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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Kansas Hay Market Report
DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, THE NEXT REPORT WILL BE ISSUED
DECEMBER 10, 2019.
*****HAPPY THANKSGIVING*****
Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 8,591/8,635 Last week: 9,760/9,414 Last year: 7,874/3,614
Hay market trade is slow to moderate, demand was slow to moderate, and prices
remain steady. Drought continues to plague the western regions of the state.
According to the US Drought Monitor, a new sliver of extreme drought (D3) was
added in southwestern Kansas, where several locations have reported less than
one-half inch of precipitation since September 1. Reported precipitation
values are less than 15% of normal. In the driest areas, winter wheat has
struggled to emerge and become established, with the recent cold wave being a
complicating factor. The Kansas Forage and Grassland Council is having their
annual conference on December 10 in Wichita. Visit their website at
www.ksfgc.org for more information and registration. 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, ground/delivered steady, grinding alfalfa steady to 5.00
higher; movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares
235.00-245.00. 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, 110.00-125.00, Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and
dairies, 150.00-160.00. Sudan: large rounds 55.00-65.00. Wheat straw: large
rounds 40.00-50.00, large squares 65.00-75.00 delivered. The week of 11/17-
11/23, 8,591T of grinding alfalfa and 1,631T of dairy alfalfa was reported
bought/sold.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, alfalfa pellets, steady;
movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 210.00-220.00.
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,
95.00-105.00. Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 135.00-145.00; Alfalfa
pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 200.00-205.00, 17 pct protein 205.00-
220.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 300.00-310.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, good small
squares 7.00-8.00/bale, large rounds 60.00-70.00, large squares 75.00-85.00.
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. Oat hay, 80.00-85.00.
Teff: mid to large squares 140.00-160.00. Wheat Straw: small squares 5.50-
6.50/bale, large squares 70.00-75.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of
11/17-11/23, 8,635T of grinding alfalfa and 863T 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 160.00-170.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 115.00-125.00. Ground
and delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 130.00-
140.00, good, mid squares 120.00-140.00, large squares, 100.00-120.00, large
rounds 60.00-70.00. Brome, good, small squares 125.00-150.00, mid to large
squares 120.00-135.00, 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 11/17-11/23, T 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, 100.00-
110.00. 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 to moderate. 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, 150.00-160.00. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, 110.00-
125.00. Ground and delivered 130.00-160.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small
squares 7.00-8.00/bale, mid to large squares 85.00-100.00, large rounds
75.00-85.00. Brome, small squares 7.50-8.50/bale, mid to large squares
115.00-150.00, large rounds 80.00-95.00; Sudan, large rounds 55.00-66.00.
Wheat Straw: small squares 5.00-6.00/bale delivered, large squares 100.00-
110.00 delivered, large rounds 60.00-70.00. The week of 11/17-11/23, 234T of
grinding alfalfa and 450T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
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Monday, November 25, 2019
Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest
Demand and Sales Comments
Hay prices were steady this week with some downward pressure in the market. There is a good demand
for high quality hay with a limited supply. 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 strong for all packages of straw. Small square bales averaged $4.75 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $61.00 per bale (a wide range of $30.00 to $90.00). Large round bale straw averaged $60.00 per bale (a range of $28.00 - $65.00).
In Nebraska, hay sold on steady prices this week as demand has picked up. One reason for increased demand are feedlots filling pens.
In Iowa, prices for alfalfa hay are trending steady to higher this week.
In South Dakota, prices are steady to firm with good demand for large square bales. Demand is very good for high all kinds of quality hay.
In Missouri, hay movement is slow. Moderate supply with light demand and steady prices. Small lots of horse hay is the main mover this week.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with a slow to moderate demand and no top quality hay available at the market.
In Kansas, hay trade is moderate with slow to moderate demand and steady prices. Many farmers have reported an increase in hay movement.
In Wisconsin, prices remain strong for top quality hay. Quality hay supplies remain tight with a good supply of lower quality hay.
