Sorry for the delay in posting. Hay prices are strong. There is a good demand for high quality hay with a limited supply. Lower quality hay is being discounted on condition and moisture. 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 $4.60 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $71.00 per bale (a wide range of $40.00 to $110.00). Large round bale straw averaged $62.00 per bale (a range of $44.00 - $87.00).
In Nebraska, hay sold steady. Phone has been slow this week was one comment. In Iowa, Quality hay is selling for top prices. Lower quality is discounted, as some of the grass hay is very mature. Round bales are discounted.
In South Dakota, prices are steady to firm with good demand for large square bales. Demand very good for quality large square bale hay moving out of the state. Round bales are discounted, as there is a greater supply of round bales.
In Missouri, hay demand is light; prices are steady, with moderate supply. A cold week in the state with very slow movement of hay.
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 slow. Prices have continued to be steady with slow to moderate demand.
In Wisconsin, prices remain strong for top quality hay. Quality hay supplies remain tight with a good supply of lower quality hay. Very busy week at the auction.
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