Be safe. Hay prices are steady. Livestock markets will influence the hay market. Currently farmers are in fields planting and influenced the hay market this week. 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 showed some decline this week. Small square bales averaged $4.50 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $35.00 per bale (a range of $15.00 to $75.00). Large round bale straw averaged $39.00 per bale (a range of $11.00 - $70.00).
In Nebraska, all types of hay sold steady. Feedlots are looking for roughage to slow weight gain. Some alfalfa producers are concerned with cool weather and impact on alfalfa growth. In Iowa, top quality alfalfa hay was steady, all other hay classes were $5.00/ton down.
In South Dakota, steady to weak undertones for alfalfa and $5.00 down for grass hay. With new crop on the horizon hay users are not chasing the market.
In Missouri, hay supply is moderate; demand is light, prices are steady to weak. Many are getting equipment ready for first cutting of hay.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady with a limited supply of quality hay at the market. In Kansas, hay trade is slow, with steady prices and light demand for a moderate supply of hay. Many are looking at the new crop and some predict yield will be lower with late spring freeze.
In Wisconsin, prices are steady for quality hay. There is good demand for hay in the Wisconsin market.
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