Straw prices are for oat, barley, or wheat straw. Prices are strong for all packages of straw. Small square bales averaged $4.75 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $61.00 per bale (a wide range of $30.00 to $90.00). Large round bale straw averaged $60.00 per bale (a range of $28.00 - $65.00).
In Nebraska, hay sold on steady prices this week as demand has picked up. One reason for increased demand are feedlots filling pens.
In Iowa, prices for alfalfa hay are trending steady to higher this week.
In South Dakota, prices are steady to firm with good demand for large square bales. Demand is very good for high all kinds of quality hay.
In Missouri, hay movement is slow. Moderate supply with light demand and steady prices. Small lots of horse hay is the main mover this week.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with a slow to moderate demand and no top quality hay available at the market.
In Kansas, hay trade is moderate with slow to moderate demand and steady prices. Many farmers have reported an increase in hay movement.
In Wisconsin, prices remain strong for top quality hay. Quality hay supplies remain tight with a good supply of lower quality hay.
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State-by-state hay summary
Colorado—Compared to
last week, trade activity and demand moderate. In southwest Colorado,
high quality hay supplies of horse hay are dwindling while mid to low
quality supplies are readily available. Trade activity is increasing in
the San Luis Valley on dairy hay and retail hay.
Iowa—Prices on alfalfa trended steady to higher. Alfalfa/grass and grass hay mostly steady.
Kansas—Hay
market trade is moderate, demand was slow to moderate, and prices
remain steady, as hay producers continue to report that there has been
an increase hay movement. Parts of Kansas could use rain.
Missouri—Hay movement
continues to be slow as many producers currently have hay on hand at
least at this point. Hay supplies are moderate with ample supplies being
offered for sale, demand is light and prices are steady.
Montana—Alfalfa
hay sold fully steady again this week. Slow market activity was seen
this week for squares. However, demand for squares remains good with
most sales leaving the state. Hay in rounds saw moderate movement again
this week as ranchers continue to buy hay to cover winter feeding needs.
Round hay supplies remain large, however producers have seen good
movement over the last few weeks. Straw sales continue to be seen at
steady prices.
Nebraska—Compared
to last week, alfalfa, grass hay and ground and delivered hay sold
steady. Demand was light to moderate in the central and eastern regions
of the state with good demand noted in the Panhandle from out of state
buyers. Several loads of large squares continue to head east down I-80
to dairies, horse owners and cattlemen for winter needs.
New Mexico—Compared
to last week, alfalfa hay large bales prices steady. Trade limited,
demand moderate. Regions in the last cutting. Temperatures dropped
across the state slowing growth. This is the last update for the season
in New Mexico.
Oklahoma—Alfalfa
and hay trade continue very slow. Not enough comparable trades from
last week for an adequate market test. Very cold weather was present
across the trade region at the beginning of this week bringing high
winds and a winter mix.
South Dakota—Alfalfa
hay remains steady to firm, especially for large squares. Demand very
good for high quality hay of all kinds, best demand is for large square
bales bound for out of state buyers. The demand for round bales is much
lower as this supply is much more plentiful.
Texas—Hay
trades were steady on good demand and moderate to active trading
activity. Demand for hay is continuing to pickup as we get further into
fall. A large supply of hay is on the market, but there’s a wide variety
in the quality of hay due to sporadic weather during the growing
season. Hay quality continues to be the largest determiner in price.
Wyoming—Compared
to last week, all reported forages sold steady. Demand was moderate to
good across the state. Livestock owners across the state and out of
state continue to procure baled hay or cubed hay for winter feeding
needs. Some producers in the western reporting areas are trying to bale
there last cutting of alfalfa this week. Most hope to “tie” up loose
ends and close their baling season by week’s close. Some produces have
been baling some cornstalks in large squares and rounds.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
