Hay Markets
Montana Hay Report
Billings, MT Apr 25, 2025 USDA Market News Weekly Montana Hay Report| Alfalfa | Good | Medium Squares: 130 |
| Alfalfa | Fair | Large Squares: 85 - 110 |
| Grass | Good | Medium Squares: 135.00 |
| Grass | Fair | Medium Squares: 120.00 |
| Timothy Grass | Premium | Small Squares: 240.00 |
| Timothy Grass | Good | Small Squares: 210.00 |
Compared to last week: Hay sold fully steady. Supplies continue to move across the state as producers push to sell hay. Trucks are moving all across the state as producers have priced hay to move. Larger hay sales over 500 ton continue to sell with discounts to smaller sales. Producers are offering buyers discounts if they take larger quantities as they continue to move through supplies. Supplies have decreased over the last few weeks but remain moderate in most locations. Valley rain and mountain snow continue across the state this week, however most locations received very light totals. Demand remains good for grass hay and mixed hay as ranchers search for grass to get cows and calves to turnout time. Demand for higher quality hay has improved some as cows get picky with the arrival of spring. Demand for hay in the eastern portion of the state has improved in recent weeks as dry conditions are beginning to become worrisome for ranchers. Many locations continue to miss spring rains that western and central Montana have seen this spring. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week. According to the drought monitor 37.93% of the state is in Moderate drought or worse, up 2.75% from last week. 10.82% of the state is in an Severe drought or worse, 1.84% lower than last week. 1.72% of the state is in Extreme drought or worse, unchanged from last week. 0% of the state is in Expectational drought, unchanged from last week. Notably, 65.43% of the state is abnormally dry, up 2.24% from last week.
Wyoming Hay Report
Torrington, WY April 24, 2025 USDA - WY Dept of Ag Market News Wyoming Hay Report| Eastern and Central Wyoming | ||
| Alfalfa | Premium | Cubes: 375.00 - 420.00 |
| Alfalfa Pellets - 15% Suncured | Supreme | 260.00 |
| Alfalfa | Premium | Large Squares: 170.00 |
| Alfalfa | Good | Large Rounds: 150.00 |
| Alfalfa | Utility | Large Squares: 105.00 |
| Western Wyoming | ||
| Alfalfa | Supreme | Small Squares: 225.00 - 270.00 Cubes: 380.00 |
| Alfalfa | Good/Premium | Small Squares: 200.00 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Premium | Small Squares: 265.00 - 270.00 |
| Orchard Grass | Premium | Large Squares: 200.00 |
| Timothy Grass | Premium | Small Squares: 265 |
Compared to last week all reported hay sales sold steady. Demand was mostly light to instances moderate.
Sellers are starting to let go of some tonnage since new crop will be here before we know it and they all need space in hay barns for the 2025 product. Some producers still have some 2023 sitting around the farm.
Per NASS, week ending April 19, sugar beets planted is at 33% completed compared to 35% for last year. Corn planted is at 1% compared to 3% last year. Barley emerge is at 27% compared to 41 last year.
Few reports of some sprinkles or very light rain across different areas from visiting with hay producers.
