Colorado—In the June 5 report, compared to last report, trade activity and demand light. No market trend available due to a lack of comparable trades. Farmers are waiting for hay stands to dry up so they can put first cutting down, with higher elevation hay stands 2 to 3 weeks out.
Missouri—In the June 5 report, compared to last report, it has been quite a challenge to get hay put up dry this year, but some producers are doing a great job even with the challenging weather. Although there still has not been a lot of new crop hay sold asking prices are mostly steady, supply is moderate, and demand is light to moderate. As of the latest crop condition report, Missouri currently has some of best pastures in the nation with 87% rated as good to excellent. Hay harvest for both alfalfa and other types of hay is running just slightly ahead of the 5-year average.
Nebraska—In the June 5 report, compared to last report, bales of alfalfa and grass hay sold steady. Ground and delivered hay in the Platte Valley of the state sold $5 higher with all other areas trading steady. Dehydrated and sun-cured alfalfa pellets sold steady. Demand was moderate at best this week as rain showers have moved through and dispersed across most of the state. Some reports on first cutting alfalfa in the east, roughly 30% less than normal years tonnage due to dry weather and weevils. Most contacts in the central and west are still waiting to knock down first cutting of alfalfa and many think they are roughly 2 weeks behind normal cutting situations.
Oklahoma—In the June 6 report, compared to last report, the prices for new hay are still unknown, and demand is at a standstill. Rain continuously covers Oklahoma, preventing hay producers from moving hay and, at times, stopping hay from being harvested. The continued preparation for the new crop of grass hay is underway as well. Next report will be released June 20.
Texas—In the May 30 report, compared to last report, hay prices are mostly steady across all regions with moderate to light demand. Next report will be released June 13.
South Dakota—In the June 6 report, compared to last report, few reported sales this week, steady undertones. Moderate demand for old crop hay, good demand for straw and corn stalks to bed confinement barns. First cutting of alfalfa was difficult to put up between the rains and the cooler weather, it warmed up early in the week, but it was hard to get hay to fully dry and cure. Warmer weather in the forecast next week. There is still quite a bit of old crop hay around as the winter was mild and open. Good rains across the state the last few weeks have greatly improved the grazing outlook as it was rather grim looking two weeks ago.
New Mexico—In the June 6 report, compared to last report, hay market mostly steady with third cuttings are underway. According to the NASS, New Mexico Crop Progress report for the week ending May 25, hay and roughage supplies were reported as 14% very short, 19% short, and 67% adequate, compared with 41% very short, 48% short, and 11% adequate last year. Stock water supplies were reported as 28% very short, 19% short, and 53% adequate, compared with 60% very short, 22% short, and 18% adequate last year. No crop freeze damage or hail damage was reported. Wind damage in all crops was reported as 1% light.
Wyoming—In the June 5 report, compared to the last report, movement is about steady, demand for hay all over Wyoming has been slow. Most of the hay sold last week was in small loads at a time. The demand for cubes has decreased slightly with grass greening up, the demand for pellets remains steady. There is expected to be some carryover when new crop starts with demand being slow and producers not moving much hay, there’s quite a few tons of 2023 and 2024 hay left to sell all over the state. Most producers are saying they will start cutting in the next couple of weeks if the weather will let them get in the fields, the rain has been postponing cutting for some producers. According to the Wyoming crop progress report, as of May 25, pasture and range conditions are 26% good condition, alfalfa hay is 60% good condition, other hay is 63% good condition, 78% corn has been planted.
Montana—In the June 6 report, compared to last report, hay sold generally steady. Very little hay is moving as most are waiting on first cutting to be put up. Ranchers are already reaching out to producers to purchase hay, with some making offerings to buy. Offers have been well received but many are passing as they wait for the market to develop. Most ranchers have cattle turned out and hay usage is down significantly as a result, however with dry conditions noted across many portions of the state ranchers have stated without rain many will begin to feed as early as the middle of July. One large hay contract was established this week. Several sales of hay continue to sell to out of state buyers as dry conditions continue in Wyoming. Some producers in southern and eastern Montana have first cutting on the ground. Some hay was put up last week before any rain was seen, however most producers opted to wait till this week as weather conditions were more favorable for putting up high quality hay. Producers in central Montana report that first cutting is still a few weeks out as most hope to get started buy the middle to the end of June depending on elevation. Producers are expecting a bumper first cutting across much of the central portions of the state where rainfall totals have been the heaviest. Market activity was mostly slow this week.
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