Weekly Montana Hay Report
***This report will not be published next week due to the holiday.
Next report will be Friday December 6th, 2019.***
Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay sold fully steady again this week. Moderate
market activity was seen this week for squares. Supplies of high quality alfalfa
in squares is begining to tighten as much is moving to Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois,
and Wisconsin. Hay in rounds continues to see moderate movement again this week as
ranchers are still buying to cover winter feeding needs. Straw sales continue
to be seen at steady prices. Heavy supplies of grass hay are avaliable with a
wide quality range of quality seen. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless
otherwise noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, NA
Large squares, 160.00-175.00
Large rounds, NA
Premium: Large squares, 150.00-175.00
Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 225.00-250.00
Good: Large squares, 125.00-140.00, 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, 80.00-100.00 old crop 60.00-80.00
Small Squares, 125.00-150.00
Utility Large rounds, 40.00-60.00
Large squares, 70.00-110.00
Grass/
Alfalfa: Premium: Small squares, 180.00
Good: Large rounds, 125.00-135.00
Small squares, NA
Large squares, 130.00
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-110.00
Large rounds, 75.00-90.00
Small squares, NA
Utility: Large squares, NA
Grass: Premium Large squares 150.00 export
Large rounds, 125.00
Small squares, NA
Good: large squares, 130.00 export
Large rounds, 85.00-110.00
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-125.00
Large rounds, 70.00-80.00
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, 35.00-40.00, Old crop 25.00
Large rounds, 40.00
Northern Large squares, 35.00-45.00
Large rounds, 35.00-45.00
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Friday, November 22, 2019
South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. ***Note, this report will not be released again until Dec. 6, 2019*** Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay steady. Other kinds of hay not well compared. Very good demand for dairy quality hay in large squares, most notably from out of state dairies that were not able to put up high quality dry hay this year. Only moderate demand for lower quality round bales as there is a much greater supply. It was very difficult to put up hay properly this summer which resulted in rained on hay or hay that wasn’t cured fully. The supply of really nice, high quality large squares of hay is much harder to come by and is resulting in a market that is very active. Good demand for straw. Few corn stalks have been baled yet as the ground is muddy and the stalks are wet. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares, 300.00. Premium: Large Squares, 250.00; Small Squares, 6.00 per bale. Good to Premium: Large Squares, 240.00. Good: Large Rounds, 150.00, 200.00 delivered. Fair: Large Squares, 200.00; Large Rounds, 120.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 100.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 220.00; 17 pct 225.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 230.00. Grass: Good to Premium: Small Squares, 6.00 per bale. Good: Large Rounds, 120.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 85.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares, 7.00 per bale, 252.50 per ton; Large Squares, 225.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 120.00. Oat Hay: Large Rounds, 120.00. Straw: Large Squares, 120.00. Small Squares, 5.50 per bale. Corn Stalks: Large Rounds, 60.00 per ton.
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Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 2600 Last Week: 1400 Last Year: Holiday
Compared to last Friday, all grades of Export Alfalfa steady as harvest is
coming to an end. Timothy for export remains slow with exporters having too much
supply. Export sales for Timothy remain slow. Trade remains slow as most supplies
are in firm hands. Demand remains good from Dairies. Feed store/retail steady. Most
interests have sold out and are busy shipping previously sold supplies. 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 2000 210.00-210.00 210.00 Export
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 100 230.00-230.00 230.00 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Premium 200 197.00-197.00 197.00 Del Export
Fair 300 147.00-147.00 147.00 Del Export
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California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Trade activity moderate on moderate demand. According
to report contacts, rain hit region 6 this week with a half inch to an inch and
half putting a holt to haying clippings. Hay is reported FOB the stack or barn
unless otherwise noted. Regions are defined at bottom of report.
***Next report release will be after the Thanksgiving Holiday on December 6,
2019.***
Tons: 3650 Last Week: 7475 Last Year: 0
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 120 220.00-220.00 220.00
Premium 1200 185.00-185.00 185.00 Contracted
200 180.00-180.00 180.00 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 280 180.00-180.00 180.00
Region 2: Sacramento Valley: No New Sales Confirmed.
