Hay prices mostly steady

In Nebraska and the East River area of South Dakota, alfalfa and grass hay sold mostly steady to $5 lower. Ground and delivered forages steady and dehydrated pellets steady, according to the USDA Market News Service, Sept. 8. Prices given on per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Eastern/central—Good alfalfa, large squares, $140-$150, large rounds, $80-$100. Premium grass hay, large rounds, $105, small squares, $150; good, large rounds, $85-$95, old crop round bales, $75-$80. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $110. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $185-$210.

Platte Valley—Good alfalfa, rounds $85-$100. Good grass hay, old crop, large rounds, $75. Straw, large rounds, $60. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $120-$125. Ground and delivered cane, $110, ground and delivered cane/cornstalk, $95. Ground and delivered cornstalks, $90-$95. Dehydrated pellets, 17% protein, $190.

East River area of South Dakota—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $165-$200, small squares, $6/bale; premium, large squares, $150-$165; good, large squares, $145-$150, large rounds, $120; utility/fair, large squares, $100-$115; utility, large squares, $90. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% $160, 17%, $165. Alfalfa meal, 17% $170. Premium, alfalfa grass mix, large squares, $150; good/premium, large rounds, $120. Premium grass, large rounds, $130, small squares, $5/bale; good, large rounds, $120 delivered 60 miles; fair, large rounds and squares, $90-$105; utility/fair, large rounds, $75. Straw, large rounds, $75 out of field, large squares, $80 out of the field, 100 stacked at the yard, large rounds, $95 delivered short haul, small squares, $4/bale. Cornstalks, no reported sales.

In Iowa, alfalfa sold mostly steady, grass hay steady to firm. Bedding materials sold much stronger on better quality. Quality of alfalfa and grass was better than seen last week.

Rock Valley—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $130-$135; good, large rounds, $110-$120; fair, large rounds, $80-$95; utility, large rounds, $55-$62.50. Premium grass, large squares, $115-$135, large rounds, $87.50-$110; good, large rounds, $87.50-$110; fair, large rounds, $67.50-$80; utility, large rounds, $52-$60. Premium alfalfa grass mix, large squares, $135; good, large rounds, $90. Straw, large rounds, $102.50-$105. Cornstalks, large rounds, $65-$72.50.

In Minnesota, prices were steady.

Good alfalfa, large rounds, $70-$90. Good grass, large rounds, $70-$75, small squares, $80; fair, large rounds, $55-$65, small squares, $55-$60; utility, small squares, $40. Premium alfalfa grass mix, small squares, $125; fair, large rounds, $60. Straw, large rounds, $31/bale, small squares, $3.50.

In Montana, hay prices sold generally steady. Demand and supplies were mostly light to moderate. Market activity this week was slow.

Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $200, large squares, $150; premium, large squares, $140-$145, large rounds, $150; good, large squares, $130-$170, large rounds, $140-$175, small squares, $150; fair, large squares, $110-$165, large rounds, $120-$170, small squares, $130; utility, large rounds, NA, large squares, $100. Premium grass alfalfa, small squares, NA; good, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA; fair, large squares, $130-$135, large rounds, $125; utility, large rounds, $90. Premium grass, large rounds, NA; good, large squares, $140, large rounds, $130-$135; fair, large squares, NA, large rounds, $120-$135, long haul, $100; utility, large rounds, NA. Premium timothy grass, small squares, $200-$240, large rounds, NA; good, large rounds, NA. Barley straw, large squares, $50-$60, long haul, $40, large rounds, NA, small squares, NA. Wheat straw, SCMT, large squares, $40-$55, long haul, $35. NMT, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA.

In Wyoming, western Nebraska and western South Dakota, prices were mostly steady with demand good in all regions

Eastern Wyoming—Good/fair alfalfa, large squares, $130; fair, large squares, $120-$125, round bales, $120-$125. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Central/western Wyoming—Premium alfalfa, small squares, $190; good, small squares, $135. Good/premium alfalfa grass mix, small squares, $185. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Western Nebraska—Alfalfa, ground and delivered, $135. Good wheat straw, large squares, $70. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Western South Dakota—No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

