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Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Monday, December 30, 2019
Friday, December 27, 2019
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest
Demand and Sales Comments
Hay prices are steady. There is demand for high quality hay with a limited supply. Lower quality hay and round package hay are discounted depending on condition and moisture of hay. 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 were steady for straw. Small square bales
averaged $4.92 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $63.00 per bale
(a range of $30.00 to $95.00). Large round bale straw averaged $50.00 per bale (a range of $25.00 -
$70.00).
In Nebraska, hay sold steady, Buyer inquiry for in-state buying is light with good demand from out
of state buyers. In Iowa, quality hay is selling for top prices. Lower quality hay is discounted.
Iowa hay report is now bi-weekly.
In South Dakota, prices are steady on alfalfa hay with very good demand for dairy quality hay and
straw. Greatest demand is from Wisconsin. There is a large supply of lower quality round bale hay.
In Missouri, good hay supply in the state. Hay demand is light; prices are steady. Concern in the
state is that cattle will be in mud again as snowmelts.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with a supply of hay available at market. In Kansas,
hay trade is slow. Prices remain steady with slow to moderate demand. There are concerns of drought
in the state.
In Wisconsin, prices remain strong for top quality hay. Quality hay supplies remain tight with a
good supply of lower quality hay.
Hay prices are steady. There is demand for high quality hay with a limited supply. Lower quality hay and round package hay are discounted depending on condition and moisture of hay. 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 were steady for straw. Small square bales
averaged $4.92 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $63.00 per bale
(a range of $30.00 to $95.00). Large round bale straw averaged $50.00 per bale (a range of $25.00 -
$70.00).
In Nebraska, hay sold steady, Buyer inquiry for in-state buying is light with good demand from out
of state buyers. In Iowa, quality hay is selling for top prices. Lower quality hay is discounted.
Iowa hay report is now bi-weekly.
In South Dakota, prices are steady on alfalfa hay with very good demand for dairy quality hay and
straw. Greatest demand is from Wisconsin. There is a large supply of lower quality round bale hay.
In Missouri, good hay supply in the state. Hay demand is light; prices are steady. Concern in the
state is that cattle will be in mud again as snowmelts.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with a supply of hay available at market. In Kansas,
hay trade is slow. Prices remain steady with slow to moderate demand. There are concerns of drought
in the state.
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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Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Kansas Hay Market Report
*****MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR*****
**THIS WILL BE THE FINAL REPORT OF THE YEAR. DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS, THE NEXT
REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE JANUARY 7TH.**
Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 12,091/6,719 Last week: 14,693/9,485 Last year: NO REPORT
Hay market trade is slow to moderate, demand is slow to moderate, prices remain
steady, and are expected to do so for the next several weeks. According to the
U.S. Drought Monitor, Kansas continues to struggle with moisture deficits that
have been present for more than three months. During the past week, the abnormal
dryness (D0), moderate drought (D1), and severe drought (D2) were held steady.
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, grinding alfalfa steady; movement slow to
moderate. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 240.00-250.00. 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, 115.00-
125.00, Ground and delivered locally to feed lots 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 12/15-12/21, 12,091T of grinding
alfalfa and 1,631T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold. The average paid
by feedlots on December 1 for alfalfa ground and delivered was 151.06, down 8.91
from the previous month, usage was 691T/day, up 5% and total usage was 20,732T.
South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, alfalfa pellets, steady;
movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 250.00-275.00. Dairy,
1.00-1.05/point RFV with an instance at 1.10/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, 90.00-105.00. 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, large rounds, 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
12/15-12/21, 6,719T of grinding alfalfa and 775T of dairy alfalfa was reported
bought/sold. The average paid by feedlots on December 1 for alfalfa ground and
delivered was 143.45, down .88 from the previous month, usage was 332T/day, up
30% and total usage was 9,957T.
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
12/15-12/21, 2,956T 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 55.00-65.00. 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 12/15-12/21, 299T of grinding alfalfa and 525T of dairy
alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
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Friday, December 20, 2019
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Trade activity moderate on moderate demand. Hay is
reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions are defined at
bottom of report.
***Due to the Holidays, the next report will be released on January 10, 2020.***
Tons: 2920 Last Week: 3126 Last Year: 5785
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain: No New Sales Confirmed.
