay: Large Bales 170.00-190.00 per ton. Southern and Southwestern region: Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme 200.00-250.00; Good quality 150.00-200.00; Fair Quality 130.00-150.00 delivered to dairies. Small Bales Alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: Bundle(21 bales) three tie 200.00-230.00 per ton, two tie 7.00-10.00 per bale FOB. Wheat hay: Large Bales Square Bales 150.00-200.00 per ton, Round bales 110.00, small bales two tie 4.50-8.00 per bale. Oat Hay: 150.00-180.00 per ton. North central Region: Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme 200.00 delivered to dairy. Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme three tie 19.00, two tie 8.00- 10.00 per bale; organic two tie 11.00 per bale. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Small Square bales: organic two tie 11.00 per bale. Cow Hay: 7.00 per bale. Grass Hay: Small Square Bales 10.00-12.00 per bale. Oat Hay: Large Bales 165.00-180.00 per ton.
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Iowa Hay Summary
Week Ending Sept. 27, 2019
Prices were steady to slightly higher this week, with both hay and straw
quality was improving. Corn stalks that were sold were from 2018 and were
showing some wear. Iowa was dry for most of August and a fair portion of
September, but the end of September and beginning of October looks like the
return of the rainy season.
Alfalfa Supreme Small Squares $270.00 - $340.00
Premium Small Squares $210.00 - $330.00
Large Squares $200.00
Large Rounds $200.00
Good Small Squares $200.00
Alfalfa/Grass Supreme Small Squares $325.00
Premium Small Squares $210.00 - $270.00
Large Square $240.00 - $275.00
Good Large Squares $160.00 - $195.00
Large Rounds $155.00 - $195.00
Fair Large Rounds $ 90.00 - $150.00
Grass Good Small Squares $180.00 - $185.00
Large Squares $120.00 - $180.00
Large Rounds $100.00 - $160.00
Fair Large Rounds $ 85.00 - $125.00
Utility Large Rounds $ 50.00 - $ 65.00
Corn Stalks Large Round $ 25.00 - $ 40.00
Small Square $ 80.00
Straw Oat Large Square $100.00
Small Square $220.00
Rye Small Square $160.00 - $210.00
Organic Hay: None reported
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Oregon Weekly Hay Report
Compared to September 20: Prices trended generally steady compared to last
report's prices. Retail/Stable type hay remains the most demanded hay.
Some hay acreage has been changed over to grow hemp this year. Recent and
upcoming rain storms has delayed movement across the growing areas. All sales
in this report are 2019 crop year hay.
Tons: 7553 Last Week: 349 Last Year: 5635
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 3 250.00-250.00 250.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 2 275.00-275.00 275.00 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 17 250.00-250.00 250.00 Retail/Stable
Good 21 240.00-240.00 240.00 Retail/Stable
Meadow Grass
Large Square
Premium 50 205.00-205.00 205.00 Retail/Stable
Mixed Grass Five-Way
Small Square
Premium 10 300.00-300.00 300.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard/Brome/Bluegrass Mix
Small Square
Premium 50 245.00-245.00 245.00 Retail/Stable
Triticale
Small Square
Premium 25 185.00-185.00 185.00 Retail/Stable
Eastern Oregon:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Supreme 300 190.00-190.00 190.00
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Small Square
Good/Premium 20 175.00-175.00 175.00
Harney County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa/Meadow Grass Mix
Large Square
Good 100 150.00-150.00 150.00
Klamath Basin:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Good 300 150.00-150.00 150.00 Rain Damage
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Small Square
Premium 100 260.00-260.00 260.00 Retail/Stable
Meadow Grass
Large Square
Good/Premium 100 160.00-160.00 160.00
Barley/Oat/Wheat Mix
Large Square
Good 450 145.00-145.00 145.00 Organic
Lake County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Supreme 238 210.00-210.00 210.00
Premium/Supreme 2918 205.00-205.00 205.00
Good 1460 165.00-165.00 165.00 Rain Damage
Small Square
Premium 30 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 30 175.00-175.00 175.00
Alfalfa/Oat Mix
Small Square
Good/Premium 29 170.00-170.00 170.00
Oat
Large Square
Good/Premium 650 140.00-140.00 140.00
Triticale
Large Square
Good/Premium 650 150.00-150.00 150.00 Export
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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Wyoming Hay Summary
Week ending Sep 27, 2019 Compared to last week hay sold fully steady. Demand was moderate to good from local buyers with very good demand from out of state buyers. Producers that report in the East are starting on their fourth cutting of hay with the producers out West on their third cutting. More than likely this will be the last cuttings of the year. Note: “All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted.” Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa: Premium large squares 180.00; Good large squares 150.00-160.00; Fair large squares 130.00-140.00. Premium small squares 270.00. Alfalfa/grass: Premium large squares 230.00; Good large squares 200.00- 215.00. Alfalfa/oat mix large squares 120.00. Grass Hay: Premium large squares 225.00. Straw large squares 70.00-80.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 255.00. Central and Western Wyoming Alfalfa: Good large squares 160.00-165.00; Fair large squares 120.00- 130.00. Premium small squares 200.00-220.00. Good rounds 150.00. Alfalfa/Orchard grass: Premium small squares 225.00-250.00; Fair large squares 120.00-130.00. Timothy: Good to Premium large squares 240.00; Premium small squares 235.00-250.00. Mix grasses: Fair large squares 120.00-130.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk 230.00-240.00, 50 lbs bags 280.00.