In Colorado, hay prices were steady with activity and demand good in all classes

Northeast—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $190 small lot, small squares, $240-$250, small lot; good, small squares, $180, small lot; utility, large squares, $110, $130 delivered. Premium grass, large squares, $225, small lot, small squares, $280-$290, small lot; good, large squares, $180-$190, small lot. Premium orchard, small squares, $275, small lot. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast—Good alfalfa, large squares, $130; supreme, small squares, $200; good/fair, large squares, $120. Premium grass, small squares, $245, retail. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

San Luis Valley—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $180; fair, large squares, $105-$115; utility, $80-$85. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Southwest—Premium Timothy, small squares, $325, retail. Premium timothy/orchard grass, small squares, $285-$295, retail. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Mountains/northwest—Good alfalfa, round bales, $125. Good grass, large squares, $125, small squares, $180, rounds bales, $125. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

In Missouri, hay supplies are moderate, demand is light and prices are steady.

Supreme alfalfa, RFV 185 $170-$220; premium, RFV 170-180, $150-$180; good, RFV 150-170 $120-$160, small squares $4.50-$5/bale; fair, RFV 130-150, $100-$120. Good mixed grass hay, $75-$100, small squares, $3-$4.50/bale, some alfalfa/grass mix. Fair/good mixed grass hay, $50-$80, small squares, $2.50-$3.50, large rounds, $20-$30. Fair/good bromegrass, $50-$80. Wheat straw, small squares, $3-$5/bale.

In Oklahoma, alfalfa trade mostly slow to moderate as demand and movement turned slightly lighter this week. Dairy demand in particular turned lighter in the latter part of the week. Prices were fully steady in the limited test.

Central—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $140-$150; premium, large squares, $125-$140; good, large squares, mostly $100-$110; fair/good, round, few large squares, $90-$100. Good bermuda grass hay, 4 x 5 bales, $30-$50/bale, 5 x 6 bales, $40-$60. Mixed grass, 4 x 5, rounds, $30-$40/bale, good bermuda, small squares, mostly $6/bale.

Eastern—Alfalfa, small squares horse hay, 60-70 pounds, mostly $10-$12. Mixed grass hay, 5 x 6 bales, $30-$50. Good bermuda 5 x 6 bales, $50-$65/bale. Mixed grass, 4 x 5 bales, $30-$40/bale. Good mixed grass or bermuda, small squares, $4-$6/bale.

Western—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $140-$150; premium, large squares, few sales $125-$130; good, $90-$100. Good new crop wheat hay, 5 x 5 1/2 to 5 x 6 bales, mostly $50/bale, $80/ton. Good bermuda horse quality, $65-$70/bale in 5 x 6 bales, good bermuda cow hay, 5 x 6 bales, $45-$60/bale; 4 x 5 bales, $35-$45. Certified weed free wheat straw, 4 x 5 bales, $50/bale.

In Texas, all hay classes traded fully steady on light to moderate movement.

Panhandle/High Plains—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $175-$235, large rounds, $90-$100/bale; good/premium, large squares, delivered, $160-$175, small bales delivered, $231-$288.75; fair or rained on, large squares, delivered, $125-$135. Ground alfalfa, delivered to feedlots, $145-$160, calf, $160, brown, $130. Good/premium coastal bermuda, large rounds, delivered $180; fair/good, $130. Wheat hay, large bales, delivered, beardless, $130. Wheat straw, large bales, delivered, $75. Oat hay, large bales, delivered, $80-$130. Bluestem, large bales, delivered, $95.

Far west Texas/Trans Pecos—Premium/supreme alfalfa, small squares, delivered local or FOB, $250-$280.50, large squares, delivered, $220, large squares, FOB, $160-$170; good/premium, large squares, FOB, $140-$160; fair/good, large squares, FOB, $135-$140.

North/central/east—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $215-$230; good/premium, large squares, delivered, $200-$215. Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$297, large rounds, FOB $100-$140; fair/good, small squares, FOB, $165-$198, large rounds, FOB $80-$100.

South-Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $231-$265, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $100-$140; fair/good, small squares, FOB, $165-$198, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $70-$100.

In New Mexico, alfalfa hay prices mostly steady. Trade was slow, demand light.

Eastern—Premium/supreme, baled alfalfa, large squares, $165-$180; good, large squares, $125-$145. Ground hay, $145 (feedlot hay).

Southeast—Premium/supreme baled alfalfa, large squares, $165-$180, small bales, $240/ton loaded on truck; good, large squares, $145-$165; fair, $120-$145 to dairies.