Region 2: Sacramento Valley: No New Sales Confirmed
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 235 250.00-275.00 264.36 Del
Good/Premium 25 230.00-230.00 230.00
150 250.00-250.00 250.00 Del
Good 25 255.00-255.00 255.00 Del Retail/Stable
Oat
Good 25 160.00-160.00 160.00
Grain
Good 400 180.00-190.00 185.00 Del
Wheat/Oat
Good 100 220.00-220.00 220.00 Retail/Stable
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley: No New Sales Confirmed.
Region 5: Southern California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 150 275.00-275.00 275.00 Retail/Stable
Forage Mix-Three Way
Good 50 260.00-260.00 260.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 450 210.00-220.00 215.56 Retail/Stable
Fair/Good 1100 165.00-165.00 165.00
Bermuda Grass
Premium 210 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
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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Weekly Montana Hay Report
***This report will not be published on December 27th or Jan 3rd due to the Christmas and
New Years holidays. The next published date will be Jan 10th 2020.***
Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay sold fully steady. Supplies of high quality alfalfa
in squares are tight. Local hay sales continue to move hand to mouth on an as needed
basis. Local hay sales were moderate to heavy this week as ranchers are busy purchasing
hay on this year’s taxes. Old crop hay continues to sell at steady money with several large
purchases seen this week. Supplies of old crop hay have started to dwindle as ranchers
continue to purchase this hay at a discount to new crop. Demand for squares to ship east
to the Midwest remains good. Much of the hay sold this week was fair to good quality, and
most sales are north of 200.00 delivered. Straw purchases remain active. Straw sold steady
to firm. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, NA
Large squares, 175.00-190.00
Large rounds, NA
Premium: Large squares, 150.00-175.00
Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 225.00-250.00
Good: Large squares, 125.00-150.00, 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, old crop 60.00
Small squares, 160.00
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, 70.00-85.00
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, 40.00-50.00
Small squares, NA
Wheat straw:
South central Large squares, 35.00-45.00
Large rounds, 40.00
Northern Large squares, 35.00-45.00
Large rounds, 35.00-45.00
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Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: Hay trades were mostly steady. Buyer
demand was good on moderate to active trading activity. Hay quality
continues to be the largest determiner in price. Snow and colder weather
fell in the Northern counties of the Panhandle, while severe
thunderstorms plagued the Southeast Regions of the state. According to
the Texas Crop and Weather Report, pasture conditions continue to decline
statewide as warm-season grasses continue to go dormant. Some late hay
was cut in Southeast Texas. Cool-season forages have germinated, but
more moisture is needed to initiate growth. Winter wheat has emerged in
fair condition in the Panhandle and in good condition in North Texas.
However, in the Far West winter wheat is still too short for grazing.
*** No report for the next two weeks due to the holidays ***
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; Utility 130.00.
Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 260.00-275.00, 8.00-9.00 per bale.
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 195.00-215.00.
Calf 225.00-245.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme:
175.00
Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: Beardless 245.00. Bearded 130.00-
135.00.
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: 95.00-105.00.
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.
Triticale: Large Rounds: FOB: 65.00 per roll.
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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Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
***Note: Due to the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday this report will not be issued
again until Jan. 10, 2020.***
Tons: 1800 Last Week: 3775 Last Year: 900
Compared last Friday, Export Timothy and Alfalfa not tested this week. Demand
remains good for No. 1 Premium Dairy and Horse Timothy small bales for export. No 2
Dairy and lesser grades of export Timothy with defects remain under pressure.
Domestic Timothy weak in a light test. Trade slow with light demand. Feed
store/retail firm as demand has increased. 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 600 210.00-210.00 210.00 Del Tarped
Utility/Fair 400 155.00-155.00 155.00 Del
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 100 250.00-250.00 250.00 Retail/Stable
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Small Square
Premium 100 235.00-235.00 235.00 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Utility/Fair 500 110.00-110.00 110.00 Del
Timothy Grass
Small Square
Premium 100 250.00-250.00 250.00 Retail/Stable
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Idaho Weekly Hay Report
***Note: Due to the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday this report will not be issued
again until Jan. 10, 2020.***
Tons: 8340 Last Week: 2000 Last Year: 300
Compared to last Friday, Utility/Fair Alfalfa firm in a light test. Trade
moderate for good demand for feeder type hay as more winter weather approaches.
