Most hay classes remain steady

In Nebraska, alfalfa hay, grass hay, ground and delivered hay and dehydrated pellets sold steady. Demand was moderate to good across the state, according to the USDA Market News Service, Jan. 18. Prices given on per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Eastern/central—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $180; good large squares, $140-$160, large rounds, $100-$115; fair, large rounds, $72.50-$87.50. Premium alfalfa/orchard mix, large rounds, $120. Premium grass hay, large rounds, $100-$105, small squares, $160-$170; good, large rounds, $85-$90; fair, large rounds, $65-$75. Cornstalk bales, $60-$65, few at $70. Cane, in large rounds, $80. Straw, small square bales, $3.50-$4/bale.

Platte Valley—Good alfalfa, rounds, $100-$110. Cornstalk bales, $60-$65. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $140-$145. Ground and delivered alfalfa-stubble mix, $130-$135. Ground and delivered cornstalks, $95-$110. Dehydrated pellets, 17% protein, $230. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% of or better at $210.

Western—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $175-$180; good, large squares, $150-$160, large rounds, $130-$145; fair, large squares, $135-$140 Good/premium alfalfa orchard grass, large squares, $180-$200. Straw, large squares, $90. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $150-$155.

In South Dakota, East River and West River areas, alfalfa and grass steady with lower undertones as inventory of high quality hay dwindles. Good demand for hay with cold winter weather and snow returned to the area.

East River—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $225, small squares, $7/bale; premium, large rounds, $170; good, large rounds, $150-$160; fair, large rounds, $130; utility, large rounds, $100. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $205, 17% protein $215. Alfalfa meal 17%, $225. Fair grass, large rounds, $120-$130; utility, large rounds, $100. Good alfalfa grass mix, rounds, $150; fair, large rounds, $120. Straw, large squares, $120-$140. Cornstalks, large rounds, $50-$60.

West River—Alfalfa, no reported sales. Alfalfa/grass mix, no reported sales. Grass, no reported sales, Straw, no reported sales.

In Iowa, all hay classes traded steady.

Rock Valley—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $165-$175, large rounds, $160; premium, large rounds, $150-$160, large squares, $165; good, large rounds, $135-$145; fair, large rounds, $117.50-$130; utility, large rounds, $97.50-$115. Premium grass, large rounds, $142.50-$152.50; good, large rounds, $300-$140; fair, large rounds, $117.50-$127.50; utility, large rounds, $75-$115. Premium alfalfa grass mix, large rounds, $160; good, large rounds, $145; fair, large rounds, $120-$125; utility, large rounds, $97.50. Straw, large squares, $65-$100. Cornstalks, large rounds, $40-$67.50.

In Wyoming, all reported forages sold fully steady. Demand and buyer inquiry picked up from local and out of state users of Wyoming hay.

Eastern—Good alfalfa, large squares, $155-$160, large rounds, $140-$145. Cornstalk bales, large squares, $60-$80. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $240.

Central/western—Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $200-$215; premium, large square, $150, small squares, $200-$215; fair, large squares, $130-$150. Premium alfalfa orchard grass, large squares, $150-$190, small squares, $225; fair/good, large squares, $130-$140. Good grass hay, large squares, $130-$140. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes, $230-$240, bagged $280.

In Colorado, hay trade activity light on moderate demand.

Northeast—Utility alfalfa, large squares, $170 delivered. Good wheat hay, large squares, $115 delivered. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast—Supreme alfalfa, medium squares, $260, retail/stable, small squares, $289, retail/stable. Good haygrazer, medium squares, $180. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

San Luis Valley—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, $250. Premium grass, large squares, $255, retail/stable. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Southwest—Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $275, retail/stable. Premium orchard grass, small squares, $430, retail/stable, 3-tie 95#, $420 retail/stable. No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Mountains/northwest—Premium grass, small squares, $310, retail/stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

In Missouri, hay prices are steady. Hay demand is moderate to good.

