Demand and Sales Comments
The hay market remains steady this week for dairy quality alfalfa. There was downward pressure on lower quality hay as it appears buyers are getting picky as quality decreases. 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. Small square bales averaged $3.88 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $40.00 per bale (a range of $20.00 to $76.00). Large round bale straw averaged $38.00 per bale (a range of $23.00 - $67.00).
In Nebraska, phones have been busy this week. Hay sales were steady with good demand, alfalfa prices were $5.00 higher. Majority is for dairy quality hay.
In Iowa, supply is good, demand is steady, and prices are steady.
In South Dakota, alfalfa hay prices are steady, while grass hay had some weakness. Good demand for dairy quality hay. A very light demand for straw in the state as many farmers baled cornstalks last fall.
In Missouri, prices are steady and demand is moderate. Warm sunny weather has many thinking of spreading fertilizer and some may have gotten their first sunburn of the season.
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. Demand remains strong for dairy quality alfalfa.
In Wisconsin, prices are steady for dairy quality hay. Lower quality or higher moisture hay is being discounted.
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