Colorado—In the Dec. 17 report, compared to last week, trade activity light on moderate to good demand for feedlot and dairy hay. Trade activity light on good demand for stable and farm/ranch quality hay. Northeast Colorado trade activity moderate. Southeast Colorado trade activity moderate on good demand on stable quality hay. Trade inactive in southwest, San Luis Valley, mountains and northwest Colorado areas. The next available report will be Jan. 7, 2021.
Kansas—In the Dec. 22 report, hay market prices were steady, demand remained strong and movement was only 105 tons less than the previous week. Alfalfa continues to strengthen across the state and is hard to find, according to contributors in the southwest. Due to the holidays, next report will be issued Jan. 5, 2021.
Missouri—In the Dec. 17 report, the supply of hay is moderate, demand is light to moderate and hay prices are mostly steady. Colder weather spread over the state this week just days ahead of the official start of winter. There is a continued uptick in hay interest with each passing week. Many are feeding now as there was very little grass stockpiled due to the dry fall. Many in the state seen a touch of snow this week but nothing to cause any major problems just a dusting in a few areas. There is some hay starting to move but a lot of window shopping for the most part.
Montana—In the Dec. 17 report, compared to the last week, hay sold generally steady. Ranchers continue to buy hay for winter needs and supplies continue to tighten. Hay supplies along the Wyoming border are tight as many loads continue to sell out of southern Montana into Wyoming. Winter weather has been mild across much of the state which has helped curb feeding demand. While many locations remain open some ranchers are still supplementing hay as regrowth is limited due to the drought this summer. Drought conditions remain unchanged from last week. Due to the holidays this report will not be published again until Jan. 8, 2021.
Nebraska—In the Dec. 17 report, compared to last week, all reported forages sold steady. Demand was good. Some hay staying in the local trade area with some going to out of state buyers. Light snow in some areas of the state should be mostly melted by week’s close with day time highs in the mid 40s to low 50s. Next available report will be Jan. 7, 2021.
New Mexico—This report will resume in the spring of 2021.
Oklahoma—In the Dec. 17 report, compared to two weeks ago, hay trade is starting to pick up as winter weather approaches, most producers are hoping for a turnaround after the new year. Recent snow storms including much needed moisture has came across the trade over the last two weeks. Demand remains light to moderate. Until hay trade becomes more active this will be a bi-weekly report.
South Dakota—In the Dec. 18 report, compared to last week, high quality alfalfa steady, no comparison available for other qualities and types of hay. Moderate demand for hay currently as the weather remains to be very mild and ground conditions are dry. The need for supplemental feeding has been greatly reduced as beef cows remain turned out. The forecast looks for more of the same, without any snow chances. Next available report will be Jan. 8, 2021.
Texas—In the Dec. 11 report, compared to the last report, hay prices are firming up in all regions, as the higher quality hays are becoming more scarce. There are still large quantities of off grade hay on the market. Temperatures have been abnormally mild for this time of year. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions have intensified and expanded in the Panhandle and Central Texas where both long and short-term precipitation shortfalls exist. Due to limited sales and price changes this report will be released bi-weekly until more volumes of hay is moving. The next report release will be Dec. 23.
Wyoming—In the Dec. 17 report, compared to last week all reported forage sold fully steady. Demand was very good. Contacts continue to get call from people looking for hay for the winter feeding needs. Very light snow across the state with normal wintery chill to the air. A slight warm up is in the forecast for next week. Next available report will be Jan. 7, 2021.
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