All hay stored on United States farms as of December 1, 2019 totaled 84.5 million tons, up 7 percent from the previous December. Disappearance from May 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019 totaled 59.3 million tons, compared with 59.9 million tons for the same period a year earlier. Prices remain steady in this report. If you need forage or have forage for sell connect to the Farmer-toFarmer 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. Straw prices were steady and there is a demand for straw. Small square bales averaged $5.00 a bale (range of $2.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $63.00 per bale (a range of $31.00 to $92.00). Large round bale straw averaged $52.00 per bale (a range of $31.00 - $90.00).
In Nebraska, hay sold steady, demand is light for baled hay with good demand for alfalfa pellets.
In Iowa, hay prices are steady to firm.
In South Dakota, prices are firm with good demand for all types and quality of hay and straw. Demand is greatest for high quality hay. A large supply of lower quality hay is available.
In Missouri, supply of hay is moderate to heavy, demand is light to moderate, and prices are steady. Ice and snow increased feeding needs in the state this week.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with a limited supply of hay at the market. In Kansas, hay trade is slow and demand is slow. Prices remain steady.
In Wisconsin, All hay stored on Wisconsin farms as of December 1, 2019, is estimated at 1.77 million tons, an increase of 1 percent from December 1, 2018, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Prices remain strong for top quality hay.
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