Nebraska Hay Summary

Week Ending July 17, 2020

  Compared to last week, all reported forages sold mostly steady on a 
light test. Buyer inquiry is good but not many sales taking place. Most 
buyers are tire kickers or price shoppers as they are trying to make a 
plan to buy hay down the road. Hail in some areas of the state leaving a 
large mark of destruction on numerous acres of corn, soybeans, alfalfa, 
other forages and structures in its path.  Some grass hay producers have 
been across some hay meadows they have not hayed in a couple of years. 
Rains have been very spotty across the state. Most areas could use a nice 
general rain especially on dryland crops and pastures.  Note: “All sales 
are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted.” 

Eastern/Central Nebraska
Alfalfa: Good large squares 150.00-155.00; Good large rounds 90.00-
100.00. Prairie Hay: Premium large squares 135.00; Premium large rounds 
100.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 310.00. Sun-cured pellets 15 
percent 285.00. 
 
Platte Valley area of Nebraska
Alfalfa:  Ground and delivered alfalfa 130.00. Ground and delivered 
alfalfa/cornstalk mix 125.00. Ground and delivered cornstalks 
60.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 280.00-285.00.  

Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: Premium large squares 180.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 
133.00.

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