Be safe when in public areas. Hay prices remain steady for top quality dairy hay. Lower quality hay is discounted. Overall the market has begun to have some weakness with increased volume of lower quality hay available. If you need forage or have forage to 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. Straw prices were steady. Small square bales averaged $4.60 a bale (range of $1.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $46.00 per bale (a range of $30.00 to $75.00). Large round bale straw averaged $49.00 per bale (a range of $28.00 - $70.00).
In Nebraska, hay prices sold steady. Demand picked up a tick this week from feedlots needing grinding hay. In Iowa, hay prices for dairy quality hay are steady all other classes of hay were weak to $10.00 lower.
In South Dakota, very few reported sales this week. Good demand for dairy quality hay if it is available, moderate demand for other classes of hay.
In Missouri, supply is moderate, demand is light, and prices remain steady. Cattle are ready to chase some green grass soon.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady, with a limited supply of quality hay at the market. In Kansas, hay trade is slow while prices remain steady. Farmers are trying to move hay without many takers. Many are preparing for fieldwork.
In Wisconsin, prices remain strong for top quality hay with a good demand for all types of hay at the local markets. Forage inventories are low across the state. Poor condition hay is discounted.
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