Hay Markets
Montana Hay Report
Billings, MT Friday, Nov 19, 2021 USDA Market News Weekly Montana Hay Report| Alfalfa: | Good/Premium: | Large squares, 300.00-325.00 |
| Alfalfa: | Good/Premium: | Large rounds, 300.00 |
| Alfalfa | Fair/Good: | Large squares, 250.00 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Good: | Large squares, 175.00 |
| Timothy: | Good/Premium: | Small squares, 360.00 |
| Straw: | Wheat: | Large squares, 100.00 |
Compared to last week: Hay sold fully steady. Demand for hay remains very good. A portion of ranchers continue to search for hay however this has started to slow. Limited sales were seen this week. Hay continues to sell out of neighboring states and Canada; delivered prices for these offerings continue to be 285.00-325.00. Producers are starting to market dairy quality hay. Initial asking prices are 350.00-375.00 per ton with most offerings testing over 175 RFV. Several producers have yet to market any of their dairy quality hay. Market activity this week was slow on limited offerings. According to the drought monitor 100% of the state is in Moderate drought or worse; 92.82% of the state is in severe drought or worse, down 7.18% from last week. 68.91% of the state is in extreme drought or worse, down 0.77% from last week. 23.16% of the state is in an exceptional drought up 0.91% from last week.
Wyoming Hay Report
Torrington, WY Nov 4, 2021 USDA - WY Dept of Ag Market News Wyoming Hay Report| Eastern Wyoming | ||
| Alfalfa | Good | Large squares, 210.00 |
| Alfalfa | Pellet 15% Suncured | 315.00 |
| Central and Western Wyoming | ||
| Alfalfa | Premium | Small squares, 240.00-280.00 |
| Alfalfa | Good | Large squares, 200.00 |
| Alfalfa | Cubes | 300.00-320.00 |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix | Premium | Large squares, 300.00 |
| Alfalfa/Orchard Mix | Premium | Small squares, 250.00 |
| Barley | Good | Large squares, 180.00 |
Compared to last week all reported forages sold steady. Demand is good for all types and classes of hay.