Jefferson City, MO    Thu Nov 05, 2009    MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Hay Summary - Week ending 11/06/2009

Warmer and drier weather put all hands in the grain fields this past week, so
the hay market and movement were at a standstill, as if they weren’t already,
but just another reason on which to lay the blame for a poor hay market. Hay
prices are steady to weak. Hay demand is light the supply is heavy. Missouri
Department of Agriculture has a hay hotline available for both buyers and
sellers. To be listed, or for a directory, call 1-800-877-4HAY (4429) or visit
http://www.mda.mo.gov/pdf/MOHayDirectory.pdf (All prices f.o.b. and per ton
unless specified and on most recent reported sales prices listed as round bales
based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs)

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV>185) 150.00-180.00
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV170-180) 140.00-175.00
Fair to Good quality Alfalfa (RFV130-170) large round bales 80.00-140.00
Small, Large squares 100.00-150.00
Good quality mixed Alfalfa and grass small square bales 3.50-6.50 per bale;
30.00-60.00 per large round bale.

Good to Premium quality Prairie hay mostly small squares 80.00-125.00
Fair to good quality Prairie hay mostly large round bales 35.00-75.00

Good to Premium quality Brome 90.00-150.00; Good quality Brome 50.00-120.00
Fair quality Brome some mixed with grass 25.00-50.00 per large round bale

Good to Premium Mixed Grass hay 75.00-125.00
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 40.00-80.00
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 20.00-40.00 per large round bale

Fair to Good quality Bluestem 40.00 per large round bale

Fair to Good quality Bermuda grass 70.00-100.00 per ton

Good quality Timothy Hay 3.50-5.00 per small square bale

Wheat straw 2.00-4.00 per small square bale


Source: MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Jefferson City, MO
        Tony Hancock, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
        24 Hour Recorded Report 1-573-522-9244