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 200 250.00-250.00 250.00
Alfalfa/Grass Mix
Good 50 200.00-200.00 200.00
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 25 225.00-225.00 225.00
Fair/Good 400 160.00-160.00 160.00
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 25 260.00-260.00 260.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium/Supreme 600 210.00-210.00 210.00
Premium 200 195.00-195.00 195.00
Good/Premium 200 170.00-170.00 170.00 Export
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: 500 Last Week: 11,300 Last Year: Holiday
Compared to last Friday, Utility/Fair Alfalfa steady in a light test. Trade
very slow as most interests are busy shipping previous marketed inventory. Dairies
report ample supply for the mean time. Supplies of Alfalfa remain in firm hands.
Retail/Feed store steady. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch
unless otherwise stated.
Tons Price Wt. Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Mid Square
Utility/Fair 300 130.00-130.00 130.00 Rain Damage
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 100 210.00-210.00 210.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 100 230.00-230.00 230.00 Retail/Stable
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Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: Hay trades were steady on good demand and
moderate to active trading activity. Hay demand is continuing to pickup
as feeding demand picks up. Producers are stocking up on feeders for
wheat pasture as large consignments of stocker cattle have been offered
at local auctions. A large supply of hay is on the market, but there’s a
wide variety in the quality of hay due to sporadic weather during the
growing season. Hay quality continues to be the largest determiner in
price. ***No report next week due to Thanksgiving holiday, report will
resume Friday, November 29th.***
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: Supreme: 275.00-300.00; Premium:
230.00-260.00; Good: 175.00-190.00.
Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 260.00-275.00, 8.00-9.00 per bale.
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 190.00-215.00.
Calf 225.00-245.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme:
140.00-160.00.
Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: Beardless 200.00-225.00. 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 125.00-150.00; Brown 95.00-
115.00.
CRP: Large Bales: Delivered: 85.00-95.00.
Cotton Burrs: Delivered: 85.00-95.00.
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: Premium: 260.00-330.00, 8.00-
10.00 per bale; Good: 200.00-260.00, 6.00-10.00 per bale.
Large Rounds: FOB: Good to Premium: 120.00-140.00, 60.00-70.00 per
roll.
South Texas:
Coastal Bermuda: Small Squares: FOB: Good to Premium: 260.00-
330.00, 8.00-10.00 per bale; Fair to Good: 165.00-260.00, 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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Oregon Weekly Hay Report
Compared to November 8: 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. All sales in
this report are 2019 crop year hay.
Tons: 1661 Last Week: 5685 Last Year: no report
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Good/Premium 150 180.00-180.00 180.00
Orchard Grass
Small Square
Premium 50 240.00-240.00 240.00 Retail/Stable
Oat
Small Square
Good 4 180.00-180.00 180.00
Barley
Large Square
Good 60 135.00-135.00 135.00
Bluegrass Straw
Large Square
Utility 50 100.00-100.00 100.00
Eastern Oregon:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Supreme 200 215.00-215.00 215.00
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Large Square
Good 10 150.00-150.00 150.00
Klamath Basin:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Small Square
Good 60 165.00-165.00 165.00
Fair/Good 25 130.00-130.00 130.00
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Small Square
Good/Premium 50 190.00-190.00 190.00
Lake County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Large Square
Supreme 173 210.00-215.00 213.03
Premium 34 195.00-195.00 195.00
Good/Premium 600 170.00-170.00 170.00
Small Square
Good 30 200.00-200.00 200.00
Fair/Good 30 185.00-185.00 185.00 Rain Damage
Triticale
Large Square
Good 100 130.00-130.00 130.00
Alfalfa/Triticale Mix
Large Square
Good/Premium 35 150.00-150.00 150.00
Harney County: No New Sales Confirmed.
