Missouri Weekly Hay Summary

Week ending 10/04/19

It finally seems like more seasonable temperatures have arrived. At many 
of the major weather stations around the state, September was recorded as 
the hottest on record. Some heavy rains in north Missouri combined with 
water releases have caused the Missouri River and several tributaries to 
once again flood in some areas. Hay business is pretty much a repeat of 
the last few weeks. Movement is slow and there is still some equipment in 
fields, adding to hay supplies.  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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