Colorado—In the Feb. 13 report, compared to last report, trade activity and demand light. Prices remain unchanged to $1 higher on horse hay.
Missouri—In the Feb. 13 report, compared to last report, there continues to be a surplus of hay available for sale throughout the state. Hay prices are unevenly steady to weak. The supply of hay is moderate to heavy, and demand is light to moderate. The state was quickly reminded that it is still winter. Temperatures dropped and winter precipitation passed over the state this week although snow fall wasn’t as much as had been forecast in most areas. Frozen mud makes getting around to feed a bit less of a pain.
Nebraska—In the Feb. 13 report, compared to last week, all reported hay sales sold mostly steady. With some weakness noted on alfalfa hay in round bales. Demand remains mostly light. Arctic temperatures and light snow across the state has not picked up the demand for hay on a large scale. Discussions remain about influence on drought and the hay markets. It’s roughly 90 days away from first cutting of alfalfa to hit the ground. Large carry over on the books so far but, like all things it will move but when and what price is yet to be determined. If the rancher must sell off the momma cow because pastures are too dry to grow, hay tonnage in bales will continue to grow at the fields edge and will continue to be very slow to move down the road.
Oklahoma—In the Feb. 14 report, compared to the last report, demand for hay remains light to moderate, and prices remain steady. Winter weather helped trade. Winter weather will continue moving in over the next couple of weeks. Oklahoma hay remains highly available, as most hay producers still have barns full. However, the snow and ice might help the demand rise for trade. Next report will be released Feb. 28.
Texas—In the Feb. 7 report, compared to last report, hay prices are steady across all regions. Hay demand has been moderate to good. Warmer than average temperatures moved into the state last week. Portions of the north, central, east, and southern regions received moisture ranging from 1 to 3 inches. Warmer than average temperatures coupled with recent moisture has some of the winter weeds greening up in the south. However temperatures need to stay warmer for longer to spur cool season forage growth. Next report will be released Feb. 21.
South Dakota—In the Feb. 14 report, compared to last report, weather has been cold with light movement of hay being sold. According to the NASS Field Crops Report, winter wheat condition was rated 13% very poor, 15% poor, 47% fair, 25% good, and 0% excellent.
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 Feb. 13 report, compared to the last report, movement has decreased. Producers are saying demand has been really slow all over Wyoming. According to the Wyoming Crop Progress Report as of January 2025, hay and roughage supplies were rated at 89% adequate in the state. Pasture and range is 13% good condition and 25% fair condition, winter wheat is 1% good condition and 62% fair condition. All livestock is 57% good condition.
Montana—In the Feb. 14 report, compared to last report, hay sold mostly $5 lower in a narrow comparison. Hay producers are active in moving hay as asking prices continue to drop. Many producers are attempting to sell out of all their carry over hay prior to the start of the 2025 hay season. The goal is to start fresh in 2025 in the hopes that tighter supplies will help increase demand for hay within the state. Heavier sales were seen over the past two weeks as producers dropped asking prices in order to move hay. Many large sales of hay continue to move out of the state mostly to Idaho to dairies and feedlots. Ranchers remain busy feeding hay this week as extreme cold griped the region.
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