State-By-State Hay Markets
Colorado—In Dec. 4 report, compared to the last report, trade activity light on moderate demand. Small squares and medium square 3×3’s of horse hay sold unevenly steady. The next available report will be Dec. 18.
New Mexico—In Nov. 26 report, compared to the last report, the hay market appeared steady to firm. As the season winds down, New Mexico is finishing it’s last cut. There appears to be a pretty good inventory available for winter sales. This is the last report for this year. The next report will be around the first of May 2026.
Missouri—In the Dec. 4 report, the first snow provided a slight boost to hay movement and demand. The supply of hay is moderate to heavy and at this time there isn’t any concerns with feed availability. Even though the growing season is over winter moisture is needed before spring arrives. Prices are mostly steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory at https://apps.mda.mo.gov/haydirectory or visit the University of Missouri Extension feed stuff finder at https://feedstufffinder.org.
Nebraska—In the Dec. 4 report, compared to last report demand remains mostly light with some buyer inquiry picking up in the east after the snow last weekend. Dehy operators still cutting alfalfa that has been dormant and making it into dehy pellets. Reporting either side of a ½ ton per acre after going through the dehydration chamber. Interesting, this late in the year are most of the alfalfa is still rather green. Some farmers continue to bale cornstalk residue. But, not as many cornstalk bales sitting around the area as previous years.
Oklahoma—In the Dec. 5 report, compared to the last report, We have seen some movement, but not enough to call it steady. Cattle are still selling, and most barns are still full of hay. The next report release will be on Dec. 19.
Texas—In the Nov. 14 report, compared to the last report, hay prices were steady with good demand. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the next available hay report will be Dec. 12.
South Dakota— In the Nov. 14 report, compared to last report, Light demand for all types of hay currently. Corn harvest finishing up as some areas were a little slower waiting for corn to dry down in the field.
Wyoming— In Nov. 26 report, compared to two weeks ago, hay prices sold steady. Demand was moderate, instances good demand from out of state buyers.
Montana— In Nov. 28 report, compared to two weeks ago, Hay sold unevenly steady. A two tier market is starting to develop as hay in the northern portion of the state has seen prices remain steady to firm while the same class of hay sold in the southern portions of the state have softened over the past few weeks. Sales have been limited on light demand. Many producers in the southern portion of the state continue to hold onto supplies as demand has been very light.
