Demand and Sales Comments
Hay market this week is steady with downward pressure, along with limited sales determining the market. Dairy quality hay is in demand. Hay harvest and other field activities may contribute to a reduced volume. 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. Small square bales averaged $4.00 a bale (range of $3.40 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $49.00 per bale (a range of $18.00 to $74.00). Large round bale straw averaged $41.00 per bale (a range of $35.00 - $48.00).
In Nebraska, hay prices were steady with demand for ground and delivered alfalfa. There were very limited sales of new crop hay. In Iowa, supply is good, demand is steady, and prices are steady.
In South Dakota, alfalfa prices are steady to firm with few sales. Drought concerns are supporting current hay price with limited sales.
In Missouri, prices are steady with moderate supply and limited sales. Hay harvest is delayed compared to other years.
In Southwest Minnesota, prices were steady.
In Kansas, market prices were steady, demand is good for a very limited supply.
In Wisconsin, prices are steady for dairy quality hay. Lower quality or higher moisture hay is being discounted.
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