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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