Dairy quality hay remains in demand and prices remain steady with some pressure to reduce prices. There was a greater supply of straw as much of the small grains have been harvested and farmers are moving excess straw to the market. 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 is available at the market. Small square bales averaged $4.50 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $46.00 per bale (a range of $20.00 to $70.00). Large round bale straw averaged $47.00 per bale (a range of $24.00 - $65.00).
In Nebraska, all forages sold steady this week, demand was light to moderate with fewer phone contacts this week. In Iowa, prices on all types of hay were mostly steady.
In South Dakota, alfalfa hay was steady to firm with grass hay not really tested this week. Good demand for dairy quality hay with numerous out of state inquiries. Dry conditions are reducing third cutting yields.
In Missouri, hay prices remain steady, with a heavy supply, while demand is light. If dry conditions continue, there could be an increase in demand for hay.
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 and steady prices. Humidity and spotty showers are delaying haymaking.
In Wisconsin, prices are steady for quality hay. Lower quality hay prices have backed off.
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