Dairies report ample supplies for the mean time relying on haylage and silage.
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
Premium/Supreme 540 170.00-180.00 175.19 Tarped
Fair/Good 1000 180.00-180.00 180.00 Tarped
Utility/Fair 4000 150.00-150.00 150.00 Export
525 140.00-145.00 142.62 Tarped
Oat
Mid Square
Fair/Good 1300 90.00-100.00 97.69 Tarped
Wheat Straw
Mid Square
Fair/Good 975 50.00-60.00 54.87
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South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. ***This report will next be released on Jan. 3, 2020.*** Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay steady, grass hay firm. Good demand for alfalfa and grass hay, very good demand for dairy quality large squares and for straw. Best demand is coming from Wisconsin dairy farms as the supply of alfalfa is very tight there. There is a more abundant supply of poorer quality hay in round bales in SD. Straw is in tight supply as are corn stalks as the weather did not cooperate this fall to make good, dry stalk bales. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares, 300.00. Premium: Large Squares, 215.00; Small Squares, 6.00 per bale. Good: Large Rounds, 150.00, 200.00 delivered. Fair: Large Rounds, 120.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 130.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 220.00; 17 pct 225.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 230.00. Grass: Premium: Small Squares, 6.00 per bale. Good: Large Rounds, 140.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 120.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares, 7.00 per bale, 252.50 per ton. Good: Large Squares, 175.00; Large Rounds, 140.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 130.00. Straw: Large Squares, 60.00 per bale. Small Squares, 5.50 per bale. Corn Stalks: Large Rounds, 50.00-60.00 per bale.
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Oregon Weekly Hay Report
Compared to December 6: 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. Many exporters
are sold out for the year. All sales in this report are 2019 crop year hay.
Tons: 90 Last Week: 609 Last Year: 1886
Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco Counties:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Mixed Grass Five-Way
Small Square
Premium 10 300.00-300.00 300.00 Retail/Stable
Klamath Basin:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 50 190.00-190.00 190.00 Retail/Stable
Lake County:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Small Square
Premium 30 200.00-200.00 200.00 Retail/Stable
Eastern Oregon: No New Sales Confirmed.
Harney County: No New Sales Confirmed.
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Thursday, December 19, 2019
Oklahoma Hay Market Report
Alfalfa and hay trade movement was moderate to low this week. Demand however, remains good as producers look to stock up for the holidays. A lower undertone was noted due to limited comparable trades. Many areas of the trade region experienced bitter cold weather at the beginning of the week. Temperatures have risen into the 50s and 60s and are expected to continue into next week. 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 to Supreme quality large round bales 200.00/ton; Utility to fair quality large round bales 130.00/ton. Eastern Oklahoma: No trades reported. Western Oklahoma: No trades reported. Grass Hay Central Oklahoma: Grinding hay large round bales 100.00/ton. Western Oklahoma: No trades reported. Eastern Oklahoma: No trades reported. Wheat Hay Central Oklahoma: Wheat hay large round bales 70.00/ton. Western Oklahoma: No trades reported. Eastern Oklahoma: No trades reported. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
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Colorado Hay Report
Compared to last week, trade activity and demand light. According to
the U.S Drought Monitor’s West Summary released December 17, 2019, in
northern Utah and most of Colorado, light to moderate precipitation
continued to provide drought relief, especially in the central and
southern Rockies where a 1-category improvement was made in central
Colorado and extreme northern New Mexico. According to the USDA NRCS
Colorado SNOTEL Snow/Precipitation Update Report for Thursday, December
19, 2019, snow water equivalent basin index percentages were: Gunnison
113; Upper Colorado 121; South Platte 138; Laramie and North Platte 121;
Yampa and White 126; Arkansas 133; Upper Rio Grande 123; San Miguel,
Delores, Animas and San Juan 121. This report will not be published on
Thursday, December 26, 2019 and Thursday, January 2, 2020 due to the
Christmas and New Year’s Holiday. The next available report will be
Thursday, January 9, 2020. 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
Small Squares: Premium 280.00 (8.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Rounds: Premium 225.00, Retail/Stable.