South/southwest—Premium/supreme bales alfalfa, large squares, $155-$165, small bales alfalfa, $7-$8/bale FOB; good, large squares, $135-$155, small bales, $6-$7/bale; fair, large squares, $110-$125, small bales, $5/bale; utility, large squares, $90. Corn silage, $46/ton net back to farmer 68% moisture.

North central—Premium/ supreme baled alfalfa, small squares, $7-$8/bale; good, small squares, $5-$6/bale.

Weekly Utah Hay Market Report

Utah  Hay  prices  prices  mostly firm,  with trading  slow  on all  Quality's.  Majority
of  movement on previous contracts. Lower quality hay demand is light with good supplies.
Confirmed sales 4,000 tons.

Guidelines for Alfalfa Hay:  Visual exam and intent of sale; Relative Feed Value (RFI.J); 
Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF); Crude Protein (C?). USDA Grades are based on 100 % Dry Matter
Content.  All prices are in dollars per ton, FOB at stack,  Unless Otherwise noted. Bales
large and small.

Northern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme No I dairy: 120—140.00; Premium: 100.00—120.00; 
Good Feeder: 80.00-95.00.  Fair: 60.00-80. 00; Low: No Quote.
Premium retail horse sales 100.00—150.00.

Central Area: Alfalfa: Supreme # 1 dairy 120.00—140.00; Premium Dairy: 100.00—110.00; 
Good Feeder: 80.00-90.00; Fair: 60.00-80.00; Low: scarce.
Oat Hay: No Quotes.  Premium retail horse sales: 110.00—150.00.

Southern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme #1 dairy: 120.00—150.00; Premium 100.00—130.00; Good 
Feeder: 80.00—93.00; Fair: 60.00—80 .00; Low: no quotes

Uintah Basin: Alfalfa: Supreme dairy: 100.00—130.00; premium dairy: 90.00—100.00; 
Good Feeder: 75.00-90.00; Fair: 50.00-70.00; Low: scarce. 
Premium retail horse sales: 150.00-180.00.


Note: Low quality hay can be weedy, or weather damaged or all of the above.

Detailed Quotations Utah (Bales — large anci small in stack), last quoted sales are
sales more than two weeks old.

Alfalfa Small and Large Square Bales last quoted sales
 Retail Horse (small lots) 150.00-180.00
 Supreme Dairy            130.00-150.00 last quote
 Premium Dairy                 90.00-125.00  last quote
        Good                         70.00-85.00 
        Fair                       50.00-70.00
        Low                             n/q       

Alfalfa Standing:                       70.00-85.00/ton

Weekly Montana Hay Report

Compared to last week:  Hay prices sold fully steady. 
Supply and demand this week was light to moderate. Hay 
in the eastern portion of the state is extremely difficult, 
if not impossible, to find locally. As a result, the top end 
of hay prices continues to decline. However, hay prices 
overall remain steady. Rain was the talk this week as many 
producers across the state were receiving some type of 
moisture, liquid or frozen. This was a welcome sight as 
wildfires continue to rage in the western portions of the 
state. Ranchers hoped this rain would bring some life back 
to winter pastures which are nearly burnt up from drought. 
Market activity this week was slow. A good portion of the 
hay moved this week was 3rd cutting. Grass hay sold steady 
this week on mostly good demand and light supplies. All 
prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.


                                              
  Alfalfa:    Supreme:  Small squares, 200.00
                        Large squares, 150.00
              Premium:  Large squares, 140.00-145.00  
                        Large rounds,  150.00              
              Good:     Large squares, 130.00-160.00           
                        Large rounds,  140.00-165.00
                        Small squares, 150.00
              Fair:     Large squares, 110.00-155.00 
                        Large rounds,  120.00-160.00 
                        Small Squares, 130.00
              Utility   Large rounds,  NA
                        Large squares, 100.00   
                
Grass/Alfalfa:Premium:  Small squares, NA
              Good:     Large rounds,  NA      
                        Small squares, NA
              Fair:     Large squares, 130.00-135.00
                        Large rounds,  125.00
              Utility:  Large rounds,  90.00


   Grass:     Premium   Large rounds,  NA
              Good:     Large squares, 140.00
                        Large rounds,  130.00-135.00
              Fair:     Large squares, NA
                        Large rounds,  120.00-135.00; long haul 100.00
              Utility:  Large rounds,  NA    
                          

Timothy 
Grass:        Premium:  Small squares, 200.00-240.00
              Premium:  Large rounds,  NA
              Good:     Large rounds,  NA
           

