| ||||
|
|
Moderate hay trade sees steady prices
In Nebraska and the East River area of South Dakota, compared to last week, hay sales remain fully steady, on moderate to good demand. Inquiry good with light to moderate movement. Pellet prices are mostly steady with light to moderate demand and movement, according to the USDA Market News Service, Nov. 18. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Northeast: Premium/supreme dairy alfalfa, in large squares: $120-$130; good/premium, in medium and large squares: $110-$120; good, in medium and large squares: $100-$115, in large rounds: $50-$60; fair, in large rounds: $45-$55, ground and delivered: $65-$72. Premium grass, in small squares: $123-$133; good, in small squares: $85-$90, in large rounds: $55-$60. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein: $100-$106.
Platte Valley: Premium alfalfa, in small squares: $150; supreme, in medium squares: $130; good, in medium squares: $90; good, in large rounds: $60-$65; fair, in large rounds: $30-$50, ground and delivered: $65-$70. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein: $95-$105.
East River area of South Dakota: Premium alfalfa, in large squares: $90-$120; good: $75-$85, in large rounds: $70-$80; fair/good grinding alfalfa: $50-$55; utility/fair: $35-$40. Good grass, in small squares: $75-$85, in large rounds: $65-$75.
In Iowa, hay sales are steady to firm, with good demand. Inquiry has increased as well as demand and trade activity. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
South central/north central: Good alfalfa, in small squares: $120, in large rounds: $55-$65; good/premium, in large squares: $100, in large rounds: $65-$85. Good/premium alfalfa-grass mix, in small squares: $120. Good/premium grass, in small squares: $140.
Rock Valley: Premium alfalfa, in small squares: $97.50-$105; good, in large rounds: $72.50-$77.50; fair: $52.50-$67.50. Good alfalfa-mix, in small squares: $87.50-$90. Fair, in large rounds: $65-$67.50. Premium grass, in small squares: $110-$125; good: $90, in large rounds: $70; fair, in large squares: $57.50; fair: $55-$65. Straw, in small squares: $2.35-$2.50/bale, in large squares: $16-$19/bale.
In Minnesota, all classes continue steady. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Good alfalfa, in small squares: $77.50-$85, in large squares: $72.50, in large rounds: $65-$75; fair: $62.50; fair: $50-$55. Good alfalfa mix, in large rounds: $62.50-$72.50. Premium grass, in small squares: $125; fair: $47.50-$50; good, in large rounds: $60-$65; fair: $50-$57.50; utility: $42.50-$47.50. Straw, in small squares: $1.10-$1.35/bale, in large rounds: $13-$15/bale.
In Montana, sales remain steady. Inquiry moderate, demand moderate to good. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Supreme alfalfa, in large squares: $100; premium, in small squares for horse interests: $100-$120; good/premium dairy alfalfa: $90; good alfalfa in large squares and rounds: $75-$85; fair/good: $60-$70; fair: $55-$65. Premium alfalfa-grass mix, in small squares for horse interest: $100-$120; good alfalfa-grass, in large rounds: $85. Premium grass, in small squares for horse interest: $100-$120; good/premium horse hay, in small squares: $2.75-$3/bale; good, in large squares and rounds: $70-$75. CRP hay in large rounds: $60. Premium timothy, in small squares: $135; good: $120. Good mixed timothy: $90. Barley hay, in large rounds: $65. Straw, in large squares and rounds: $25-$30.
In Wyoming, trade moderate. Hay prices remain steady across the trading area on moderate demand and light to moderate offerings. Good demand noted for dairy and horse hay with limited offerings on both classes. Buyer inquiry light to moderate. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Eastern Wyoming: Supreme alfalfa: $85-$105, fourth cutting: $110; premium: $70-$85; good: $60-$70, ground and delivered: $76-$81. Orchard-alfalfa for horses: $125. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein: $125.
Central/western Wyoming: Supreme alfalfa: $90-$100; premium: $70-$85; good: $60-$70; fair: $50-$60. Alfalfa-grass: $70-$85. Oat hay: $55-$70. Mixed grass: $80. Alfalfa cubes: $90-$95, lower quality: $80-$85.
Western Nebraska: Supreme alfalfa: $100; premium: $70-$85; good: $60-$65; fair: $40-$55, ground and delivered: $55-$80. Wheat straw: $20-$30. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 13% protein less than five ton: $135. 5-12 ton: $115, over 12 ton: $105.
Western South Dakota: Supreme alfalfa: $90-$110; premium: $75-$90; good: $60-$65. Millet hay: $60. Millet straw: $35-$40. CRP hay: $50.
In Colorado, trading activity moderate in much of the state. All classes and types of hay steady to firm in all areas as Premium and supreme quality hay remains in tight supplies and cost of production and freight increases. Demand moderate. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Northeast: Supreme alfalfa, in large squares: $110-$120; premium/good, in large squares: $90-$100; good, in large squares: $80-$90; fair/good: $75; fair grinding alfalfa, in large squares: $50; utility, in large squares: $40-$45, ground and delivered: $65-$70. Grass, in small squares to horse accounts: $165. New-crop oat hay: $50-$55. New-crop millet: $40-$45.
