Colorado—In the May 15 report, compared to last report, trade activity and demand light. Small squares of horse quality alfalfa hay and grass hay sold unevenly steady. According to the NASS Colorado Crop Progress Report for week ending May 11, alfalfa first cutting is 1%. Stored feed supplies were rated 2% very short, 17% short, 71% adequate, and 10% surplus.
Missouri—In the May 15 report, compared to last report, hay prices are steady, supply and demand are light to moderate. Currently most hay demand is coming from equine interest. Several producers finally got to the hay fields this week, baling alfalfa and getting some wheat, rye or the like wrapped. Pasture conditions across the state are mostly good to excellent. Although pastures are lush and green there is beginning to be some concern especially in the northern third of the state as the area showing on the drought monitor slowly grows each week.
Nebraska—In the May 15 report, compared to last report, alfalfa and grass hay sold fully steady to instances $10 higher. Ground and delivered hay, sun-cured and old crop dehydrated alfalfa pellets steady. Demand was good to very good. With the continued dry weather and range pastures looking rather tough for this time of year, several livestock owners are looking for hay to procure. Some talks of dry-lotting cows this summer if needed. There is still quite a lot of carry over, old crop hay around so prices shouldn’t skyrocket overnight. Some new crop alfalfa on the ground this week in eastern areas of the state. With some mills chopping alfalfa in the central area due to weevil infestations.
Oklahoma—In the May 9 report, compared to last report, prices remain steady, and demand is at a standstill. Rain continuously covers Oklahoma, preventing hay producers from moving hay, and has stopped the alfalfa crop from being harvested. Still don’t see an end in sight for cattle being sold. The continued preparation for the new crop of grass hay is underway as well. The availability of grass hay is still high when it comes to supply across Oklahoma. Next report will be released May 23.
Texas—In the May 16 report, compared to last report, hay prices are mostly steady across all regions with moderate to light demand. Next report will be released May 30.
South Dakota—In the May 16 report, compared to last report, alfalfa and grass hay steady, little trading going on currently. Hay supplies remain adequate, as there is carryover in many places. Hot, dry and windy conditions across the state until midweek when rains finally arrived. Good amounts reported across the state with more in the forecast for next week. Turnout time has arrived and the rains will give a good start to the grazing season.
New Mexico—In the May 16 report, compared to last report, the hay market mostly steady with second cuttings underway. According to New Mexico Crop Progress report, hay and roughage supplies were reported as 14% very short, 29% short, and 57% adequate, compared with 40% very short, 53% short, and 7% adequate last year. Stock water supplies were reported as 26% very short, 26% short, 46% adequate, and 2% surplus, compared with 64% very short, 23% short, and 13% adequate, last year. No crop freeze damage was reported. Hail damage in all crops was reported as 2% moderate and 7% light. Wind damage in all crops was reported as 4% moderate and 24% light.
Wyoming—In the May 15 report, compared to the last report, a little more hay moved than last week and some producers are saying they are reaching the tail end of their supply. Most of the hay being sold is in small loads at a time. The demand for cubes has decreased slightly with grass greening up, the demand for pellets remains steady. Quite a few tons of hay left to sell in various areas of the state. According to the Wyoming crop progress report, as of May 11, hay supplies were reported to be 46% adequate, pasture and range conditions are 19% good condition, winter wheat is 2% good condition, alfalfa hay is 48% good condition, other hay is 62% good condition, with barley being 80% good condition.
Montana—In the May 16 report, hay sold generally steady. Demand continues to improve as many producers are shipping hay to drier locations. All hay on this week’s report is leaving the state, with some destined for Canada and some for Idaho. Hay supplies continue to tighten as producers ship loads out of the state. Very little carryover is expected as most producers have sold down in the last few weeks. Rain has been the biggest story over the last 2 weeks as much of the state received much needed rainfall totals. Producers are expecting a bumper first cutting across much of the central portions of the state. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week with very good interest seen.
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