Barley                  Large squares, 50.00-60.00;  long haul 40.00
straw:                  Large rounds,  NA
                        Small squares, NA
                  

Wheat straw:

South central Montana   Large squares, 40.00-55.00; long haul 35.00
Northern Montana        Large squares, NA
                        Large rounds,  NA
                             

California Hay Report

  Compared to last week: All classes traded steady with moderate demand.  
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, dry conditions have abetted the 
development and rapid spread of wildfires across the northern Rockies and 
adjacent areas, and (more seasonably) in portions of the Great Basin and 
California. So far, over 8.2 million acres have been scorched by wildfires 
nationally, approaching 150 percent of the 10-year average for the year-to-date. 
Of the 8.2 million acre total, almost 40 percent (3.2 million acres) have been 
in the northern Rockies and Great Basin.  According to the NASS crop progress 
report September 10, 2017, hot weather continued, but enough moisture moved into 
the state to drive scattered showers across the mountains and northern valley. 
Additional monsoon showers were seen in the deserts. Most areas that saw rain 
saw less than half an inch, although a few heavier downpours led to nearly an 
inch of rainfall in isolated locations. Patchy snow continued at elevated, 
sheltered areas in the Lassen Volcanic Park, with a maximum depth of up to a 
foot. In addition, there was still one to three feet of snow on the peak of 
Shasta.  Temperature highs were in the 60s to 80s along the coast, 70s to 90s in 
the mountains, and 90s to 100s in the valley and desert. Temperature lows were 
in the 30s to 50s in the mountains, 50s to 60s along the coast, 60s to 70s in 
the valley, and 60s to 80s in the desert.  Rice was nearly completely headed. 
Alfalfa fields continued to be irrigated, cut and baled. Sorghum for silage was 
in various stages of development. Cotton was being irrigated and bolls continued 
to develop. Black-eyed beans were drying and nearing harvest.  All hay is 
reported FOB the stack or barn unless otherwise noted.  Regions are defined at 
bottom of report. 

Tons:  9645    Last Week:  14,253    Last Year:  12,126                        

Region 1: North Inter-Mountain:                                                
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Premium/Supreme         200  220.00-220.00  220.00                       
      Premium                 125  215.00-215.00  215.00                       
                              325  200.00-200.00  200.00     Contracted        
                              200  290.00-290.00  290.00     Organic           
                              225  200.00-220.00  202.22     Retail/Stable     
      Good                    600  125.00-125.00  125.00                       
                             1600  180.00-180.00  180.00     Export            
                              150  125.00-125.00  125.00     Rain Damage       
                              100  165.00-165.00  165.00     Retail/Stable     
      Fair                    300   90.00-90.00    90.00     Rain Damage       
  Alfalfa/Orchard Mix                                                          
      Premium                 150  200.00-220.00  203.33     Retail/Stable     
  Orchard Grass                                                                
      Premium                  75  260.00-290.00  270.00     Retail/Stable     
  Wheat                                                                        
      Good                    400   90.00-90.00    90.00                       

Region 2: Sacramento Valley:                                                   
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                 250  205.00-205.00  205.00                       
      Premium                  50  220.00-220.00  220.00     Retail/Stable     
  Orchard Grass                                                                
      Premium                 120  210.00-210.00  210.00     Retail/Stable     

Region 3: Northern San Joaquin Valley:                                         
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Supreme                 200  240.00-240.00  240.00                       
      Fair                    450  140.00-140.00  140.00     Grassy            
                               50  170.00-170.00  170.00 Del                   
                               75  170.00-170.00  170.00 Del Grassy            

Region 4: Central San Joaquin Valley:                                          
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Utility                 300  175.00-175.00  175.00                       

Region 5: Southern California: No New Sales Confirmed.

Region 6: Southeast California:                                                
                             Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                                      
      Good/Premium            925  155.00-160.00  157.70                       
      Good                   1300  145.00-150.00  145.96                       
      Fair                    275  120.00-125.00  122.27                       
                              200  115.00-115.00  115.00     Export            
  Bermuda Grass                                                                
      Premium                 200  160.00-160.00  160.00                       
  Sudan                                                                        
      Fair/Good               800   85.00-85.00    85.00     Export         

Washington-Oregon (Columbia Basin) Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  6300    Last Week:  7350    Last Year:  2075  

   Compared to last week, premium export Alfalfa 5.00-6.00 higher in a 
light test. Export Timothy steady. Export Sudan Grass for export firm in a 
light test. Most cuttings of hay are over for the season due to after Sept 
15, properly curing of hay gets very difficult due mostly to heavy dews and 
unpredictable weather. Most export and retail hay the grower pays for the 
tarping. Trade slow to moderate with good demand. Retail/Feedstore steady.  All 
prices are dollars per ton and FOB the farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. 

