Top quality alfalfa hay prices remain steady with a decline in price as quality decreases. It appears that hay inventory, while supply is tight, most sites report an increase of hay inventory on the farm. 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 was limited as many auctions reported no straw was available this week. Small square bales averaged $4.45 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $53.00 per bale (a range of $15.00 to $90.00). Large round bale straw averaged $41.00 per bale (a range of $32.00 - $65.00).
In Nebraska, alfalfa hay sold steady. There have been very few phone calls for hay. Many farmers are making second crop. In Iowa, prices on all types of hay were mostly steady.
In South Dakota, alfalfa and grass hay sold fully steady this week. Good to very good demand from dairies looking for top quality alfalfa, moderate demand for other classes of hay. Good supply of quality alfalfa and grass hay.
In Missouri, farmers continue to add to the hay piles. Hay prices are steady with downward pressure and light demand. A few concerns of drought are heard.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady with a limited supply of quality hay at the market.
In Kansas, hay trade is slow, with light demand. Alfalfa prices remain firm with drought concerns.
In Wisconsin, prices are steady for quality hay. Lower quality hay prices have backed off. Small crowds are present at auction with some online bidding.
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