Colorado—In the April 3 report, trade activity and demand light. Prices mostly unchanged on all hay types. Mid squares of grass hay mix sold steady to $5 lower.
Missouri—In the April 3 report, compared to last report, severe weather and heavy rains over several days prevented any field work from taking place this week. Priorities shifted as many were dealing with flooding along with wind and even some tornado damage. Hay prices continue to hold mostly steady even as feeding days are quickly winding down and turn out is beginning in some areas. Hay demand is light and the supply of hay is moderate.
Nebraska—In the April 3 report, compared to last week grass and alfalfa unevenly steady. Ground and delivered hay and alfalfa pellets steady. Demand improved this week with some people thinking as cheap as hay is why not stockpile some just in case the price is higher on the 2025 crop. There is still some 2023 hay along with 2024 hay sitting around the state. Little moisture in some areas of the state in rain and heavy wet snow this week. Giving hope that Mother Nature can still provide some moisture. The state still needs a lot of moisture to get to par for the year.
Oklahoma—In the March 28 report, compared to the last report, demand and prices for hay remain steady. Drought continues to set in Oklahoma, which has caused the constant movement of hay to try and prep for a dry spring and summer. Hay in remains highly available, there are still a lot of holdovers and barns full of hay. Next report will be released April 11.
Texas—In the April 4 report, compared to last report, hay prices are mostly steady across all regions, with some weaker prices noted in south Texas. Some much needed rain fell across the south and east last week. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 15 inches, and caused area flooding in some regions forcing livestock producers to move animals to higher ground and feed until pastures can dry out. Rain also fell in the Panhandle. The rain maybe the lifeline that area winter wheat producers were needing to make it through the next month. Drought conditions continue in south central and west Texas and have expanded as the majority of those regions are in the extreme to exceptional drought category. Next report will be released April 18.
South Dakota—In the April 4 report, compared to last report, hay demand is light with some parts of the state getting rain and up to 10 to 12 inches of snow.
New Mexico—As of the Nov. 22, 2024 report, the hay season was complete. No more reports will be issued until May 2025.
Wyoming—In the April 3 report, compared to the last report, movement has decreased. Most of the hay being sold is being sold in small loads at a time as animals need feed. Quite a few tons of hay left to sell in various areas of the state. According to the Wyoming crop progress report as of March 2025, hay supplies were reported to be 68% adequate, pasture and range conditions are 16% good condition, winter wheat is 3% good condition and livestock were reported to be 66% good condition.
Montana—In the April 4 report, compared to last report, hay sold fully steady. Demand for large quantities of hay is dwindling as green grass is beginning to be seen especially in the southern portions of the state. Demand remains good for grass hay and mixed hay as ranchers search for grass to get cows and calves to turnout time. Demand for higher quality hay has improved some as cows get picky with the arrival of spring. Supplies of fair and utility hay are beginning to lighten some as several large producers have sold through heavy supplies in recent weeks. Demand for hay in the eastern portion of the state has improved in recent weeks as dry conditions are beginning to become worrisome for ranchers. Many locations have received only light snowfall this winter and many have missed spring rains that western and central Montana have seen. Market activity was mostly active this week with heavy receipts seen.
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