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Thursday, November 21, 2019
Wyoming Hay Summary
Week ending Nov 22, 2019 *** Next release date will be Thursday Dec 05, 2019*** Compared to last all reported forages sold steady. Demand was moderate to good across the state. Snow was reported in several contact locations across the state. Few, hay producers still trying to bale the last sprigs of alfalfa in the 2019 hay season. Some contacts hooked up their plows and turned over some sod this week with the warm temps in the area. Several sugarbeet fields were frozen this fall and many reports of hot wires around the fields as cows are getting turnout to graze the damage beets. Per NASS on the weekly crop production report for week ending Nov 17, Corn harvested was 63 percent compared to 80 percent last year. Some produces have been baling some cornstalks in large squares and rounds in the eastern side of the state. “All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted.” Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 200.00-215.00. Premium large squares 175.00-185.00; Good large squares 160.00-170.00. Fair large squares 130.00-140.00. Straw large squares 70.00-80.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 255.00. Western Wyoming Alfalfa: Good large squares 160.00-165.00; Fair large squares 125.00- 140.00. Premium small squares 210.00-220.00. Good large rounds 150.00. Alfalfa/Orchard grass: Premium large squares 190.00-210.00; Premium small squares 225.00-235.00. Timothy mix: Premium small squares 200.00-300.00. Grass hay: Good large rounds 145.00-150.00. Beardless barley hay: Large squares 115.00. Barley Straw: Large squares 45.00-55.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk 235.00-240.00.
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Oklahoma Hay Market Report
Alfalfa and hay trade movement and demand remain very limited but picking up from the last few weeks. Few trades were steady from last week. Weather has been much more comfortable this week with reports of rainfall in some areas limiting movement somewhat. Firm cattle prices mixed with full hay inventories adding to lack of demand. 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 1-405-521-3864 or email OklahomaCity.LPGMN@usda.gov. Alfalfa Central Oklahoma: Premium quality large round bales 165.00/ton; Fair quality large round bales 145.00/ton. Eastern Oklahoma: Supreme quality large round bales 220.00-275.00/ton Delivered; Good quality large round bales 223.00-250.00/ton Delivered. Western Oklahoma: Fair quality 130.00/ton. Good quality 150.00/ton. Grass Hay Central Oklahoma: No trades reported. Western Oklahoma: Fair quality hay 70.00-85.00/ton FOB. Wheat hay 65.00 large round bales. Grinding hay 100.00/ton. Eastern Oklahoma: Utility quality grass hay 42.00/ton Delivered. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
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Nebraska Hay Summary
Week Ending Nov 22, 2019 *** Next release date will be Thursday Dec 05, 2019*** Compared to last week alfalfa, grass hay and ground and delivered hay sold steady. Demand was moderate to good across the state. Some of the ground and delivered operators stated demand has picked up from feedlots as they back fill empty pens this fall. Some areas in the Panhandle reported light snow with some areas in the central and eastern regions reported light rain overnight. Several farmers and hay producers have been busy baling cornstalks and bean stubble before this moisture. However, many will resume this task when stalk fields dry out. Per NASS on the weekly crop production report for week ending Nov 17, Corn harvested was 85 percent, near 86 last year, and behind 91 for the five-year average. Sorghum harvested was 79 percent, behind 90 last year and 93 average. Note: “All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. All reported prices are confirmed sold.” Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium large squares 176.00-200.00; Good large squares 160.00- 165.00; Fair large squares 135.00; Good large rounds 95.00-105.00, few at 115.00. Prairie Hay: Premium large rounds 120.00-125.00; Good large rounds 90.00-100.00, few at 115.00; Fair large rounds 75.00-85.00. Premium small squares 170.00-180.00. Cane in large rounds 65.00-70.00. Cornstalks large rounds 53.50. Soybean stubble large rounds 48.00. Straw large rounds 65.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 300.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Premium large rounds 130.00; Good large rounds 105.00-110.00. Grass hay: Good large rounds 115.00-120.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 140.00- 145.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa/cornstalk mix 125.00-135.00. Cane/stubble mix ground and delivered 115.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 95.00-110.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 270.00- 275.00; Sun-cured alfalfa 15 percent protein 240.00. Western Nebraska Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 200.00-215.00; Premium large squares 180.00-195.00; Good large squares 160.00-170.00; Fair large squares 130.00-140.00. 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 11/22/19 Although there was still some cold nights a few warmer than average days this past week took some of the frost out of the ground and made the ground soft on top for those trying to feed or get around. Some feeding is taking place but nothing in the way of full diets yet as most still have some stockpiled grazing available. Hay movement continues to be slow other than some equine owners looking for a few small bales at a time. Hay supplies are moderate with ample supplies being offered for sale, demand is light and prices are steady. 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) 180.00-200.00 small squares 7.00-9.00 per bale Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 160.00-180.00 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 moderate. According
to the U.S Drought Monitor’s High Plains Summary released November 19,
2019, drought in the High Plains region is limited to southern areas—
parts of Colorado and Kansas. However, in areas experiencing drought, the
situation continued to worsen. According to the NASS Colorado Crop
Progress Report for week ending November 17, 2019, 4th cutting alfalfa
hay is 90 percent harvested. Stored feed supplies were rated 2 percent
short, 82 percent adequate, and 16 percent surplus. The next available
report will be Thursday, December 5, 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: Supreme 250.00, High Testing.
