Oklahoma Hay Market Report

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.  Weather has turned much colder with wind gusts and temps in the 20’s and 30’s for the most part.  Demand for has been moderate to good with much more movement.


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:  Supreme quality large squares 225.00/ton FOB,
256.00/ton DEL Nebraska.  Premium quality large squares 236.00/ton DEL
South Dakota, large round bales 165.00/ton FOB; Fair quality large round
bales 145.00/ton; Poor quality/rained on 4X5 large rounds 40.00/per bale
FOB.

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:  Fair quality crab grass large round bales 55.00/per
bale. 

Western Oklahoma:  Large rounds Bermuda 110.00/ton. Good quality/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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