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Oklahoma Hay Market Report
Alfalfa and hay movement extremely limited. Not enough for a market trend. Hay trade has been limited due to the volatility of cattle prices, rain, and availability. Many producers are continuing to battle weeds and work around thunderstorms. 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: No trades reported. Eastern Oklahoma: No trades reported. Western Oklahoma: No trades reported. Grass Hay Central Oklahoma: No trades reported. Western Oklahoma: No trades reported. Eastern Oklahoma: No trades reported.
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Nebraska Hay Summary
Week Ending Sep 27, 2019 Compared to last week alfalfa and grass hay steady. Alfalfa pellets and ground and delivered hay steady. Demand was light to moderate in the central and eastern areas with good demand in the western side of the state. Some producers continue to cut alfalfa, some are cutting cane and millet. Some farmers are picking soybeans and other have started sending hi-moisture corn to feedlots. Silage choppers continue to pile tons of feed. Most reports, crops are a few weeks behind a normal year but many are surprise how well crops have performed after the slow and late start many had. Note: “All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. All reported prices are on confirmed sold prices.” Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Fair large squares 160.00; Good large rounds 100.00-105.00, few at 115.00. Prairie Hay: Premium large rounds 125.00-130.00; Good large rounds 100.00-110.00. Premium small squares 170.00-180.00. Old crop large rounds cane hay 80.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 300.00; Sun-cured alfalfa 15 percent protein 260.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large rounds 105.00, few at 115.00. Grass hay: Premium large rounds 120.00-130.00. Oat hay large rounds 80.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00-145.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa-cornstalk mix 125.00-135.00. Oat/cane mix ground and delivered 115.00. Ground and delivered corn stalks 110.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 275.00; Sun-cured alfalfa 15 percent protein 240.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large squares 160.00-165.00; Fair large squares 130.00- 140.00. Alfalfa/Orchard mix: Premium large squares 230.00. Oat/alfalfa mix large squares 120.00. Straw 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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Missouri Weekly Hay Summary
Week ending 9/26/19 The official start of fall came this week along with weather that is closer to what is considered as normal. Much of the state received some rain last weekend and into early this week. Harvest of fall grains mostly corn at this point is underway but currently at a slow pace. Hay activity is slow and likely to remain that way until there is some snow flying given current pasture conditions. Hay supplies are moderate, demand is light and 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 3.00-6.00 per bale Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 35.00-50.00 per large round bale 25.00-40.00 per 4x5 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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Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, trade activity and demand light to moderate. Hay
producers in the higher elevations are in the thick of 3rd cutting. Millet
harvest is wrapping up across the northern part of the state. Corn sileage is
getting laid in the pit across the state as well. According to the U.S Drought
Monitor’s High Plains Summary released September 24, 2019, most of the region
remained free of drought, as above-normal temperatures in the east contrasted
with cool albeit dry conditions in the west. However, Abnormal Dryness (D0) and
Moderate Drought (D1) were increased in parts of southwestern Kansas as well as
south-central and western Colorado due to increasingly dry conditions over the
past 90 days (30-50 percent of normal). According to the NASS Colorado Crop
Progress report for week ending September 22, 2019, stored feed supplies were
rated 3 percent short, 82 percent adequate, and 15 percent surplus with 3rd
cutting alfalfa progress at 82 percent harvested and 4th cutting at 30 percent
harvested. The next available report will be Thursday, October 3, 2019. All
prices reported are FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Prices
reflect load lots of hay. If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the
services of the Colorado Department of Agriculture website:
www.coloradoagriculture.com.
Northeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Premium/Supreme 190.00-210.00.
Mid Squares: Good/Premium 200.00, Retail/Stable.
Small Squares: Premium 290.00 (8.75 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 315.00-350.00 (9.00-10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Premium 370.00 (12.00 per bale), DEL Retail/Stable.
Rounds: Premium 230.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Mid Squares: Good 200.00, Retail/Stable.
Small Squares: Premium 240.00 (7.80 per bale).
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 315.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Rounds: Premium 220.00.
Timothy/Brome Grass Mix
Mid Squares: Premium 220.00-250.00, Retail/Stable.
Triticale Hay
Rounds: Good 110.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley Areas
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southwest Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Premium 180.00.
Orchard Grass
95# 3-tie: Premium 335.00 (16.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Small Squares: Premium 325.00 (10.50 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
Meadow Grass Hay
Large Squares: Premium 200.00.
Small Squares: Premium 275.00 (7.50 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Northeast: Weld, Washington, Morgan, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Lincoln, Elbert,
Adams, Sedgwick, Yuma, Larimer, Jefferson, Douglas, Kit Carson, Phillips,
Logan, Boulder, Arapahoe, and El Paso.
Southeast: Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, Otero, Prowers,
Crowley, and Pueblo.
San Luis Valley: Saguache, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Rio Grande, and
Mineral.
Southwest: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Montezuma, Dolores,
San Juan, Hinsdale, Archuleta, and La Plata.
Mountains and Northwest: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield,
Gunnison, Teller, Grand, Chaffee, Park, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Summit,
Lake, and Eagle.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 10,593/6,465 Last week: 8,613/6,452 Last year: 8,844/3,406
Hay market trade was slow to moderate, demand was slow, and prices mostly
steady. Lower quality alfalfa is softer; however, higher quality forages seem to
be holding their value. It is a busy time for farmers, everyone seems to be
juggling a lot of different balls this time of year; haying, harvesting,
planting and working ground. But fear not, the hay season that seems to be
dragging on is rapidly coming to an end. Many hay producers state they should be
finished in the next 2 to 3 weeks. Abnormally dry (D0) and moderate drought
(D1) conditions worsened in the past week for the southwest region, with D0 at
15 pct. and D1 near 3 pct. If you have any extra hay to sell and/or need hay
here in Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange:
www.hayexchange.com/ks.php.
Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered steady; movement slow.
Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 230.00-240.00. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV,
Supreme 185.00-226.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-170.00. Stock or Dry
Cow 160.00-170.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 115.00-125.00 Ground and
delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 145.00-160.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem
premium small squares 140.00-150.00. Oat hay: large rounds, 90.00-95.00
delivered. Sudan: large rounds 65.00-75.00 delivered. Wheat straw: large rounds
40.00-50.00, large squares 65.00-75.00 delivered. The week of 9/15-9/21, 10,593T
of grinding alfalfa and 2,024T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, steady, alfalfa pellets, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered
steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 200.00-210.00. Dairy, 1.00-
1.05/point RFV, Supreme 195.00-225.00, Premium 175.00-200.00, Good 165.00-
175.00. Stock cow, 130.00-150.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 90.00-100.00.
Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 135.00-150.00; Alfalfa pellets: Sun
cured 15 pct protein 200.00-205.00, 17 pct protein 210.00-220.00, Dehydrated 17
pct 300.00-310.00; Teff hay, mid squares 135.00-145.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem,
good small squares 7.00-8.00/bale. Brome, small squares 7.00-8.00/bale, large
rounds 100.00-110.00, lesser quality 70.00-80.00. Sudan: large rounds 65.00-
75.00 delivered. Oat hay, large rounds 70.00-85.00. Wheat Straw: small squares
5.50-6.50/bale, large squares 70.00-80.00, large rounds 40.00-60.00. The week of
9/015-9/21, 6,465T of grinding alfalfa and 1,408T of dairy alfalfa was reported
bought/sold.
Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 230.00-250.00. Dairy 1.00-1.05/point RFV. Stock
cow 150.00-180.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, none reported. Ground and
delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 135.00-145.00,
good, mid to large squares, 90.00-120.00, large rounds 70.00-85.00. Brome, good,
small squares 125.00-150.00, mid to large squares 120.00-140.00 with an instance
at 150.00, large rounds 90.00-100.00, lesser quality 75.00-85.00; Wheat Straw:
mid and large squares 60.00-80.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 9/15-
9/21, 1,487T of grass hay was reported bought/sold.
Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement slow.
Alfalfa: Horse or goat, 205.00-215.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.00-1.05/point
RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 150.00-160.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 105.00-
115.00 with instances at 125.00-140.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots
and dairies, 125.00-135.00.
North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grass hay, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered steady; movement
slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 9.50-10.50/bale. Dairy 1.00-
1.05/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-210.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 160.00-
170.00. Stock Cow, none reported. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, 100.00-115.00.
Ground and delivered 130.00-160.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 7.00-
8.00/bale delivered, mid to large squares 85.00-100.00, large rounds 75.00-
85.00. Brome, small squares 7.50-8.50/bale delivered, mid to large squares
115.00-150.00, large rounds 80.00-95.00; Sudan, large rounds 50.00-60.00. Wheat
Straw: small squares 5.00-6.00/bale delivered, large squares 95.00-105.00
delivered, large rounds 50.00-60.00. The week of 9/15-9/21, 1,047T of grinding
alfalfa and 275T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
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Monday, September 23, 2019
Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest
Demand and Sales Comments
Hay prices are steady with limited activity at the auctions. There is demand for top quality hay with a limited supply. Delayed killing frost in northern areas will allow more growth into fall and a later harvest than in a normal year. Connect to the Farmer-to-Farmer webpage at http://farmertofarmer.uwex.edu/ to place an ad for your forage need or if you have to forage or straw to sell. Contact your local county agriculture educator if you need help placing an ad. There is no charge for the service.
Straw prices are for oat, barley, or wheat straw. Prices are steady this week. Small square bales
averaged $3.70 a bale (range of $1.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $55.00 per bale (a wide range of $28.00 to $97.00). Large round bale straw averaged $50.00 per bale (a range of $30.00 - $70.00).
For Nebraska, hay sold unevenly steady, demand is light. Silage chopping is a full go this week. In
Iowa, prices were higher this week with lower quality hay arriving at the market. Many farmers are
looking to make one more cutting this fall.
In South Dakota, prices are steady with limited sales. Good demand for top quality hay, with little
interest on lower quality.
In Missouri, hay movement remains slow with steady to lower prices. There is still some grass hay
making continuing in the state.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with light demand and a limited supply. In Kansas,
demand is slow, with steady prices. There is a softer undertone for grinding hay as there is an
abundance of lower quality hay.
In Wisconsin, prices remain strong for quality hay. Quality hay supplies remain tight with a good
supply of lower quality hay.
Hay prices are steady with limited activity at the auctions. There is demand for top quality hay with a limited supply. Delayed killing frost in northern areas will allow more growth into fall and a later harvest than in a normal year. Connect to the Farmer-to-Farmer webpage at http://farmertofarmer.uwex.edu/ to place an ad for your forage need or if you have to forage or straw to sell. Contact your local county agriculture educator if you need help placing an ad. There is no charge for the service.
Straw prices are for oat, barley, or wheat straw. Prices are steady this week. Small square bales
averaged $3.70 a bale (range of $1.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $55.00 per bale (a wide range of $28.00 to $97.00). Large round bale straw averaged $50.00 per bale (a range of $30.00 - $70.00).
For Nebraska, hay sold unevenly steady, demand is light. Silage chopping is a full go this week. In
Iowa, prices were higher this week with lower quality hay arriving at the market. Many farmers are
looking to make one more cutting this fall.