Supreme 200.00-225.00, DEL.
Good 150.00, DEL.
Fair/Good 125.00, DEL.
Small Squares: Supreme 315.00 (9.75 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Rounds: Supreme 240.00-245.00, Retail/Stable.
Alfalfa/Grass
Small Squares: Premium 307.00 (8.75 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Rounds: Premium 225.00, Retail/Stable.
Grass
Mid Squares: Premium 270.00, Retail/Stable.
Small Squares: Premium 315.00-335.00 (9.00-10.00 per bale),
Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Fair 140.00.
Small Squares: Premium 240.00 (8.00 per bale).
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 315.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Haygrazer
Mid Squares: Good 140.00.
Sorghum Sundan Grass
Large Squares: Good 100.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Supreme 255.00, Organic.
Supreme 255.00, Contracted Nov-Mar.
Premium 200.00-210.00.
Good 160.00.
Grass
Large Squares: Premium 200.00.
Oat Hay
Large Squares: Good 130.00.
Triticale Hay
Large Squares: Good 150.00.
Wheat Straw
Large Squares: Good 70.00-75.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southwest Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Large Squares: Premium/Supreme 180.00-200.00.
Orchard/Alfalfa Mix
90# 3-String: Premium 355.00 (16.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Alfalfa/Grass
Small Squares: Good 215.00-235.00 (7.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 275.00-300.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
Grass
Large Squares: Premium 180.00.
Mid Squares: Premium 240.00, Retail/Stable.
Small Squares: Premium 250.00 (8.00 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, November 19, 2019
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 9,760/9,414 Last week: 7,423/7,232 Last year: 7,874/3,614
What a difference a year makes! Snow, cold and damp weather was the norm a year
ago, while this year Kansas is experiencing sunny skies and mild temps. Hay
market trade is moderate, demand was slow to moderate, and prices remain steady,
as hay producers continue to report that there has been an increase hay movement.
The one thing we could use would be a little rain. According to the US Drought
Monitor the west-central region of Kansas saw the expansion of abnormal dryness
(D0) and the southwest saw small degradations in moderate (D1) and severe (D2)
drought as precipitation deficits continue to build. The Kansas Forage and
Grassland Council is having their annual conference on December 10 in Wichita.
Visit their website at www.ksfgc.org for more information and registration. 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, 105.00-120.00, Ground and
delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 150.00-160.00. Sudan: large rounds
55.00-65.00. Wheat straw: large rounds 40.00-50.00, large squares 65.00-75.00
delivered. The week of 11/10-11/16, 9,760T of grinding alfalfa and 1,631T of
dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, alfalfa pellets, steady;
movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 210.00-220.00. 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, 95.00-105.00.
Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 135.00-145.00; Alfalfa pellets: Sun
cured 15 pct protein 200.00-205.00, 17 pct protein 205.00-220.00, Dehydrated 17
pct 300.00-310.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, good small squares 7.00-8.00/bale, large
rounds 65.00-75.00, large squares 75.00-85.00. 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. Oat hay, 80.00-85.00. Teff: mid to large squares 140.00-
160.00. Wheat Straw: small squares 5.50-6.50/bale, large squares 70.00-75.00,
large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 11/10-11/16, 9,414T of grinding alfalfa
and 1,150T 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 150.00-160.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, none reported. Ground and
delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 130.00-140.00,
good, mid squares 120.00-140.00, large squares, 100.00-120.00, large rounds
65.00-80.00. Brome, good, small squares 125.00-150.00, mid to large squares
120.00-135.00, 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
11/10-11/16, 2,873T 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, 100.00-
110.00. 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, 110.00-125.00.