                       Tons      Price     Wtd Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                                
    Mid Square                                                           
      Premium           650  160.00-180.00  168.46     Export  
      Good              600  155.00-155.00  155.00     Export          
      Fair              600  125.00-137.00  127.00     Export            

  Alfalfa                                                                
    Small Square                                                         
      Premium           650 175.00-180.00   178.08     Export            
                       1500 210.00-210.00   210.00     Retail/Stable     

  Alfalfa                                                                
    In Windrow                                                           
      Good/Premium     1000   90.00-90.00    90.00                       

  Orchard Grass                                                          
    Small Square                                                         
      Premium           200 255.00-255.00    255.00     Retail/Stable     

  Timothy Grass                                                          
    Mid Square                                                           
      Good              400 215.00-215.00     215.00     Export            

  Timothy Grass                                                          
    Small Square                                                         
      Premium            50 230.00-230.00     230.00     Export            
                        400 285.00-285.00     285.00     Retail/Stable     

  Sudan                                                                  
    Mid Square                                                           
      Fair              250 155.00-155.00     155.00     Export            

Idaho Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  11,750    Last Week:  21,700    Last Year:  8950 

   Compared to last week, domestic and export Alfalfa steady to firm in a 
light test. Timothy not tested this week. Trade moderate with good demand as 
the hay season begins to wind down. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB the 
farm or ranch unless otherwise stated. 
 
                   Tons      Price       Wtd Avg    Comments
  Alfalfa                                                   
    Mid Square                                              
      Good          6400  125.00-130.00  125.31     Export  
      Fair          3250   90.00-110.00   97.62     Tarped  
      Utility       1600   80.00-80.00    80.00             
                     500   85.00-85.00    85.00     Tarped  

Iowa Hay Summary

Week Ending  Friday,  September 15, 2017

For this week:  Hay prices trended steady to 10.00 dollars higher on large
and small square bales of mixed grass hay, with large rounds trading 
mostly steady. Trade activity is moderate, with consumers willing to pay 
the prices for higher quality hay. Third cutting Alfalfa hay reached 95% 
complete this week, over one week ahead of last year, and some producers 
are cutting their 4th crop per the National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS).  

According to the Drought Mitigation Center Iowa saw another dry week which
led to broad development of D0 and more limited expansion of D1 to D3 
conditions from 28.15% last week to 33.17% this week. Looking forward 
through next week a dry sunny weekend can be expected, with temperatures 
in the high 70's to low 80's for the highs and lows in the high 50's to low
60's. 

According to NASS 66% of the corn crop has reached the dent stage or 
beyond, which is three days behind the 5 year average. 15% of corn has 
reached maturity with 60% of the corn crop being reported in good to 
excellent condition. 47% of soybeans have started to turn color, one day 
behind last year. 8% of soybeans were dropping leaves. Soybean condition 
stayed stead with 61% of crop being reported in the good to excellent range. 


Alfalfa         Supreme Small Squares          240.00    -    265.00

                Premium Small Squares          210.00    -    222.00 

Alfalfa/Grass Premium Small Squares        205.00    -    235.00
          Large Squares        200.00    -    210.00  

  Good    Small Squares          155.00    -    180.00
                        Large Squares          145.00    -    175.00 
   Large Rounds        115.00    -    145.00  

                Fair    Small Squares         75.00    -    75.00
   Large Rounds            95.00    -    105.00

  Utility Large Squares           60.00    -    60.00
   Large Rounds            50.00    -    70.00   

Grass           Premium Small Squares          245.00    -    245.00

                Good    Large Squares          125.00    -    138.00 
                        Large Rounds            90.00    -    100.00
  
  Utility Large Squares           70.00    -    70.00
                        Large Rounds            60.00    -    75.00
      
Straw  Oat     Small Squares        155.00    -    155.00
                 Large Squares        115.00    -    115.00    


Certified Organic Hay: No Hay to report for the week of 9/11-15