Alfalfa/Grass
Small Squares: Premium 307.00 (8.75 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 340.00 (11.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southeast Colorado Areas
Alfalfa
Small Squares: Premium 245.00 (8.00 per bale).
Rounds: Fair 140.00, Rain Damaged.
Grass
Small Squares: Premium 315.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
Haygrazer
Mid Squares: Good 140.00.
Sorghum Sundan Grass
Rounds: Good 100.00.
Rye Hay
Rounds: Good 115.00.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
San Luis Valley Areas
Grass
Large Squares: Good 177.00, Organic.
No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.
Southwest Colorado Areas
No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.
Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
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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Wyoming Hay Summary
Week ending Dec 20, 2019 Compared to last week ago all reported forages sold steady. Demand was moderate to good with most loads of hay going out of state. Some areas in the west reported cold and snowy weather. Quite a few of the reporting contacts are sold out and are waiting for trucks to haul the loads of hay. “All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted.” Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa: Good to Premium large squares 167.50. Supreme large rounds 190.00; Good large rounds 130.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 255.00. Western Wyoming Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 205.00. Good large squares 160.00-165.00; Fair large squares 120.00-125.00. Premium small squares 210.00-250.00. Good large rounds 150.00. Alfalfa/grass mix: Premium small squares 225.00-250.00. Grass hay: Good large rounds 145.00-150.00. Beardless barley in large squares 115.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk 235.00-240.00.
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Nebraska Hay Summary
Week Ending Dec 20, 2019 Compared to last week dehy pellets sold steady with sun-cured pellets trading steady to 10.00 higher. Bales of alfalfa, grass hay and ground and delivered forages sold steady. Buyer inquiry light to moderate for in-state feeding needs with good demand for hay leaving the state. Most hay haulers hoping the snow melts and the ground will freeze so they can continue to move loads of hay from the country to feedlots or other ranchers. Some areas of the state had a dusting of snow last weekend with some areas of north central NE receiving 6 to 10 inches. Note: “All sales are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted.” Eastern/Central Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large squares 160.00. Good large rounds 100.00-105.00, fair to good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Prairie Hay: Premium large rounds 120.00-125.00; Good large rounds 90.00-100.00; Fair large rounds 65.00- 85.00. Premium small squares 170.00-180.00. Cane in large rounds 65.00- 70.00. Cornstalks large rounds 53.50-55.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 300.00. Platte Valley area of Nebraska Alfalfa: Good large rounds 105.00-110.00. Grass hay: Good large rounds 115.00. Cornstalk bales 50.00. 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, few at 285.00; Sun-cured alfalfa 15 percent protein 250.00. 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 12/20/19 ***This report with not be published on Thu. Dec. 26, 2019 due to the Christmas holiday. The next publish date will be Thu. Jan. 2, 2020. *** Winter weather covered the state this week. This encouraged a bit more feeding but limited what little movement might have been planned. As has been the case most of this fall nothing last long and a big warm up is forecast which will have cattle and producers in the mud once again before Christmas. Unlike several other states to the east and north Missouri is fairing much better on hay supplies as the feeding season and the official start to winter arrive. The supply of hay is moderate to heavy, demand is light to moderate 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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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
State by state hay summary
Colorado—Compared to last week, trade activity light and demand moderate. Much of the area continues to be dry, with abnormally dry ratings in south-central Nebraska, Kansas and eastern Colorado.
Iowa—For Nov. 24 to Dec. 7, prices on alfalfa trended mostly steady. Alfalfa/grass and grass mostly steady.
Kansas—As of Dec. 17, the hay market trade is moderate, demand was slow to moderate, prices remain steady and most producers have reported that there is still plenty of grinder hay out there.
Missouri—In the Dec. 11 report, a lack of winter weather has most of the cattle guys getting along okay and no one is really looking for hay at the moment. There has been very few inquires from sellers or buyers in the last couple weeks. The supply of hay is moderate to heavy, demand is light to moderate and prices are steady.
Montana—In the Dec. 13 report, alfalfa hay sold fully steady. The limited available supply of high quality alfalfa continues to be in firm hands. Demand continues to be good for all qualities of alfalfa hay. All other hay and straw classes were steady. Moderate to good demand for cow hay, with ranches buying available supplies as needed.