Ground and delivered 130.00-160.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 7.00-
8.00/bale, mid to large squares 85.00-95.00, large rounds 75.00-85.00. Brome,
small squares 7.50-8.50/bale, mid to large squares 115.00-150.00, large rounds
80.00-95.00; Sudan, large rounds 55.00-66.00. Wheat Straw: small squares 5.00-
6.00/bale delivered, large squares 100.00-110.00 delivered, large rounds 60.00-
70.00. The week of 11/10-11/16, 234T of grinding alfalfa and 325T of dairy
alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
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Monday, November 18, 2019
State-By-State Hay Summary
Colorado—Compared to last week, trade activity and demand moderate. In southwest Colorado, high quality hay supplies of horse hay are dwindling while mid to low quality supplies are readily available. Trade activity is increasing in the San Luis Valley on Dairy hay and retail hay.
Iowa—Prices for supreme and premium alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mixes maintained their prices regardless of packaging. However, the pricing for large round bales began to slide lower. This price slide may be associated with the declining quality of grasses.
Kansas—Hay market trade was slow to moderate, demand was slow to moderate, and prices remain steady. Hay producers report that there has been a little more interest from buyers and a few more loads moving to the feed yards. Supplies of high-quality hay remain short, but here seems to be plenty of grinder hay.
Missouri—Overall hay movement is pretty slow in the state, some small bales of horse hay but that is really about it currently. Hay supplies are moderate, demand is light and prices are steady.
Montana—Alfalfa hay sold fully steady this week. Slow to moderate market activity was seen this week. Producers selling squares were not as active this week as many take a week or two to assess inventories. Demand for squares to ship east remains good as hay supplies in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin remain tight. Hay in rounds continues to move as ranchers are buying hay as they sell calves. Round hay supplies remain large. Straw sales continue to be seen at steady prices.
Nebraska—Compared to last week alfalfa, grass hay and ground and delivered hay sold steady. Some contacts have had quite a few calls and other stated the phone has been slow this week. A lot of cornstalks and bean stubble is getting baled.
New Mexico—Compared to last week, alfalfa hay large bales prices steady. Trade limited, demand moderate. Regions in the sixth cutting. Temperatures dropped across the state slowing growth. Rain reported in some areas of the state.
Oklahoma—Alfalfa and hay trade continues very slow. Very limited sales are steady. Dairy hay trade is light due to weak milk prices. At the moment, much of the alfalfa hay would be going to horse outlets and that would be in limited quantities. Many dairies already have their needed supplies. Any grass hay that is moving is only fair in quality because it has weeds or has been rained on a few times. This slow movement is expected to continue until these folks run out of their current supply of hay.
South Dakota—Alfalfa hay remains steady to firm, especially for large squares. Demand very good for high quality hay of all kinds, best demand is for large square bales bound for out of state buyers. The demand for round bales is much lower as this supply is much more plentiful.
Texas—Hay trades were mostly steady to firm on good demand and trading activity. Hay demand is continuing to increase as colder temperatures continue to move across the state. Supplemental winter feeding is taking place in most regions.
Wyoming—Compared to last alfalfa on the eastern side of the state sold steady to $5 higher. Other reporting areas traded steady on the week. Demand was moderate for local sales with good demand noted on hay leaving the state. Few hay producers are waiting for their final cutting of alfalfa to dry out so they can bale it.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Weekly Montana Hay Report
Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay sold fully steady again this week. Slow
market activity was seen this week for squares. However, demand for squares
remains good with most sales leaving the state. Hay supplies in Minnesota, Iowa,
Illinois, and Wisconsin continue to tighten as farmers buy hay for winter needs.
