Forage Fodder: April 2023

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Hay Market Demand and Price Report for the Upper Midwest

Demand and Sales Comments

Market is steady this week with a wide range of prices in the market. Wisconsin has a good supply of hay available at local markets. The >150 RFV small square hay has a strong market. If you have, questions on this report contact richard.halopka@wisc.edu. If you need forage or have forage to sell or straw, connect to the Farmer-to-Farmer website. 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. Small square bales averaged $4.60 a bale (range of $2.50 to $7.00). Large square bale straw averaged $49.00 per bale (a range of $20.00 to $75.00). Large round bale straw averaged $49.00 per bale (range of $20.00 – $63.00). There is a limited supply at auctions.

In Nebraska, alfalfa sold steady. Demand was good; supply is tight.

In South Dakota, all classes of hay prices remain steady. Good demand with limited supply.

In Missouri, supply is light, demand is moderate, and prices are steady. About 30% of the corn is planted.

In Kansas, prices are steady with good demand. Trade activity is slow. Concerns of drought conditions are on many minds.

In Wisconsin, prices for dairy quality hay are steady. Overall Wisconsin has a good supply of forage. Dairy hay prices are good, but lower quality may be discounted.