Hay prices are steady and it appears to be a current trend. One observation is a wide range of pricing from auctions. Many farmers are attempting to get the harvest and fall work done before the “S” word arrives. Forecast did have snow in them this past week. Overall, the good news is fall continues, as the “killing freeze” has not occurred. If you are in need of forage or have forage for sell connect to the Farmer-to-Farmer webpage at http://farmertofarmer.uwex.edu/. You may 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 to strong this week. Small square bales averaged $4.30 a bale (range of $1.50 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $59.00 per bale (a wide range of $40.00 to $90.00). Large round bale straw averaged $57.00 per bale (a range of $45.00 - $65.00).
For Nebraska, hay sold steady, with a light to moderate demand. Very active harvesting week in the countryside. In Iowa, prices on low quality hay has slipped. Many farmers have harvested their last cutting this fall.
In South Dakota, prices are steady to firm with good demand for large square bales moving out of state. Quality hay is in demand, with little supply.
In Missouri, hay demand is slow to moderate and prices are steady to weak. The “S” word is in the forecast.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with a slow to moderate demand and no top quality hay available at the market. In Kansas, demand is slow to moderate, with steady prices.
In Wisconsin, prices remain strong for top quality hay. Quality hay supplies remain tight with a good supply of lower quality hay. Harvest has many farmers not attending the auction.
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