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Some areas see steady hay prices
In Nebraska and the East River area of South Dakota, compared to last week, hay prices were fully steady to firm. Demand remains very good for higher quality hay with overall movement being light to moderate, according to the USDA-Market News Service, Sept. 17. 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, 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: Good/premium alfalfa, in large squares: $100-$120; good: $80-$100, in large rounds: $70-$80; fair/good grinding alfalfa: $50-$55. Good grass, in small squares: $75-$80, in large rounds: $65-$75.
In Iowa, hay prices were fully steady to firm. Inquiry and demand for hay very good, especially from horse owners. Movement was moderate to good. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
South central/northcentral: Good alfalfa, small squares: $120; good/premium, in large squares: $100, in large rounds: $65-$85; good, in large rounds: $55-$65. Good/premium alfalfa-grass mix, in small squares: $120, in small squares: $140.
Rock Valley: Premium alfalfa, in small squares: $105-$115, in large rounds, $102.50; good, in small squares: $87.50, in large squares: $65, in large rounds: $62.50-$67.50; fair: $50-$57.50. Premium alfalfa mix, in small squares: $100; utility, in large rounds: $40. Good grass, in small squares: $65-$82.50; fair, in small squares: $62.50, in large squares, $50; good, in large rounds: $67.50; fair: $52.50-$55; utility: $42.50. Straw, in small squares: $2.25/bale, in large squares: $20-$25/bale.
In Minnesota, all classes sold mostly steady. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Good alfalfa, in small squares: $57.50, in large rounds: $70-$82.50; fair, in large rounds: $57.50-$62.50; utility, in large rounds: $45-$47.50. Utility alfalfa mix, in small squares: $32.50. Good grass, in small squares: $57.50, in large rounds: $55; fair, in small squares: $52.50; utility, in small squares: $37.50-$42.50, in large rounds: $37.50-$47.50. Straw, in small squares: $1.35/bale, in large rounds: $11-$16/bale.
In Montana, sales remain mostly steady. Demand remains moderate to good. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Premium alfalfa, in small squares for horses: $90-$100; good, in large squares and rounds: $75-$85; fair/good: $70; fair: $55-$65. Good grass/alfalfa, in large rounds: $85. Premium grass, in small squares for horses: $100-$120; good/premium, 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 rounds: $30.
In Wyoming, western Nebraska and western South Dakota, the hay prices were moderate to good demand. Trade was moderate. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Eastern Wyoming: Supreme alfalfa: $85-$104.50; premium: $70-$85; good: $60-$75, ground and delivered: $76-$81. Orchard/alfalfa for horses: $125. Grass hay: $110. Wheat straw: $37.50. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein: $125.
Central/western Wyoming: Alfalfa hay, horse: $130; supreme: $90-$100; premium: $70-$85; good: $60-$70; fair: $55. Alfalfa grass: $70-$85. Oat hay: $55-$70. Mixed grass: $65-$70. Barley straw: $20. Alfalfa cubes: $90-$95.
Western Nebraska: Alfalfa, horse: $95-$100; supreme: $95-$105; premium: $70-$85; good: $60-$70; fair: $40-$55, ground and delivered: $55-$80. Wheat straw: $20-$30. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 13% protein, less than five ton: $135, 5 to 12 ton: $115, over 12 tons: $105.
Western South Dakota: Supreme alfalfa: $90-$110; premium: $75-$90; good: $60-$65. Alfalfa/grass: $65-$75. Mixed grass: $60-$70. Oat hay: $70-$75. Wheat hay: $60. Millet hay: $70.
In Colorado, trading activity moderate to slow across much of the state. Demand moderate. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Northeast: Supreme alfalfa, in large squares: $105-$110; premium/good, in large squares: $90-$100; good, in large squares: $80-$90; fair, grinding alfalfa, in large squares: $50, ground and delivered: $65-$70. Grass, in small squares to horse accounts: $165. New-crop oat hay: $50-$55.
Southeast: Supreme alfalfa: $100; premium dairy: $80-$90; good: $70-$75; fair/good grinding alfalfa, at edge of 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: $125-$135, in large squares: $100-$105.
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.
Southwest: Supreme alfalfa, in large squares: $100.
In Missouri, hay prices steady, movement is mostly light to moderate, and supply is heavy. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Supreme alfalfa: $100-$140; premium: $80-$110; fair/good, in round bales: $30-$80, in small, and large squares and baleage: $70-$100. Good mixed alfalfa and grass, in small squares: $2.50-$3/bale, in large rounds: $30-$45. Fair/good prairie hay: $50-$75. Good brome: $50-$85. Good timothy hay, in small squares: $2.50-$3.50/bale. Good red clover hay: $25-$60. Good mixed grass hay, in round bales: $20-$35, in small squares: $1.25 to $2.50. Fair fescue, in large round bales: $10-$20/bale. Wheat hay: $50-$60. Wheat straw, in small squares: $1.50-$3/bale.
In Oklahoma, alfalfa hay steady with light to moderate demand. Grass hay demand 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. Premium grass hay, in large squares: $70-$80, in small squares: $70-$80, in large rounds: $60-$70; good, in small squares: $65-$75. Good, in large rounds: $50-$60; fair: $40-$50.
Panhandle/western feedlot area: Good grinding alfalfa, at the edge of the field or bale pile (spot): $60-$75, ground and delivered: $80-$90.
In Texas, hay prices steady with light to moderate demand and moderate offerings. Trade activity light to moderate. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Panhandle: Premium alfalfa, in small squares: $135-$155, $4.50-$4.75/bale; in large squares: $125-$140, some striped: $110; good, in small squares: $115-$130, in large squares: $100-$120, in large rounds: $40-$42; supreme, in large squares: $150-$160; fair, in large squares: $75-$90, some striped: $60-$70; ground and delivered, north: $75-$85; south: $90-$95. Prairie grass, in small squares: $110-$125; in large squares: $100-$115. Coastal bermuda, in small squares: $4.50-$4.75/bale; in large rounds: $45-$50. Oat hay, in small squares: $4.25/bale, in large squares: $110, in large rounds: $50. Wheat hay, in large squares: $85-$92, in large rounds: $45. Brome hay, in small squares: $120, in large rounds: $90.
West: Supreme alfalfa, in small squares: $160-$170, large squares: $125-$130 Good/premium, in small squares: $95-$115; premium, in large squares: $115-$125; Good, in large squares: $85-$90; fair, in large squares: $70-$85.
North/central/east: Supreme alfalfa, in small squares: $180-$190, in large squares: $145-$155; premium, in small squares: $145-$160, $4.50-$5/bale, in large squares: $130-$140; good, in large squares: $105-$120; fair, in large squares: $90-$100, some striped $60-$65. Coastal bermuda hay, in small squares: $2.75-$3.75; fair: $1.50-$2.50/bale; good, in large rounds: $70-$75; fair: $25-$35; premium: $55-$60.
South: Premium coastal bermuda, in small squares: $3-$3.50/bale; fair/good, in small squares: $2.50-$2.75; good, in large rounds: $35-$40; fair, in large rounds: $25-$35.
In New Mexico, compared to last week, eastern and southeastern regions report steady prices on all classes of alfalfa hay. Movement and inquiry moderate. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.
Premium baled alfalfa, in large squares: $125-$135; good: $110-$120; fair: $85-$95. Feed yard grinding hay: $80-$90. Premium, in small bales: $130-$140; good: $110-$125; fair: $95-$110;
Date: 9/21/04
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