State-By-State Hay Markets
Colorado—In Dec. 19 report, compared to the last report, rade activity light on moderate demand. Prices mostly steady. Due to the upcoming holidays, the next available report will be Jan. 15.
Missouri—In the Dec. 18 report, feeding season is underway for most everyone at this point. Hay prices are doing what they typically do in a year where there is a surplus. Mid to lower quality hay is harder to move and prices are weak to lower, higher quality suitable for dairy or horse interest is harder to find and prices are steady. The Missouri Department ofAgriculture 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. 18 report, compared to two weeks ago, all reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was mostly light instances moderate in some areas for bales of forage. Good demand for dehy and suncured pellets for regrinding into feed products. Reports of quite a lot of 2024 hay sitting around the state plus a rather large supply of 2025 hay along with several thousands bales of cornstalks. Most of the cornstalk bales are taking the excess trash off fields but are adding a surplus of roughage to a market that is already saturated with product to market. Some livestock owners are supplementing feeding in the cold snap this month, but overall tonnage fed has been quite a lot less for most Decembers compared to previous years. The next report release will be on Jan. 15.
Oklahoma—In the Dec. 19 report, compared to the last report, movement is at a standstill to steady. The next report release will be on Jan. 2.
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.
