Colorado—In the July 30 report,
compared to last week, trade activity light on moderate demand for
feedlot and dairy hay. Trade activity moderate on moderate to good
demand for stable quality hay. Northeast Colorado finishing up baling on
second cutting alfalfa. Southeast Colorado growers with junior water
rights are running short on irrigation water. In the San Luis Valley,
2nd cutting hay that was cut over the last week has been hit with rain
showers which growers will end up marketing on the cow hay market. Trade
inactive in Southwest Colorado with growers reporting large amounts of
much needed rain received this past week. Trade activity light on
moderate demand in the Mountains and Northwest Colorado areas.
Iowa—In
the July 21 report for the reporting period of July 6 to 17, compared
to last report, prices on all classes of hay were mostly steady.
Kansas—In
the Aug. 4 report, the hay market trade was slow and demand light,
prices steady. Lots of rain was reported last week with all regions
reporting at least something. Rain has slowed down haying and is making
grinding difficult. Unfortunately, reports are coming in that there has
been a lot of hay rained on and not a lot of better quality hay to blend
with it. All the rain, however, has reduced the impact of the drought
on Kansas.
Missouri—In the July 30 report, hay
movement remains very slow and supplies are heavy. Demand is light. The
state managed to put up a lot of hay this year and piles are
overflowing. There is some supply concerns floating around in states to
the east but it seems unlikely that will be any kind of an issue in
Missouri this feeding season.
Montana—In
the July 24 report, compared to the last report hay movement is
moderate to good and demand is mostly good. Hay continues to sell into
drought stricken Wyoming as they are currently feeding hay in many
locations due to dry conditions and limited forage. Several factors are
weighing on producers as they are battling grasshoppers and weevils as
well as sharply lower yields compared to last year. Dry conditions are
still prevalent in certain pockets of the state. Due to very light sales
receipts this report will be released bi-monthly until early August
when heavier receipts can be confirmed. Next report release will be Aug.
7.
Nebraska—In the July 30
report, compared to last week in the Central and Platte Valley areas
baled hay, Dehydrated pellets and ground and delivered hay sold steady.
In the west, large rounds of alfalfa sold $5 to $10 higher with squares
trading steady. Ground and delivered hay sold steady. Buyer inquiry was
good with most contacts stating phones have been very busy. Spotty rain
showers across the state this week.
New Mexico—In the July 31 report,
compared to last week, alfalfa hay prices were steady. Trade and demand
moderate. The southern and southwestern regions are in their fourth
cutting. The eastern and southeastern regions are also in their forth
cutting. North central region are in their 3rd cutting. Some producers
are storing their hay due to lower offers. Heavy rain reported in some
of the dry areas of the state.
Oklahoma—In
the July 23 report, compared to last week, hay trade continues to be
extremely slow and no trend is available. Most producers are of the
mindset that higher end alfalfa will continue to move. Cow and grass hay
seem to be on the back burner as of now due to recent rains and the
trade are having plenty of grazing grass. Demand remains good. This
report will be released bi-weekly until trade picks up. Next report will
be released on Aug. 6.
South
Dakota—In the July 31 report, compared to last week: Alfalfa and grass
hay fully steady. Demand moderate overall, best demand is currently from
dairies that are in need of high testing alfalfa. The first cutting of
alfalfa this year was put up very nice, suitable for dairy hay. Second
cutting was very difficult to put up high quality hay. Spottty rains
this week with many dry areas in need of more rain, humidity levels have
dropped. Drought conditions in Western SD, there was some rain this
week in that area but it was not widespread leaving many areas in dire
need of rain.
Texas—In the
July 24 report, compared to the last report, hay trades are steady to
firm across all of the regions, with the exception of the Panhandle
where hay is being priced $10 to 20 higher per ton. Buyers have been
hesitant to begin purchasing hay at the higher prices, but some trades
are still being made on an as needed basis. Hay production is still
going strong in most regions, but precipitation is needed in all
regions. This report will be released bi-weekly until trade picks up.
Next report will be released on Aug. 7.
Wyoming—In
the July 30 report, compared to last week, most lots of large squares
sold steady. Large rounds of alfalfa sold $5 to $10 higher. Alfalfa
cubes and sun-cured pellets sold steady. Demand was good, instances very
good for hay going to the rancher. Like a broken record stuck on the
turntable, most of the state continues to be very dry. Most contacts
stating they have not had measurable moisture since March.
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