Hay trade mostly steady

In Nebraska, alfalfa hay sold steady to $5 higher. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets steady to $10 higher. Grass hay and ground and delivered hay steady, according to the USDA Market News Service, Feb. 22. Prices given on per-ton basis, unless otherwise noted.

Eastern/central-Premium alfalfa, large squares, $180, large rounds, $135-$145; good, large squares, $165-$180, large rounds, $100-$115; fair, large squares, $100-$125. Premium grass hay, large rounds, $100-$105, small squares, $160-$170; good, large rounds, $80-$90. Good brome grass, small squares, $7.50/bale. Cane, large rounds, $80-$100. Cornstalks, large rounds, $52.50-$60. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 17% protein, $270, 15% protein, $250.

Platte Valley-Good alfalfa, large rounds, $100-$110. Cane, large rounds, $75-$80. Cornstalk bales, $60-$65. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $140-$145. Ground and delivered alfalfa-stubble mix, $130-$135. Ground and delivered cornstalks, $95-$110. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% of or better at $220.

Western-Premium alfalfa, large squares, $175-$180; good, large squares, $160, large rounds, $132.50. Premium alfalfa grass mix, large squares, $230-$255. Straw, large squares, $80. Ground and delivered alfalfa, $150-$155. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $ 235.

In South Dakota, East River and West River areas, alfalfa and grass steady.

East River-Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $200-$230; premium, large rounds, $165-$190; good, large rounds, $140-$150; fair, large rounds, $120-$130. Utility, large rounds, $85-$100. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $205, 17% protein $215. Alfalfa meal 17%, $225. Good grass, large rounds, $130-150; fair, large rounds, $105-$120. Utility, large rounds, $85-$100. Premium alfalfa grass mix, small squares, $175; good, large rounds, $135-$150; fair, large rounds, $120. Straw, large rounds, $100, large squares, $120-$130. Millet hay, large rounds, $120. Cornstalks, large rounds, $34/bale, $50-$60/ton.

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-Premium alfalfa, large rounds, $152.50-$162.50; good, large rounds, $135-$150; fair, large rounds, $122.50-$130. Premium grass, large rounds, $160-$170; good, large rounds, $140-$157.50; fair, large rounds, $125-$137.50. Premium alfalfa grass mix, large rounds, $180. Utility, large rounds, $40. Cornstalks, large rounds, $77.50.

In Minnesota, prices were generally steady.

Supreme alfalfa, small squares, $230, large rounds, $180-$190; premium, large rounds, $155-$175, large squares, $155; good, large rounds, $150; fair, large rounds, $125. Premium grass, small squares, $195, large rounds, 8 loads, $150-$170; good, large rounds, $130-$145; fair, large rounds, $110-$125. Premium alfalfa-grass mix, large rounds, $170-$190; good, large rounds, $155. Straw, small squares, $5.50/bale, large rounds, $46/bale. Corn stalks, large rounds, $34-$44/bale.

In Wyoming, all reported hay sold steady. Demand and buyer inquiry was good this week from local and out of state buyers.

Eastern Wyoming-Good alfalfa, large squares, $155. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets, 15% protein, $235-$245.

Central/western Wyoming-Premium alfalfa, small squares, $200-$215; good, large square, $135-$140, small squares, $165. Premium alfalfa orchard grass, large squares, $190, small squares, $225. Good rye/alfalfa/orchard grass mix, large squares, $170. Straw, large squares, $50-$60. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk, $230-$240, bagged $280.

In Colorado, hay trade activity light on moderate demand. No report for the week Feb. 18-22 due to mandatory employee training. This report is the last report available.

Northeast-Supreme alfalfa, large squares, $200, small squares, $300-$335, retail/stable. Premium alfalfa grass, small squares, $345, retail stable. No reported quotes for all other classes of hay.

Southeast-Supreme alfalfa, medium squares, $280, retail/stable, small squares, $255, retail/stable. Good haygrazer, medium squares, $180. No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

San Luis Valley-No reported quotes from all other classes of hay.

Southwest-Premium grass, 3-tie 90#, $355, 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 inquires took a step up this week. Demand has been good for quite some time as supplies are generally light. Hay prices are steady.

Supreme alfalfa, RFV 185 $200-$250, small squares, $7-$10/bale; premium, RFV 170-180, $175-$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, $40-$75. Good bromegrass, $120-$150; fair/good, $60-$100. Wheat straw, small squares, $3-$6/bale. Corn stalks, large rounds, $50-$70.

In Oklahoma, alfalfa trade was mostly slow. Demand was moderate at best, much lighter than recent weeks. Movement was light to moderate.

Central-Premium alfalfa, large squares, $200-$230; good, large squares and rounds, $180-$200; fair, $150-$170. Good Bermuda grass hay in 4×6 through 5×6 bales, $60-$70/bale. Good mixed grass hay, 5×5 and 5×6 bales, $50-$60/bale. Mixed grass $90-$100. Teff grass, 5×6, $100.

Eastern Oklahoma-Alfalfa, no recent sales confirmed. Good Bermuda grass 5×6 bales, $60-$70/bale, few loads grass delivered, $180/ton. Teff grass 5×6 bales, $100/bale. Mixed grass hay, 4×5 bales, $55-$65.

Western Oklahoma-Premium alfalfa, large square bales, $200-$225; good, large rounds and squares, $180-$200, good delivered, $220-$230. Grinding hay, $140-$150. Good hay grazer, $100/ton, few by the hale 5×5 1/2 bales at $85. Good mixed grass, rounds, $90-$110/ton. Mixed grass, 5×5 1/2 to 5×6 bales, $55-$70/bale. Good teff gras 5×6 bales, $100/bale.

In Texas, all hay classes traded fully steady on light to moderate movement.

Panhandle/High Plains-Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered $270-$280, small bales delivered, $315-$330; good/premium, large squares, $220-$270. Ground and delivered to feedlots, average $220-$235, calf, $235-$240. Alfalfa wheat mix, ground and delivered, $175-$195. Good/premium coastal bermuda, large bales, delivered, $230-$240. Wheat, large bales, delivered, $175-$200. CRP, large bales, delivered, $85-$100. Millet, large bales, delivered, $125. Cotton burrs, $85-$95.

Far west Texas/Trans Pecos-Premium/supreme alfalfa, small squares, delivered local or FOB, $330-$360, large squares, FOB, $275-$280.

North/central/east-Premium/supreme alfalfa, large squares, delivered, $290-$310. Good/premium coastal bermuda, small squares, FOB, $297-$400, large rounds, FOB $140-$200; fair/good, large rounds, $120-$140.