Hay trade light, some areas see limited supplies

Northeast: Premium alfalfa, in large squares, $125-$135; good, in large squares, $105-$110, in large rounds, $65-$70; fair, in large squares, $75, in large rounds, $50-$55. Ground and delivered, $70-$75. Good grass, in small squares, $90, in large squares, $70-$80, in large rounds, $50-$60. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $140.

Platte Valley: Supreme alfalfa, in small squares, $150; premium, in large rounds, $95; good, in large rounds, $60-$70; fair/good, in large squares, $85-$95; fair, in large rounds, $45-$50. Good grass, in large rounds, $70. Ground and delivered to feedlots, $75-$80. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein: $135-$140.

East River area of South Dakota: Supreme alfalfa, in large squares, $95-$110; premium, $85-$90, in large rounds, $85-$90; good, $65-$75; good grinding alfalfa, $50-$60; good, $65-$80; fair/good grinding alfalfa, $50-$60. Utility/fair, $35-$45. Premium grass, in small squares, $95, in large squares, no sales confirmed; good, $65-$75; good, $65-$75, in large rounds, $60-$75, fair, $40-$55. Straw, in large rounds, limited sales confirmed, $18-$22/bale. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $122, 15% protein, $115.

In Iowa, hay sales were mostly steady with light to moderate demand and trade activity. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

South central/north central: Premium alfalfa, in large and small squares, $100-$120; good, in large and small squares, $100, in large rounds, $65-$85 fair, in large squares, $75, in large rounds, $48-$50. Good/premium alfalfa grass mix, in small squares, $110-$120. Good/premium grass, in large squares, $65-$95.

Rock Valley: Premium alfalfa, in small squares, $100-$107.50, in large squares, $110, in large rounds, $90; good, $60-$75; good, $65-$87.50; fair, $57.50. Good alfalfa mix, in small squares, $72.50, in large squares, $75-$80, in large rounds, $60-$72.50. Premium grass, in small squares, $97.50; good, $60-$77.50, in large squares, $60-$70, in large rounds, $60-$80; fair, $55-$57.50; fair, $57.50. Utility, $47.50. Straw, in small squares, $2.75/bale, in large squares, $20-$21/bale, in large rounds, $19-$23/bale.

In Minnesota, alfalfa and grass hay sold steady to weak, straw sharply lower. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Premium alfalfa, in small squares, $102.50-$112.50, in large rounds, $87.50; good, in large squares, $62.50-$75, in large rounds, $65-$82.50; fair, $52.50; fair, $57.50; fair, $50-$60; Utility. $47.50; Utility. $32.50-$47.50. Good alfalfa mix, in large squares, $62.50-$67.50, in large rounds, $75; fair, $52.50-$55; Utility, $40-$47.50. Premium grass, in small squares, $90; good, in large rounds, $62.50-$65; fair, $52.50, in large squares, $50-$52.50; fair, $55-$57.50; Utility, $30-$47.50. Straw, in small squares, $1.50-$2.05/bale, in large rounds, $15-$19/bale. Cornstalks, in large rounds, $7-$13/bale.

In Montana, the hay trade remains very slow. Demand and buyer inquiry remain light. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Good alfalfa, in small squares, $70-$80; fair/good, in large rounds and squares, $50-$55, in small squares, $60-$70. Utility, in large squares and rounds, $40-$50. Fair/good alfalfa-grass mix, in small squares, $60-$70, in large squares, $50-$55. Good grass, in small squares, $80-$85. Premium 2-3 twine timothy, in small square bales, $135, some very high quality pure timothy. $170. Premium timothy-mixed grass, $90. Straw, in large squares, rounds and small squares, $20-$35.

In Wyoming, western Nebraska and western South Dakota, the hay trade activity is slow with prices steady to firm. Supplies light to very light in most areas. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Eastern Wyoming: Supreme alfalfa, $90-$100; good, $60-$75; fair, $45-$55; Utility, $40-$45, ground and delivered, $71-$76. Alfalfa-orchard for horses, $145. Alfalfa-timothy, $140. Timothy, $140. Wheat straw, $40-$45. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $125.

Central/western Wyoming: Alfalfa, contracted: new-crop, $60; supreme, in the windrow, $100; good, $60-$75. Alfalfa-grass, $60-$70. Grass, $60. Oat hay, $40-$65. Alfalfa cubes, $90.

Western Nebraska: Horse alfalfa, in small squares, $100-$128, or 3.50/bale; premium, $75-$85; good, $60-$70; fair, $45-$60, ground and delivered, $65-$92. Alfalfa-orchard, for horses, $150. Wheat straw, $25-$35. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 13% protein, less than five ton: $145, 5-12 ton, $135, over 12 ton, $125.

