Hay Markets
Montana Hay Report
Billings, MT Friday May 10, 2019 USDA Market NewsWeekly Montana Hay Report
| Alfalfa: | Supreme: | Small squares, 200.00-250.00 |
| Large rounds, 110.00 | ||
| Premium: | Large rounds, 120.00 | |
| Small squares, 200.00 | ||
| Good: | Large squares, 120.00-135.00 | |
| Large rounds, 100.00-110.00 | ||
| Fair/Good: | Large squares, 105.00-125.00 | |
| Large rounds, 80.00-100.00 | ||
| Small squares, 125.00-140.00 | ||
| Utility: | Large rounds, 70.00-80.00 | |
| Grass/Alfalfa: | Good: | Small squares, 180.00 |
| Fair: | Large rounds, 80.00-100.00 | |
| Small squares, 120.00-130.00 | ||
| Utility: | Large squares, 70.00-90.00 | |
| Grass: | Premium | Small squares, 200.00 |
| Good: | Small squares, 185.00 | |
| Large rounds, 110.00 | ||
| Fair: | Large rounds, 75.00-85.00 | |
| Small squares, 130.00 | ||
| Utility: | Large rounds, 70.00 | |
| Timothy Grass: | Premium: | Small squares, 225.00-240.00 |
| Good: | Small squares, 160.00-180.00 | |
| Barley Straw: | Large squares, 40.00-45.00 | |
| Large rounds, 40.00-45.00 | ||
| Wheat Straw: | South central: | Large squares, 35.00-40.00 |
| Northern: | Large squares, 35.00-40.00 |
Compared to last week: Alfalfa hay sold generally steady. Hay sales continue to be light this week. Many producers are saying first cutting is behind schedule as cooler weather across the state has slowed growth this spring. Rumblings of new crop contracts continue this week however most producers are holding out hoping for higher prices. Offerings of 110.00-115.00 are showing up across much of western Montana, however most producers are passing hoping for higher prices later this summer. Ranchers are still feeding hay due to a slow spring as pastures are just starting to get enough growth in eastern and central Montana to turn out pairs. This continues to help ranchers feed through existing supplies, however, round supplies continue to be large. All prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.
Wyoming, West Nebraska, and SW South Dakota Hay Report
Torrington, WY Thu Apr. 25, 2019 USDA - WY Dept of Ag Market NewsWyoming and South Dakota Hay Report
| Eastern Wyoming | ||
| Alfalfa: | Good | Large squares 150.00 - 160.00 |
| Good | Large rounds 130.00-140.00 |
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| Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets 15% protein | 255.00 | |
| Central and Western Wyoming | ||
| Alfalfa: | Premium | Small squares 200.00-215.00 |
| Grass: | Fair to Good | Large squares 125.00 |
| Straw | Large squares 50.00-60.00 | |
| Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes | Bulk 230.00-240.00, bagged 280.00 | |
| Western South Dakota | ||
| Alfalfa: | No Reported Sales | |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix: | No Reported Sales | |
| Grass: | No Reported Sales | |
| Oat Hay: | No Reported Sales | |
Wyoming
Compared to last week all baled hay sold steady. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets and alfalfa hay cubes sold steady. Buyer inquiry was good with several out of state buyers looking for hay. A lot of hay has been
shipped to the eastern side of the USA and those buyers appear to be short bought in hay resources. All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted.
South Dakota
Compared to last week: Hay prices steady with very few reported sales this week. Wet ground conditions continue to make it very difficult to get hay transported. Demand remains very good for all types of hay and bedding. Rain and scattered snow expected this weekend making yard conditions continue to be poor. All hay and straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.
