Colorado—In the May 30 report, compared to last report, trade activity and demand light. Small squares of horse quality alfalfa hay and grass hay sold unevenly steady. Due to possible irrigation shortages, farmers in higher elevation are concerned they will only get one cutting versus the normal two. First cutting alfalfa to feedlots is hanging around the $130 delivered mark. Rain showers across the state have cattleman hoping for pasture improvement. According to the NASS Colorado Crop Progress Report for week ending May 18, alfalfa first cutting is 2%. Stored feed supplies were rated 3% very short, 16% short, 69% adequate, and 12% surplus.
Missouri—In the May 29 report, compared to last report, there has not been a lot of new crop hay sold thus far. Asking prices are mostly steady, supply is moderate and demand is light to moderate. Although it continues to be abnormally to moderately dry in the northern one-third of the state traveling south yields a quite different story. The Springfield area for example, has recorded the wettest April/May combination on record. Despite a slow start haying is now running ahead of average with 38% of the first cutting of alfalfa complete, 10% ahead of the five year average. Other hay is 21% baled, which is 6% ahead of the five year average.
Nebraska—In the May 29 report, compared to last report, all reported forages sold steady. Demand was moderate at best this week. Pretty good general rains across the state and these rain showers took quite a lot of pressure off the market. Livestock owners now feel like these spring rains will help pastures green up and grow and will help the warm season grasses to grow. Rain showers would be helpful on the native meadows for a decent amount of tonnage. Quite a lot of weevil damage been reported across the state. Damage is way worse than previous years for some reason. Some producers are spraying now, but will have to wait for a few days before they can harvest the alfalfa.
Oklahoma—In the May 23 report, compared to last report, everything is unchanged compared to the last report. The prices remain steady, and demand is at a standstill. Rain continuously covers Oklahoma, preventing hay producers from moving hay and, at times, stopping the alfalfa crop from being harvested. Still no end in sight for cattle sales. 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 June 6.
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 6.
South Dakota—In the May 28 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. Good rains have finally come to the state, bringing much needed moisture across the state. Alfalfa growers are waiting for the sun to come back and warm up so they can make their first cutting. Temps have been cool as the rains have been frequent and clouds persistent. Cattle producers are moving cattle to grass as the grazing season is beginning.
New Mexico—In the May 30 report, compared to last report, the hay market mostly steady to firm with second 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 May 29 report, compared to the last report, demand and movement has slightly decreased. Most of the hay sold last week was in small loads. 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. Some producers have said demand has been slow for old crop and there’s quite a few tons of 2023 and 2024 hay left to sell all over the state. According to the Wyoming crop progress report, as of May 19, pasture and range conditions are 17% good condition, alfalfa hay is 52% good condition and other hay is 63% good condition.
Montana—In the May 30 report, compared to last report, demand and movement has slightly decreased. 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. Some producers have said demand has been slow for old crop and there’s quite a few tons of 2023 and 2024 hay left to sell all over the state. According to the NASS 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.
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