Demand and Sales Comments
Cold temperatures have set in the Midwest over the weekend; this may have an impact on hay markets in the next few weeks. With cold temperatures cattlemen may need purchase forages to supplement livestock. The hay market remains steady this week. 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 remain steady with limited supply at the market. Small square bales averaged $4.25 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $41.00 per bale (a range of $20.00 to $75.00). Large round bale straw averaged $36.00 per bale (a range of $20.00 - $75.00).
In Nebraska, hay sales were steady with good demand. Snow and artic temperatures will have many cattlemen supplementing livestock to stay warm in the harsh weather.
In Iowa, supply is good, demand is steady, and prices are steady.
In South Dakota, alfalfa and grass hay prices are steady with few reported sales. Demand was moderate with best demand for dairy quality hay moving out of state.
In Missouri, supply is moderate, demand is moderate and prices remain steady. A number of farmers may list supply of hay as they believe they will have a surplus moving toward spring.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady with a supply of lower quality hay at the market.
In Kansas, market prices were steady for all classes of hay on a limited test. Greatest demand is for dairy quality alfalfa.
In Wisconsin, prices are steady for dairy quality hay. Other classes of hay are at mercy of the buyers at the auction.
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