Western South Dakota: Premium alfalfa, $75-$80; good, $60-$75; fair, $45-$60, delivered, $65. Good alfalfa-grass, $50-$75, delivered, $80. Mixed grass, $45-$60, delivered, $70-$80. Millet hay, $50-$55.

In Colorado, all classes and qualities of hay traded mostly steady in a very light test. Demand was moderate. Trading activity was slow as on limited amounts of hay remain up for sale. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Northeast: Supreme alfalfa, in large squares, $115-$125; premium, in large squares, $110; good, in large squares, $75-$85; Utility/fair, in large squares, $75-$80 delivered. Utility, in large squares, new seeding, $45. Ground and delivered, $80-$85. Premium grass, in small squares, $160-$180. Utility, in small squares, $70. Corn Stalks, in large squares, $35-$50. Millet, in large rounds and squares, $35. Straw, in large rounds and squares, $35-$50. Sorghum, in large rounds and squares, $50.

Southeast: Supreme alfalfa, in large squares, $150; premium, in large squares, $140; fair, in large squares, $70. Ground and delivered, $115-$120. Alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $137, 17% protein, $143. Premium alfalfa-grass mix, in small squares, $114.

Northwest/mountain areas: Premium timothy, in small squares, $120-$125.

San Luis Valley: Supreme alfalfa, in large squares, $115; premium, in small squares, $120; good, in large squares, $85-$100. Premium alfalfa-grass mixed, in small squares, $135, certified weed free, $4.25/bale. Good oat hay, in large squares, $70.

Southwest: Fair alfalfa, in large squares, $75.

In Missouri, hay prices are mostly steady to as much as $10/ton higher for high quality alfalfa, hay supply is light, and demand is light to moderate. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Supreme alfalfa, $125-$160; premium, $90-$125; fair/good, in rounds, $40-$80, in small and big squares and baleage, $70-$110. Good mixed alfalfa-grass, in small squares, $3-$4/bale, in large rounds, $30-$60/bale. Good/premium prairie hay, in small squares, $80-$100; fair/good, mostly in rounds, $40-$70. Good/premium brome, in large squares, $90-$100. Good brome, $40-$70. Fair brome, some mixed with grass, in rounds, $15-$35/bale. Good timothy, in small squares: $3-$4.50/bale. Good mixed grass, in rounds, $25-$45/bale. Fair fescue, in large rounds, $15-$30/bale. Wheat hay, $40-$60. Wheat straw, in small squares: $2.50-$3.50/bale.

In Oklahoma, alfalfa hay prices remain steady and movement is moderate. Grass hay movement is moderate and prices are steady. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Central/western: Premium alfalfa, in large squares, $130-$150, in small squares, $130-$150; good, in large squares, $110-$130, in small squares, $110-$130, in large rounds, $90-$110; fair, in large squares, $80-$90, 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, $80-$90. Ground and delivered, $115-$125.

In Texas, the hay trade activity light to moderate on limited supplies. Hay prices fully steady on old crop. New crop activity has started on Alfalfa with prices steady to firm on a very limited test. Prices given on a per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Panhandle: Supreme alfalfa, in small squares, $180-$200 delivered, in large squares, $165-$180 delivered; premium, in small squares, $160-$180 delivered, in large squares, $160-$170 delivered; good, in small squares, $150-$160 delivered, in large squares, $140-$155 delivered; fair, in small squares, $140-$150 delivered, in large squares, $130-$140; contract: new-crop bales for grinding, $107 delivered, for current through June delivery, in large rounds, $125 delivered. Ground and delivered, north, $130-$150; contracts: new-crop, current through December, $115-$117, south, $155-$165; contract: new-crop, May through December, $124-$127. Coastal bermuda, no sales reported. Prairie hay, in small squares, $120-$155 delivered, in large squares, $140-$145 delivered, few fair/utility, $110 delivered, in large rounds, $125 delivered. Brome hay, in large squares, $110 delivered, in large rounds, $125 delivered. Wheat hay, in large rounds, $100 delivered. Red top cane, in large rounds, $70 delivered.

West: Supreme/premium alfalfa, in small squares, $5.85-$6/bale, in large squares, $145-$150.

North/central/east: Supreme/premium alfalfa, in small squares, $7-$8/bale; supreme, in large squares, $165-$180 delivered; premium, in large squares, $160-$170 delivered; good, in large squares, $140-$160 delivered; fair, in large squares, $135-$140 delivered. Coastal bermuda, in small squares, $5.50-$6/bale, in large rounds, $45-$60/roll.

South: Coastal bermuda, in small squares, $5.50-$7/bale, in large rounds, $65/roll.

Date: 4/18/06

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