Supreme alfalfa, RFV 185 $180-$225, small squares, $7-$10/bale; premium, RFV 170-180, $150-$200; good, RFV 150-170 $120-$160, small squares $5-$7/bale; fair, RFV 130-150, $100-$120. Good mixed grass hay, $100-$150, small squares, $5-$8/bale, (some alfalfa/grass mix). Fair/good mixed grass hay, $75-$125, small squares, $4-$6/bale; fair large rounds, $35-$75. Good bromegrass, $120-$150; fair/good, $60-$100. Wheat straw, small squares, $2-$6/bale.

In Oklahoma, alfalfa trade was slow to moderate this week. Movement mostly moderate. Dairy demand was mostly light.

Central—Premium alfalfa, large squares, $200-$220; good, large squares and rounds, $180-$200; fair, $140-$160. Good bermuda grass hay in 4 x 6 through 5 x 6 bales, $55-$70/bale, few in 4 x 5 bales, $50. Good mixed grass hay, 5 x 5 and 5 x 6 bales, $50-$60/bale. Mixed grass $90-$100.

Eastern—Fair/good alfalfa, large rounds, delivered, $205-$240. Mixed grass hay, 4 x 5 bales $50-$60/bale.

Western—Premium alfalfa, large square bales, $200-$220; good, large rounds and squares, $180-$200, several loads $220-$230 delivered. Grinding hay, $140-$150. Good mixed grass, rounds, $100/ton. Good mixed grass, 5 x 5 1/2 to 5 x 6 bales, $50-$70/bale. Good wheat hay, 5 x 6 bales, $55/bale.

In Texas, all hay classes traded fully steady. Alfalfa supply remains moderate while the cheaper rations are about all contracted or used up for now.

Panhandle/High Plains—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered $275-$290, small bales delivered, $315-$330; good/premium, large squares, $250-$275; fair/good, large squares, $210-$250. Ground and delivered to feedlots, average $225-$235, calf, $235-$245. Wheat, ground and delivered, $175. Good/premium coastal bermuda, large bales, delivered, $180-$250. Sorghum, large bales, FOB, $125-$130. CRP, large bales, delivered, $85-$125.

Far west Texas/Trans Pecos—Premium/supreme alfalfa, small squares, delivered local or FOB, $290-$360, large squares, FOB, $275-$280; fair/good, $220-$250.

North/central/east—Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $290-$310; good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $297-$330, large rounds, FOB $140-$200; fair/good, small squares, $120-$140.

South—Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $264-$330, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $120-$200; fair/good, small squares FOB, $165-$231, large rounds, FOB and delivered locally, $100-$120.

In Minnesota, prices were generally steady.

Premium alfalfa, small squares, $185-$195; good, large rounds, $130-$145; fair, large rounds, $120-$125; utility, large rounds, $85-$105. Good grass, large rounds, $135-$150; fair, large rounds, $110-$130, small squares, $120; utility, large rounds, $90-$105. Good alfalfa-grass mix, large squares, $145. Straw, small squares, $5/bale. Corn stalks, large rounds, $20-$31/bale. Oat straw, large rounds, $33-$45/bale.

In Montana, nominal pricing below market conditions consistent with previous trading session.

Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $200-$250, large squares, $150, large rounds, $110; premium, large squares, NA, large rounds, NA, small squares, $200; good, large squares, $115-$130, large rounds, $110-$120, small squares, NA; fair/good, large squares, $90-$120, large rounds, $80-$110, small squares, $125-$140; utility, large rounds, $75-$80, large squares, $70-$90. Premium grass alfalfa, small squares, NA; good, large rounds, NA, small squares, $180, large squares, $125; fair, large squares, $110-$115, large rounds, $90-$100, small squares, $120-$130; utility, large squares, $70-$90. Premium grass, large rounds, NA, small squares, $200; good, small squares, $185, large rounds, $110-$120; fair, large squares, $125, large rounds, $90-$100, small squares, $130; utility, large rounds, $70; large squares, NA, small squares, NA. Premium timothy grass, small squares, $225-$240, large rounds, NA; good, large rounds, NA, small squares, $160-$180. Barley straw, large squares, $40-$50, large rounds, $40-$50, small squares, NA. Wheat straw, SCMT, large squares, $35-$40, large rounds, NA; NMT, large squares, $35-$40, large rounds, NA.