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.
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. ven 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 Dec. 12 report, compared to the last report, ay prices were steady to higher with good demand. Isolated degradation did occur in Texas’ southwestern Panhandle as well in northeastern Oklahoma as lack of precipitation continues to stress soils and lead to lower streamflows. Due to the holidays, the next available hay report will be Jan. 9.
South Dakota— In the Dec. 12 report, compared to last report, light to moderate demand for all types of hay. Good demand for corn stalks and straw. Winter weather moved into the region Demand for hay is starting to improve as the weather has been cold and snowy, more cold on the way for the weekend as the next Alberta clipper moves through with temps plunging to -20°F.
Wyoming— In Dec. 11 report, compared to two weeks ago, all reported hay sales sold fully steady. Demand was moderate to instances good on large squares and round bales with very good demand for small square bales. Many loads of small squares getting shipped to the eastern side of the USA and to the local markets. Quite a lot of good or better hay has been sold with several tons of the lower quality hay sitting around the state waiting for a grinder or even a rancher to purchase the hay. The next released report will be Jan. 8.
Montana— In Dec. 12 report, compared to two weeks ago, Hay sold steady to 10.00 higher. A two tier market continues to be seen as hay in the northern and western portions of the state continues to be the highest priced. Hay in the southern portions of the state are starting to see some price increases but remains below hay in Northern and far western Montana. Demand for round bales is very good as many ranchers report that they are hard to find.
Several sets of hay in rounds outsold the same hay off the same farms in squares. Producers report strong 10.00-20.00 per ton premiums willing to be given for hay in rounds. Sales were more active this week as winter weather helped spur some buying. Additionally several producers report that ranchers are active in buying hay for tax purposes. This has also helped spur some demand for hay. According to the drought monitor 47.06 of the state is in Moderate drought or worse, down 5.57% from 2 weeks ago. 20.46% of the state is in an Severe drought or worse, down 5.87% from 2 weeks ago. 3.70% of the state is in Extreme drought or worse, unchanged from 2 weeks ago. 0% of the state is in Expectational drought, unchanged from 2 weeks ago. Notably, 64.76% of the state is abnormally dry, down 4.92% from 2 weeks ago.
