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.

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