In Nebraska and the East River area of South Dakota, compared to last week, hay prices are steady to weak on light to moderate demand. Alfalfa pellet sales were steady. Demand and trade activity was moderate to good, according to the USDA-Market News Service, May 20. 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: $120.

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: $115-$120.

East River area of South Dakota: Premium alfalfa, in large squares: $80-$100; good: $70-$80, in large rounds: $65-$80; fair/good grinding alfalfa: $45-$55; utility/fair: $40-$45. Good grass, in small squares: $70-$85, in large squares: $80, in large rounds: $60-$65. Straw, in large rounds: $15-$16. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 17% protein: $100.

In Iowa, hay sales and demand was light to moderate. Trade activity was slow. 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-$140. Good/premium grass, in small squares: $140.

Rock Valley: Premium alfalfa, in small squares: $100-$120; good: $70-$85, in large squares: $62.50-$70; premium, in large rounds: $90-$97.50; fair: $55-$65. Premium alfalfa mix, in small squares: $107.50; fair, in large squares: $55-$60; good, in large rounds: $65-$75; utility: $45-$47.50. Premium grass, in small squares: $95-$120, in large rounds: $105; good: $65-$85, in large squares: $65; good: $62.50-$65; utility: $25-$30; utility: $45-$47.50; fair: $52.50-$55. Straw, in small squares: $2.20/bale. Cornstalks, in large squares: $10.50/bale.

In Minnesota, all classes of hay were steady. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Good alfalfa, in small squares: $67.50-$72.50, in large squares: $72.50-$80, in large rounds: $62.50-$72.50; fair, in small squares: $50-$57.50, in large squares: $52.50-$60, large rounds: $50-$60. Good alfalfa mix, in small squares: $62.50; fair: $52.50-$60, in large rounds: $50-$60. Good grass, in small squares: $62.50, in large rounds: $62.50-$70; fair: $50-$60; fair: $52.50-$60; utility: $45. Straw, in small squares: $1.55/bale.

In Montana, hay sales remain steady. Demand light to moderate. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Good alfalfa, in large squares and rounds: $70-$75; fair/good: $60-$65. Premium timothy, in small squares: $135; good: $120. Good mixed Timothy.

In Wyoming, western Nebraska and western South Dakota, hay prices remain steady. Trade is slow. Demand moderate on light offerings. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Eastern Wyoming: Supreme alfalfa: $90-$100; 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: $100; premium: $80; good: $60-$70. Timothy hay for horses: $125. Mixed grass: $60-$70. Alfalfa cubes: $90, certified: $100.

Western Nebraska: Good alfalfa: $60-$70; fair: $35-$55, ground and delivered: $65-$75. Wheat straw: $20-$30. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 13% protein, less than five ton: $135, 5-12 tons: $115, over 12 tons: $105.

Western South Dakota: New crop alfalfa: $83; good: $80-$95, ground and delivered: $85.

In Colorado, hay prices continue slow. Movement slow to moderate. Demand light to moderate with best demand for dairy quality alfalfa. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Northeast: Premium alfalfa, in large squares: $110-$115; good, in large squares: $100; fair, in large squares: $80. Utility grinding alfalfa, in large squares: $50-$55, ground and delivered: $70-$80. Grass, in small squares to horse accounts: $175-$225.

Southeast: Premium dairy alfalfa: $90-$110; fair/good grinding alfalfa, in the field: $55, ground and delivered: $80-$85.

San Luis Valley: Premium alfalfa, in large squares: $90-$95; good, in large squares: $80; fair/utility: $65-$75.

In Missouri, hay prices are reported as mostly steady and supply is moderate. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Supreme alfalfa: $115-$135; premium: $90-$125; fair/good, in rounds: $30-$80, in small, and large squares and baleage: $70-$100. Good mixed alfalfa-grass, in small squares: $2.50-$3/bale, in large rounds: $20-$40. Fair/good prairie hay: $40-$70. Good brome: $50-$85. Fair brome, some mixed with grass, in rounds: $10-$25/bale. Good timothy, in small squares: $2.50-$3.50/bale. Good red clover: $25-$50. Good mixed grass, in rounds: $10-$25, in small squares: $1.25-$2.50. Fair fescue, in large rounds: $7-$15/bale. Wheat hay: $40-$60. Wheat straw, in small squares: $1.50-$3/bale.

In Oklahoma, alfalfa hay prices are steady with moderate demand. Grass hay is slow and movement is moderate. 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, in large squares: $70-$80, in small squares: $70-$80, in large rounds: $60-$70; good, in small squares: $65-$75, in large rounds: $50-$60; fair: $40-$50.

Panhandle/western feedlot area: Good grinding alfalfa, in the field or bale pile: $50-$65, ground and delivered: $80-$95.

In Texas, hay prices were mostly steady with light to moderate demand at best. Trade was slow to moderate. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Panhandle: Good alfalfa, in small squares: $130-$145; in large squares: $115-$135; supreme, in large squares: $145-$155; premium: $135-$145; fair, in large squares: $82-$84, in large rounds: $100, ground and delivered north: $82-$84, south: $93-$95. Coastal bermuda, in small squares: $4.50-$5/bale, in large rounds: $50. Prairie grass, in small squares: $110-$115, in large squares: $105. Wheat hay, in small squares: $90.

West: Premium/supreme alfalfa, in small squares: $165-$170, in large squares: $130-$140; good, in large squares: $105.

North/central/east: Supreme alfalfa, in small squares: $5.50-$6/bale, in large squares: $145-$155; good/premium, in small squares: $4-$5.50/bale; premium, in large squares: $135-$145; good, in large squares: $115-$130; fair: $100-$110. Coastal bermuda, in small squares: $3.50-$4.50/bale, in large rounds: $25-$35; premium, in large rounds: $40-$50. Wheat hay, in large squares: $60-$70.

South: Coastal bermuda, in small squares: $3.50-$5/bale, in large rounds: $25-$35; premium, in large rounds: $40-$50.

In New Mexico, hay prices were steady. Movement and inquiry good for premium and good quality dairy hay.

Eastern/southeast: Premium alfalfa, in large squares: $133-$140; good: $115-$130. Oat hay: $105-$110; premium, in small bales: $150-$160/bale.

South/southwest: Premium alfalfa, in large squares: $135-$140; good: $115-$125; premium, in small squares: $150/bale.

Date: 5/24/05

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