Hay in rounds saw moderate movement again this week as ranchers continue to
buy hay to cover winter feeding needs. Round hay supplies remain large, however
producers have seen good movement over the last few weeks. Straw sales continue
to be seen at steady prices. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless
otherwise noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, NA
Large squares, 160.00-175.00
Large rounds, NA
Premium: Large squares, 150.00-175.00
Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 225.00-250.00
Good: Large squares, 125.00-140.00, 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, 80.00-100.00 old crop 60.00-80.00
Small Squares, 125.00-150.00
Utility Large rounds, 40.00-60.00
Large squares, 70.00-110.00
Grass/
Alfalfa: Premium: Small squares, 180.00
Good: Large rounds, 125.00-135.00
Small squares, NA
Large squares, 130.00
Fair: Large squares, 100.00-110.00
Large rounds, 75.00-90.00
Small squares, NA
Utility: Large squares, NA
Grass: Premium Large squares 150.00 export
Large rounds, 125.00
Small squares, NA
Good: large squares, 130.00 export
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, 35.00-40.00, Old crop 25.00
Large rounds, 40.00
Northern Large squares, 35.00-45.00
Large rounds, 35.00-45.00
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Friday, November 15, 2019
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Trade activity moderate on moderate demand. According
to the NASS Crop Progress report November 12, 2019, in Tulare County, fields
were being tilled and pre-irrigated for winter forage and grain crops. Some
fields were being laser leveled for better irrigation. Alfalfa continued to be
cut and baled. Cotton harvest was in full swing. Early fall-planted small grains
continued to be planted and were emerging well in the valley. Safflower, corn,
and late sorghum harvesting was ongoing. Winter wheat planting has slowed due to
dry weather conditions. In Sutter County, corn harvest was progressing well.
Hay is reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions are
defined at bottom of report.
Tons: 7475 Last Week: 8630 Last Year: 3150
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain: No New Sales Confirmed.
Region 2: Sacramento Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 50 230.00-230.00 230.00 Retail/Stable
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 25 270.00-270.00 270.00 Very High Testing
100 285.00-285.00 285.00 Del
500 290.00-290.00 290.00 Del Very High Testing
Premium 100 225.00-225.00 225.00
25 235.00-235.00 235.00 Del
4200 265.00-265.00 265.00 Del Contracted
Good/Premium 100 210.00-210.00 210.00
Good 75 255.00-255.00 255.00 Del
Fair/Good 25 200.00-200.00 200.00
350 240.00-240.00 240.00 Del
Fair 200 225.00-225.00 225.00 Del
Alfalfa/Oat Mix
Good 50 205.00-205.00 205.00 Del
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Fair 250 210.00-215.00 212.00
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 25 260.00-260.00 260.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium/Supreme 200 200.00-200.00 200.00
Premium 250 190.00-205.00 196.00 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 300 180.00-180.00 180.00
Fair/Good 500 160.00-170.00 164.00
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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Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 1400 Last Week: 2500 Last Year: 5610
Compared to last Friday, all grades of Domestic Alfalfa steady as harvest is
coming to an end. Timothy for export remains slow. Trade remains slow as most
supplies are in firm hands. Demand remains good from Dairies. Feed store/retail
steady. Most interests have sold out and are busy shipping previously sold
supplies. 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
Premium 700 200.00-210.00 205.00 Tarped
Utility/Fair 600 150.00-160.00 155.00 Tarped
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 100 230.00-230.00 230.00 Retail/Stable
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Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 11,300 Last Week: 8200 Last Year: 2150
Compared to last Friday, Utility/Fair Alfalfa steady in a light test. Trade
slow to moderate with good demand for feeder hay, wheat straw, and corn stalks.
Supplies of Alfalfa remain in firm hands. 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
Utility/Fair 300 140.00-140.00 140.00 Rain Damage
Wheat Straw
Mid Square
Good 6000 60.00-60.00 60.00
Corn Stover/Stalks
Mid Square
Good 5000 55.00-55.00 55.00
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