Southeast: Supreme alfalfa: $135; premium dairy: $80-$90; good: $70-$75; fair/good grinding alfalfa, in the field: $55-$60, ground and delivered: $80-$85. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein: $99; 17% protein: $105.
Mountain areas: Premium grass, in small squares: $130-$135, in large squares: $100-$105; fair/good: $65-$70.
Northwest: Premium alfalfa, in big squares: $80-$90; good, in large squares: $85; fair/utility: $45. Premium grass, in large squares: $70.
San Luis Valley: Supreme alfalfa: $100-$110; premium, in large squares: $90-$95; good, in large squares: $85-$90; in small squares to horse accounts: $90; fair/utility: $65-$75. Premium grass-alfalfa mix, in small squares to horse accounts: $120; good, in small squares to horse accounts: $110. Oats: $60-$70.
Southwest: Supreme alfalfa, in large squares: $100.
In Missouri, hay movement remains moderate, and prices are steady. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Supreme alfalfa: $100-$140; premium: $80-$110; fair/good, in rounds: $30-$80, in small and large squares and baleage: $70-$100. Good alfalfa-grass mix, in small squares: $2.50-$3/bale, in large rounds: $30-$45. Fair/good prairie hay: $50-$75. Good brome: $50-$85. Fair brome some mixed with grass, in small rounds: $10-$20/bale. Good timothy, in small squares: $2.50-$3.50/bale. Good red clover: $25-$50. Good mixed grass, in rounds: $20-$35/bale, in small squares: $1.25-$2.50/bale. Fair fescue, in large rounds: $10-$20/bale. Wheat hay: $40-$60. Wheat straw, in small squares: $1.50-$3/bale.
In Oklahoma, alfalfa hay prices remain steady. Grass hay demand is light with prices steady. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Central/western: Premium alfalfa, in large squares: $100-$120, in small squares: $100-$120; good, in large squares: $90-$110, in small squares: $100-$110, in large rounds: $80-$90; fair, in large squares: $70-$85, in large rounds: $70-$80.
Central/eastern: Wheat hay in large rounds: $30-$40 a ton. Premium grass hay, in large squares: $70-$80, in small squares: $70-$80, large rounds: $60-$70; good, in small squares: $65-$75, in large rounds: $50-$60; fair: $40-$50 per ton.
Panhandle/western feedlot area: Good grinding alfalfa, at the edge of the field or bale pile: $60-$75, ground and delivered: $80-$90.
In Texas, hay prices steady and movement light under light to moderate demand. Demand and interest in hay only moderate at best as supplemental feeding minimal while grass pastures remain adequate for grazing at present. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Panhandle: Premium alfalfa, in small squares: $150-$160; good, in small squares: $125-$135; supreme, in large squares: $145-$160; premium, in large squares: $130-$145; good, in large squares: $110-$130, in large rounds: $100; fair/good grinding alfalfa, in large squares: $80-$90; ground and delivered north: $90-$94, south: $90-$98. Prairie grass, in large squares: $100-$105. Coastal bermuda, in small squares: $4.35/bale. Wheat hay, in large squares: $83, in large rounds: $45. Red top cane, in large rounds: $45. Peanut hay, in large squares: $60.
West: Supreme alfalfa, in small squares: $160; fair/good, in large squares: $70-$80.
North/central/east: Good/premium alfalfa, in small squares: $4-$5/bale, in large squares: $100; supreme, in large squares: $145-$155; premium, in large squares: $130-$140; good, in large squares: $110-$125. Coastal bermuda: $3.50-$4.50/bale; good, in large rounds: $30.
South: Premium coastal bermuda, in small squares: $4-$4.50/bale; fair/good, in small squares: $3-$3.50; good, in large rounds: $30-$35.
In New Mexico, alfalfa hay prices steady. Movement moderate, inquiry good for premium quality hay. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Eastern/southeast: Premium baled alfalfa, in large squares: $125-$135; good: $110-$120; fair: $85-$95; utility: $50-$70. Oat hay: $105-$110. Peanut hay: $80-$85. Premium, in small bales: $145-$155; good: $125-$135; fair: $100-$120.
South/southwest: Premium baled alfalfa, in large squares: $122.50-$125; good: $105-$115; premium, in small squares: $135-$140.
Date: 11/22/04
Copyright 1995-2008. High Plains Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Any republishing of these pages, including electronic reproduction of the editorial archives or classified advertising, is strictly prohibited. If you have questions or comments you can reach us at High Plains Journal 1500 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd., P.O. Box 760, Dodge City, KS 67801 or call 1-800-452-7171. Email: webmaster@hpj.com
 
| |||||||||||||||||||