Nebraska—As of Dec. 12, grass hay and ground and delivered hay sold steady. Buyer inquiry light to moderate for in-state feeding needs with good demand for hay leaving the state. Some contacts stated hard to move hay off of fields due to soft ground conditions. Many contacts are planning on baling cornstalks after the snow melts from the fields and will continue to bale as long as the stalks are in good shape.
New Mexico—Hay reporting has ended for the season. Report will return May 2020.
Oklahoma—On Dec. 12, alfalfa and hay trade movement and demand increased again this week, many dairies and other producers are looking to gather as much hay as possible before the holiday week’s ahead. Few trades were steady to weak from last week. Demand for has been moderate to good with much more movement.
South Dakota—On Dec. 14, alfalfa hay steady, grass hay firm. Good demand for alfalfa and grass hay, very good demand for dairy quality large squares and for straw. Best demand is coming from Wisconsin dairy farms as the supply of alfalfa is very tight there. There is a more abundant supply of poorer quality hay in round bales in SD. Straw is in tight supply as are corn stalks as the weather did not cooperate this fall to make good, dry stalk bales.
Texas—On Dec. 13, hay trades were mostly steady to firm on higher quality hays and steady to weak on lower quality hays. Buyer demand was good on moderate to active trading activity. Hay quality continues to be the largest determiner in price. A large portion of the good hay has traded leaving a lot of low-quality hay on the market.
Wyoming—On Dec. 12, all reported forages sold steady. Demand was moderate to good with most loads of hay going out of state. Some areas in the west reported cold and snowy weather. Quite a few of the reporting contacts are sold out and are waiting for trucks to haul the loads of hay.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Kansas Hay Market Report
Ground/Grinding alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central
Tonnage: 14,693/9,485 Last week: 12,664/8,408 Last year: 11,090/4,937
Hay market trade is moderate, demand was slow to moderate, prices remain steady
and most producers have reported that there is still plenty of grinder hay out
there. Winter finally arrived for much of the state on Sunday into Monday, with
some areas topping nearly 12 inches of snow. The areas needing the most
precipitation, however, received less than an inch. According to the U.S.
Drought Monitor, Kansas continues to struggle with moisture deficits that have
been present for more than three months. During the past week, the abnormal
dryness (D0), moderate drought (D1), and severe drought (D2) were expanded to
reflect the increasing dryness and its impact on winter wheat. 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, grinding alfalfa steady; movement moderate.
Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 240.00-250.00. 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, 115.00-125.00, Ground and
delivered locally to feed lots 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 12/08-12/14, 14,693T 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 250.00-275.00. Dairy,
1.00-1.05/point RFV with an instance at 1.10/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, 90.00-105.00. 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, large rounds, 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
12/08-12/14, 9,485T of grinding alfalfa and 825T 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
12/08-12/14, 2,457T 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 55.00-65.00. 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 12/08-12/14, 299T of grinding alfalfa and 625T of dairy
alfalfa was reported bought/sold.
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Friday, December 13, 2019
South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack. Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay steady, grass hay firm. Good demand for alfalfa and grass hay, very good demand for dairy quality large squares and for straw. Best demand is coming from Wisconsin dairy farms as the supply of alfalfa is very tight there. There is a more abundant supply of poorer quality hay in round bales in SD. Straw is in tight supply as are corn stalks as the weather did not cooperate this fall to make good, dry stalk bales. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted. Alfalfa: Supreme: Large Squares, 300.00. Premium: Large Squares, 215.00; Small Squares, 6.00 per bale. Good: Large Rounds, 150.00, 200.00 delivered. Fair: Large Rounds, 120.00. Utility: Large Rounds, 130.00. Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets: 15 pct 220.00; 17 pct 225.00. Alfalfa Meal: 17 pct 230.00. Grass: Premium: Small Squares, 6.00 per bale. Good: Large Rounds, 140.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 120.00. Alfalfa/Grass Mix: Premium: Small Squares, 7.00 per bale, 252.50 per ton. Good: Large Squares, 175.00; Large Rounds, 140.00. Fair: Large Rounds, 130.00. Straw: Large Squares, 60.00 per bale. Small Squares, 5.50 per bale. Corn Stalks: Large Rounds, 50.00-60.00 per bale.
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California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Trade activity moderate on moderate demand. Hay is
reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions are defined at
bottom of report.
