Oklahoma Hay Market Report

Alfalfa and hay trade movement and demand increased this week, many
dairies and other producers are looking to gather as much hay as possible
before the holiday week’s ahead.  Few trades were steady from last week.  
Weather has been much more comfortable this week with temps in the mid to
upper 50’s.  Demand for the most part has been moderate.


Market News continues to maintain an online hay directory for both in-
state and out-of-state hay producers.  The directories are on the ODAFF 
homepage at www.oda.state.ok.us. Producers wishing to list hay are 
encouraged to call at 1-405-521-3864 or email 
OklahomaCity.LPGMN@usda.gov. 

Alfalfa
Central Oklahoma:  Premium quality large round bales 165.00/ton; Fair 
quality large round bales 145.00/ton; Poor quality/rained on 4X5 large 
rounds 40.00/per bale FOB.

Eastern Oklahoma:  Supreme quality large round bales 220.00-275.00/ton 
Delivered; Good quality large round bales 223.00-250.00/ton Delivered.

Western Oklahoma: Fair quality 130.00/ton. Good quality 150.00/ton.

Grass Hay 
Central Oklahoma:  No trades reported.

Western Oklahoma:  Large rounds Bermuda 110.00/ton. Good quality/Fair quality hay 70.00-85.00/ton FOB. Wheat hay 65.00 large round bales. Grinding hay 100.00/ton.

Eastern Oklahoma:  Utility quality grass hay 42.00/ton Delivered.

Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.

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Nebraska Hay Summary

Week Ending Dec 06, 2019

  Compared to two week’s ago alfalfa, grass hay and ground and delivered 
hay sold steady. Demand was moderate across the state. Several areas of 
the state had snow last week with some melting going on this week. Many 
prospective buyers been calling around to contacts with some buying and 
others still on the fence on what they are willing to pay for winter 
feed. Many producers hope the snow will clear off so they can continue to 
bale cornstalks. Most loads of large squares continue to go to out of 
state dairies and horse owners. Note: “All sales are dollars per ton FOB 
the field or hay barn, unless otherwise noted. All reported prices are 
confirmed sold.”

Eastern/Central Nebraska
Alfalfa: Premium large rounds 130.00; Good large rounds 95.00-105.00, few 
at 115.00. Prairie Hay: Premium large rounds 120.00-125.00; Good large 
rounds 90.00-100.00; Fair large rounds 75.00-85.00. Premium small squares 
170.00-180.00. Cane in large rounds 65.00-70.00. Cornstalks large rounds 
53.50-55.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent 300.00.  
 
Platte Valley area of Nebraska
Alfalfa: Premium large rounds 130.00; Good large rounds 105.00-110.00. 
Alfalfa/grass mix: Premium large squares 150.00. Grass hay: Good large 
rounds 115.00. Cornstalk bales 50.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 
140.00-145.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa/cornstalk mix 125.00-135.00. 
Cane/stubble mix ground and delivered 115.00. Ground and delivered 
cornstalks 95.00-110.00. Dehy alfalfa pellets 17 percent protein 270.00-
275.00, few at 285.00; Sun-cured alfalfa 15 percent protein 240.00.

Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 200.00-215.00; Premium large squares 
180.00-195.00; Good large squares 160.00-170.00; Fair large squares 
130.00-140.00. Straw large squares 80.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 
153.00-158.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 255.00. 

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Colorado Hay Report

   Compared to last week, trade activity light and demand moderate.  Lack 
of high testing alfalfa for dairy quality hay has prices firm for 
Premium/Supreme hay.  Movement good on small squares of horse quality 
hay.  Feedlots receiving previously contracted hay.  According to the U.S 
Drought Monitor’s High Plains Summary released December 3, 2019, last 
week’s winter storms brought widespread snow and winds to the northern 
Plains leaving the Dakotas.  Eastern Colorado was the one area in the 
region that saw improvements (to areas of D0 and D1) as the result of 
cold, wet conditions in November.  According to the USDA NRCS Colorado 
SNOTEL Snow/Precipitation Update Report, snow water equivalent basin 
index percentages were:  Gunnison 100; Upper Colorado 104; South Platte 
127; Laramie and North Platte 106; Yampa and White 115; Arkansas 118; 
Upper Rio Grande 114; San Miguel, Delores, Animas and San Juan 109.  The 
next available report will be Thursday, December 12, 2019.  All prices 
reported are FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise noted.  Prices 
reflect load lots of hay.  If you have hay for sale or need hay, use the 
services of the Colorado Department of Agriculture website: 
www.coloradoagriculture.com.

