Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest

Demand and Sales Comments 

The hay market is showing some strength as the calendar changes to November. While weather has been nice over much of the Midwest, pastures are done for the season and many have calves being weaned, plus there is demand for dairy quality hay. If you need forage or have forage to sell or straw, 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 prices were steady a weaker trend in the market. Quality has a great impact on straw prices. Small square bales averaged $4.46 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $41.00 per bale (a range of $25.00 to $67.00). Large round bale straw averaged $40.00 per bale (a range of $25.00 - $55.00). 

In Nebraska, alfalfa hay sold steady to $5.00 higher per ton with grass hay fully steady. Some early snow kick started demand for hay. In Iowa, prices on all types of hay were mostly steady. 

In South Dakota, alfalfa hay prices are steady this week with demand for dairy quality hay. Grass hay was $10.00 per ton higher this week with feedlots receiving calves off pasture and weaning. 

In Missouri, there was an uptick in hay demand from small farmers. Demand is light with steady prices. In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady with a limited supply of quality hay at the market. 

In Kansas, hay market trade and demand picked up considerably this week. Alfalfa prices are steady to strong relate to concern of alfalfa being available later in the season. 

In Wisconsin, prices are steady with limited supply of top quality hay. Straw is in demand and with dry weather some corn stalks will be coming off the field.


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