Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa and hay trade movement is slow but beginning to move.  Few early 
prices are reportedly lower but producers are reporting that finding a 
true value is difficult.  Most everyone has their first cutting of
Alfalfa done or in the heart of it.  Dairy hay is extremely slow as
cutbacks are taking place in that industry as well.  With warmer weather,
 Bermuda grass is just starting to show and producers expecting a first
 cutting of that hay come June.  Some areas of the state are reportedly
dry once again but rains storms expect to move thru over night. 

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 emailOklahomaCity.LPGMN@usda.gov. 

Alfalfa
Central Oklahoma:  Premium quality large squares 130.00-150.00/ton FOB. 

Eastern Oklahoma:  No reported trades.  

Western Oklahoma:  Premium quality large round bales 115.00-130.00/ton 
FOB, few 140.00/ton FOB.  Premium quality small squares 11.00/bale FOB
sold in a 21 bale bundle.  Good quality grinding hay 75.00-90.00/ton FOB 

Grass Hay 
Central Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

Western Oklahoma:  No trades reported.  
FOB.

Eastern Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

Wheat Hay 
Central Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

Western Oklahoma:  70.00/ton.

Eastern Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

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