Tons: 3126 Last Week: 1470 Last Year: 3275
Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Premium 500 220.00-240.00 228.00 Retail/Stable
Good/Premium 150 265.00-265.00 265.00 Del
Good 25 225.00-225.00 225.00 Del
Fair/Good 300 160.00-165.00 161.67
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Premium 100 300.00-300.00 300.00 Retail/Stable
Orchard Grass
Premium 100 300.00-300.00 300.00 Retail/Stable
Grain
Good 50 150.00-150.00 150.00
Region 2: Sacramento Valley:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Fair/Good 1300 215.00-220.00 219.62 Del
Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley: No New Sale Confirmed.
Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley: No New Sales Confirmed.
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 50 260.00-260.00 260.00 Retail/Stable
Region 6: Southeast California:
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Comments
Alfalfa
Supreme 1 150.00-150.00 150.00 Contracted Standing
Premium 400 205.00-215.00 210.00 Retail/Stable
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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Weekly Montana Hay Report
Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay sold fully steady. The limited available supply
of high quality alfalfa continues to be in firm hands. Demand continues to be good
for all qualities of alfalfa hay. All other hay and straw classes were steady.
Moderate to good demand for cow hay, with ranches buying available supplies as
needed. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Alfalfa: Supreme: Small squares, NA
Large squares, 175.00-190.00
Large rounds, NA
Premium: Large squares, 150.00-175.00
Large rounds, NA
Small squares, 225.00-250.00
Good: Large squares, 125.00-150.00, 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, 160.00
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, 40.00-50.00
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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Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 3775 Last Week: 3800 Last Year: 725
Compared last Friday, Export Premium Timothy weak in a light test. Demand
remains good for No. 1 Premium Dairy and Horse Timothy small bales for export. No 2
Dairy and lesser grades of export Timothy with defects remain under pressure.
Domestic Timothy weak in a light test. Trade slow with light demand. Feed
store/retail steady as demand has increased. Most interests have sold out and are
busy shipping previously sold supplies. Washington state hay acres are down 9
percent from previous years. Exporters report at the current market prices they are
losing a 100.00/ ton on 2018 supplies of export timothy they are now selling. 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
Small Square
Premium 100 230.00-230.00 230.00 Retail/Stable
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix
Small Square
Premium 75 230.00-230.00 230.00 Retail/Stable
Timothy Grass
Mid Square
Premium 400 190.00-190.00 190.00 Export
Utility 2000 110.00-120.00 115.00 Weedy
500 140.00-140.00 140.00 Del Export
Utility/Fair 600 170.00-170.00 170.00 Del Export
Timothy Grass
Small Square
Premium 100 220.00-220.00 220.00 Export
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Idaho Weekly Hay Report
Tons: 2000 Last Week: 7100 Last Year: 3700
Compared to last Friday, Utility Alfalfa steady in a light test. Trade slow for
good demand for feeder type hay as more winter weather approaches. Dairies report
ample supplies for the mean time relying on haylage and silage. 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 2000 120.00-120.00 120.00 Rain Damage
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Weekly Texas Hay Report
Compared to last report: Hay trades were mostly steady to firm on
higher quality hays and steady to weak on lower quality hays. Buyer
demand was good on moderate to active trading activity. Hay quality
continues to be the largest determiner in price. A large portion of the
good hay has traded leaving a lot of low-quality hay on the market.
According to the Texas Crop and Weather Report, pasture conditions
continue to decline statewide as warm-season grasses continue to go
dormant. Some late hay was cut in Southeast Texas. Cool-season forages
have germinated, but more moisture is needed to initiate growth. Winter
wheat has emerged in fair condition in the Panhandle and in good
condition in North Texas. However, in the Far West winter wheat is still
too short for grazing.
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; Utility 130.00.
Small bales: Delivered: Premium: 260.00-275.00, 8.00-9.00 per bale.
Ground Alfalfa: Delivered to feedlots: Avg 195.00-215.00.
Calf 225.00-245.00.
Coastal Bermuda: Large Bales: Delivered: Premium to Supreme:
175.00
Wheat: Large Bales: Delivered: Beardless 245.00. Bearded 130.00-
135.00.
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: 95.00-105.00.
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.
Triticale: Large Rounds: FOB: 65.00 per roll.
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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