Northeast Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Supreme 200.00-225.00, DEL.
                  Fair/Good 125.00-145.00, DEL.
   Small Squares: Premium 265.00 (8.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
  Alfalfa/Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 307.00 (10.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 315.00-335.00 (9.00-10.00 per bale), 
Retail/Stable.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast Colorado Areas
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Premium 175.00.
     Mid Squares: Premium 200.00, Retail/Stable.
  Grass
   Small Squares: Premium 315.00 (9.00 per bale), Retail/Stable.
          Rounds: Premium 220.00, Retail/Stable.
  Haygrazer
     Mid Squares: Good 140.00.
  Sorghum Sundan Grass
          Rounds: Good 100.00.
  Rye Hay
          Rounds: Good 100.00.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

San Luis Valley Areas
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Supreme 300.00, Organic.
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southwest Colorado Areas
   No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Mountains and Northwest Colorado Areas
   No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Northeast: Weld, Washington, Morgan, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Lincoln, Elbert, 
Adams, Sedgwick, Yuma, Larimer, Jefferson, Douglas, Kit Carson, Phillips, 
Logan, Boulder, Arapahoe, and El Paso.
Southeast: Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Bent, Otero, Prowers, 
Crowley, and Pueblo.
San Luis Valley: Saguache, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Rio Grande, and 
Mineral.
Southwest: Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Montezuma, Dolores, 
San Juan, Hinsdale, Archuleta, and La Plata.
Mountains and Northwest: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Garfield, 
Gunnison, Teller, Grand, Chaffee, Park, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Summit, 
Lake, and Eagle.

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Rock Valley Hay Auction (Mon) - Rock Valley, IA

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Dakota Hay Auction - Corsica, SD

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Nevada Hay Prices

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State-By-State Hay Summary

Colorado—Compared to last week, trade activity and demand moderate. According to the NASS Colorado Crop Progress Report for week ending Nov. 17, the fourth cutting alfalfa hay is 90 percent harvested. Stored feed supplies were rated 2% short, 82% adequate, and 16% surplus. Next available report will be Dec. 5.

Iowa—From Nov. 9 to Nov. 23, prices on Alfalfa trended mostly steady. Alfalfa/grass and grass mostly steady.

Kansas—Hay market trade is slow to moderate, demand was slow to moderate, and prices remain steady. Drought continues to plague the western regions of the state. The next report will be available Dec. 10.

Missouri—Hay movement continues to be slow other than some equine owners looking for a few small bales at a time. Hay supplies are moderate with ample supplies being offered for sale, demand is light and prices are steady.

Montana—Alfalfa hay sold fully steady again this week. Moderate market activity was seen this week for squares. Supplies of high quality alfalfa in squares is beginning to tighten. Hay in rounds continues to see moderate movement again this week as ranchers are still buying to cover winter feeding needs. Straw sales continue to be seen at steady prices. Heavy supplies of grass hay are available with a wide quality range of quality seen. Next report will be Dec. 6.

Nebraska—Compared to last week alfalfa, grass hay and ground and delivered hay sold steady. Demand was moderate to good across the state. Some of the ground and delivered operators stated demand has picked up from feedlots as they back fill empty pens this fall. Some areas in the Panhandle reported light snow with some areas in the central and eastern regions reported light rain overnight. Several farmers and hay producers have been busy baling cornstalks and bean stubble before this moisture. However, many will resume this task when stalk fields dry out. Next report will be Dec. 5.

New Mexico—Compared to last week, alfalfa hay large bales prices steady. Trade limited, demand moderate. Regions in the last cutting. Temperatures dropped across the state slowing growth. *This is the last report of the season. It will return in May 2020.*

Oklahoma—Alfalfa and hay trade movement and demand remain very limited but picking up from the last few weeks. Few trades were steady from last week. Weather has been much more comfortable this week with reports of rainfall in some areas limiting movement somewhat.

South Dakota—Alfalfa hay steady. Other kinds of hay not well compared. Very good demand for dairy quality hay in large squares, most notably from out of state dairies that were not able to put up high quality dry hay this year. Only moderate demand for lower quality round bales as there is a much greater supply. Good demand for straw. Next report will be Dec. 6.

Texas—Hay trades were steady on good demand and moderate to active trading activity. Hay demand is continuing to pickup as feeding demand picks up. A large supply of hay is on the market, but there’s a wide variety in the quality of hay due to sporadic weather during the growing season. Hay quality continues to be the largest determiner in price. Next report will be Nov. 29.

Wyoming—All reported forages sold steady. Demand was moderate to good across the state. Some produces have been baling some cornstalks in large squares and rounds in the eastern side of the state. Next report will be Dec. 5.

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