Colorado—In the Jan. 30 report, compared to last report, trade activity and demand light. Prices remain unchanged on horse hay. Dairies in northeast Colorado have started making offers to farmers for alfalfa standing and triticale standing.
Missouri—In the Jan. 31 report, compared to last report, hay prices are unevenly steady to weak. The supply of hay is moderate to heavy, and demand is light to moderate. Some rain fell in parts of the state, and others had flooding concerns. Although the top might be muddy it is still frozen not far down and heavy rains this time of year result in a lot of run off. There continues to be an ample supply of hay available for anyone looking to buy. Although there is still a while before grass the arrival of February will make folks start to think of grass and spring fertilizer even though more winter is very likely.
Nebraska—In the Jan. 30 report, compared to last week, all reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was mostly light to instances moderate on small square bales. Another week of steady prices with some producers holding out for more money per ton and others wishing their phones would ring so they can move some hay. Some sale-barns in the eastern side of the state have been holding hay auctions trying to move some hay for their customers. Carry over hay is not a bad thing, it gives some hope for the buyers that prices might not skyrocket the next growing season, especially where dryness is in the back of most everyone’s mind.
Oklahoma—In the Jan. 31 report, compared to the last report, demand for hay remains light, and prices remain steady. Oklahoma hay remains highly available, as most hay producers still have barns full. However, there is not enough demand yet, for trades to be steady or high. Next report will be released Feb. 14.
Texas—In the Jan. 24 report, compared to last report, hay prices are steady across all regions. Hay demand picked up as a result of the cold weather, but movement has been limited due to road conditions. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, temperatures were cooler than normal for the region this week with most areas 5 to 10 degrees below normal. It was mostly a dry week throughout the region with only areas of southern Texas recording above-normal precipitation. Next report will be released Feb. 7.
South Dakota—In the Jan. 30 report, compared to last report, temps have been higher than normal and drought conditions in some areas are persisting.
New Mexico—As of the Nov. 22, 2024 report, the hay season was complete. No more reports will be issued until spring 2025.
Wyoming—In the Jan. 30 report, compared to the last report, movement is about the same since the last report. Producers are saying demand has been slow all over Wyoming. Phones aren’t ringing and there doesn’t seem to be big local demand. According to the Wyoming Crop Progress Report, as of December 2024, hay and roughage supplies were rated at 82% adequate in the state. Pasture and range is 21% good condition and 45% fair condition, winter wheat is 4% good condition and 59% fair condition, all livestock is 68% good condition.
Montana—In the Jan. 31 report, compared to last report, hay sold generally steady to weak. Limited sales continue to be seen as ranchers continue to report heavy supplies of hay on hand. Some ranchers still have cattle turned out on pasture and hay meadows, further reducing the need for hay. Dairy hay sales have been slow but a few were seen this week. Most dairy hay sales are leaving the state. Many large hay sales are leaving the state or selling to traders moving hay on a load by load basis. This week saw more activity as buyers try to take advantage of the mild weather and clear roads. Several large sales of 2023 hay continues to move as producers cut losses and try to start selling their 2024 hay crop.
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