Demand and Sales Comments
The first week of May has provided a strong hay market. Cool temperatures in the mid-west and a lot of field activity, plus impulse buying resulted in strong prices. With some cooler temperatures and lack of volume at the auction may have pressured buyers to out-bid a neighbor, plus drought concerns are pushing prices. 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 are steady with a limited supply of straw at the auction. Small square bales averaged $4.00 a bale (range of $3.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $39.00 per bale (a range of $20.00 to $50.00). Large round bale straw averaged $39.00 per bale (a range of $32.00 - $50.00).
In Nebraska, hay sales were steady with good demand. Currently there are concerns of drought and may push some buyers. In Iowa, supply is good, demand is steady, and prices are steady.
In South Dakota, alfalfa prices are steady to firm. Good demand for all classes of hay. Drought concerns are pushing some buyers.
In Missouri, prices are steady with moderate supply and limited sales. Drought is the talk and some areas to west are very dry.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady with a supply of lower quality hay at the market.
In Kansas, market prices were steady with some areas seeing a $10.00/ton increase. Demand is light to moderate.
In Wisconsin, prices are steady for dairy quality hay. Lower quality or higher moisture hay is being discounted
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