State-By-State Hay Summary

Colorado—In the Jan. 16 report, compared to last report, trade activity and demand light. No comparable trades from the prior week.
Missouri—In the Jan. 23 report, compared to last report, hay prices are unevenly steady to weak. The supply of hay is moderate to heavy, and demand is light to moderate. The week started with the coldest weather of the year so far making for some headaches as producers tried to get trucks and tractors running to feed. It also prevented the possibly of hay movement combined with the fact many roads and hay lots still had ice and snow cover. Even though there is a lot of hay being fed there continues to be a surplus of hay available to the market at the current time.
Nebraska—In the Jan. 23 report, compared to last report, all reported hay sold steady. Demand is relatively light for this time of year. Mostly open winter and only a weekend blast of arctic air this month has left a lot of unsold hay sitting in the field. Dryness is in the back of everyone’s mind and in some of their speaking but overall, there will be carryover hay at new crop time. Carryover hay will lose tonnage, get damage if there is a lot of rain this spring if it’s not covered or in a shed especially on the large square bales. Warmer temperatures on the horizon next week so hay feeding might be dwindling to almost nothing in some areas.
Oklahoma—In the Jan. 17 report, compared to the last report, demand for hay remains light to good demand and prices remain steady. Trade is up a little from the previous report. The availability of Oklahoma hay remains high as most hay producers still have barns full of hay. Cold winter air is expected to move over most of the state with possible snow chances. Next report will be released Jan. 31.
Texas—In the Jan. 24 report, compared to last report, hay prices are steady across all regions. Hay demand picked up as a result of the cold weather, but movement has been limited due to road conditions. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, temperatures were cooler than normal for the region this week with most areas 5 to 10 degrees below normal. It was mostly a dry week throughout the region with only areas of southern Texas recording above-normal precipitation. Next report will be released Feb. 7.
South Dakota—In the Jan. 24 report, compared to last report, some of the coldest air of the year settled into the region over the last week. December and January are the driest months of the year and deficits are accumulating with little to no precipitation over the last several weeks. Conditions will continue to be monitored for further degradation in the region.
New Mexico—As of the Nov. 22, 2024 report, the hay season was complete. No more reports will be issued until spring 2025.
Wyoming—In the Jan. 23 report, compared to the last report, movement has increased from the last report. Producers are saying demand has been slow all over Wyoming. According to the Wyoming Crop Progress Report, as of December 2024, hay and roughage supplies were rated at 82% adequate in the state. Pasture and range is 21% good condition and 45% fair condition, winter wheat is 4% good condition and 59% fair condition, all livestock is 68% good condition.
Montana—In the Jan. 24 report, compared to last report, hay sold generally steady. Hay prices are stagnant as lighter cow inventories and a mild start to winter have helped ranchers conserve hay. Recent cold weather and snow has helped increase interest in hay, but much of these sales remain on an as need basis. A large volume of hay remains on the market. Many ranchers still have large supplies of hay on hand and are showing light demand for hay as a result.