In South Dakota, prices are steady with limited sales. Good demand for top quality hay, with little
interest on lower quality.
In Missouri, hay movement remains slow with steady to lower prices. There is still some grass hay
making continuing in the state.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with light demand and a limited supply. In Kansas,
demand is slow, with steady prices. There is a softer undertone for grinding hay as there is an
abundance of lower quality hay.
In Wisconsin, prices remain strong for quality hay. Quality hay supplies remain tight with a good
supply of lower quality hay.
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Friday, September 20, 2019
Weekly Montana Hay Report
Compared to last report: Alfalfa hay sold fully steady. Slow market
activity was seen again this week as ranchers are slow to buy. Late
season rains continue again this week as many places around the state
received around an inch with more on the way for the weekend. This has
been very beneficial for range and pasture conditions, but has curbed
demand for hay. Many producers in central Montana continue to have
issues putting hay up. Some even have yet to cut second cutting. This
is proving problematic as late rains and cool temperatures are keeping
producers from cutting. All prices below are new crop hay unless otherwise
noted. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, NA
Large squares, 160.00-165.00
Large rounds, NA
Premium: Large squares, 150.00-160.00
Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 225.00-250.00
Good: Large squares, 130.00-135.00, export 125.00
Large rounds, 110.00-120.00
Small squares, 175.00-180.00
Fair/Good: Large squares, 110.00-125.00,
Large rounds, 75.00-100.00 old crop 60.00-75.00
Small Squares, 125.00-150.00
Utility Large rounds, 40.00-60.00
Large squares, 90.00-110.00
Grass/
Alfalfa: Premium: Small squares, 180.00
Good: Large rounds, 130.00-135.00
Small squares, NA
Large squares, NA
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-110.00
Large rounds, 75.00-90.00
Small squares, NA
Utility: Large squares, NA
Grass: Premium Large squares NA
Large rounds, 125.00
Small squares, NA
Good: large squares, NA
Large rounds, 85.00-110.00
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-125.00
Large rounds, 75.00-80.00
Small squares, NA
Utility: Large rounds, 65.00-75.00
Large squares, NA
Small squares, NA
Timothy
Grass: Premium: Small squares, 240.00-270.00
Premium: Large rounds, NA
Good: Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 160.00-180.00
Barley Large squares, 40.00-45.00
straw: Large rounds, 40.00-45.00
Small squares, NA
Wheat straw:
South central Large squares, 40.00
Large rounds, 40.00
Northern Large squares, 35.00-45.00
Large rounds, 35.00-45.00
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Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary
Week ending September 21, 2019 Compared to last week, alfalfa hay large bales prices steady. Trade limited, demand moderate. Regions in 5th cutting. Heavy rain reported in the hay producing areas. Reports of rained on hay across the state. Eastern region: Alfalfa Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme; 230.00-260.00, Good quality; 200.00-220.00; delivered to dairies. Baled Wheat Hay: 150.00-180.00 per ton, small bales 12.00 per bale. Oat Hay: Small Square Bales: 8.00 per bale. Southeastern regions: Alfalfa Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme; 220.00, Good quality; 200.00- 210.00 per ton delivered to dairies. Alfalfa Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme: Bundle(21 bales) two tie 320.00 per ton loaded on truck. Wheat Hay: Large Bales 170.00-190.00 per ton. Southern and Southwestern region: Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme 200.00-250.00; Good quality 150.00-200.00; Fair Quality 130.00-150.00 delivered to dairies. Small Bales Alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: Bundle(21 bales) three tie 200.00-230.00 per ton, two tie 7.00-10.00 per bale FOB. Wheat hay: Large Bales Square Bales 150.00-200.00 per ton, Round bales 110.00, small bales two tie 4.50-8.00 per bale. Oat Hay: 150.00-180.00 per ton. North central Region: Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme 200.00 delivered to dairy. Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme three tie 19.00, two tie 8.00- 10.00 per bale; organic two tie 11.00 per bale. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Small Square bales: organic two tie 11.00 per bale. Cow Hay: 7.00 per bale. Grass Hay: Small Square Bales 10.00-12.00 per bale. Oat Hay: Large Bales 165.00-180.00 per ton.
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