State-By-State Hay Summary
Colorado—In the Dec. 12 report, compared to last report, trade activity and demand light. Small squares of horse hay steady.
Missouri—In the Dec. 12 report, compared to last report, the hay market is basically in some sideways movement with prices unevenly steady. The supply of hay is moderate to heavy, and demand is light to moderate. Colder weather seems have settled in for the winter. Most all farmers are feeding at least a little at this point although feeding needs will continue to increase for a while as winter progresses until full diets are met.
Nebraska—In the Dec. 12 report, compared to last report, reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was light to moderate with the best demand coming from backgrounding lots. Weather remains relative nice for this time of year. Some ranchers are supplementing hay as fall or winter pastures lack appropriate nutrients compared to normal. Cows on cornstalks continue to graze without much supplementation. Some year-old hay continues to hit the market. The last hay report of 2024 Dec. 19 and reporting will resume Jan 9, 2025.
Oklahoma—In the Dec. 6 report, compared to the last report, trade continues to be slow to steady. Oklahoma still has an abundance of hay and the supply is still greater than the demand. Continuous rain through November has weakened the drought and helped with ponds and crops. Next report will be released Dec. 20.
Texas—In the Dec. 13 report, compared to last report, hay prices are mostly steady across all regions. Hay movement and demand have picked up. Livestock producers across all regions have began supplemental feeding as cool season grasses have enter dormancy. Key rains and abnormally warm temperatures in the Panhandle and portions of the North have offered the winter wheat crop a key boost, giving livestock producers hope for a good winter grazing season. However in other regions of the state drought conditions have intensified. Next report will be released Jan. 3, 2025.
South Dakota—In the Dec. 13 report, compared to last report, the market has slowed down and weather is colder. According to NASS, South Dakota Pasture and Range Report as of Nov. 24, pasture and range conditions rated 26% very poor, 28% poor, 29% fair, 17% good, and 0% excellent.
New Mexico—As of the Nov. 22 report, the hay season was complete. No more reports will be issued until spring 2025.
Wyoming—In the Dec. 5 report, compared to the last report, according to producers movement and demand is light for this time of year all over Wyoming. According to the NASS Wyoming Crop Progress Report, as of Nov. 24, other hay second cutting is 93% harvested, pasture condition is 8% good condition and 22% fair condition. There will be no report Dec. 12.
Montana—In the Dec. 13 report, compared to last report, hay sold generally steady. Hay movement remains very slow. Warm weather and open pastures have allowed ranchers to keep cows out on pasture and even some up at higher elevations. Hay usage remains drastically curbed due to warm weather and limited snowfall. Supplies of hay remain heavy across much of the state. Demand from horse hay buyers remains good, however these sales are mostly single or partial load sales and not a large percentage of the market. Hay producers still have a heavy supply of rained on hay and demand for rain damaged hay is very light. Old crop (2023) hay and straw remains on the market and producers are struggling to move this hay as many report offerings are under production cost. Some sales of old crop hay continue to be seen.
