Missouri Weekly Hay Summary - Week ending 03/12/2010

A week of average to slightly above temperatures reassured farmers hopes 
that someday winter will end. Many especially those in the lower 1/3 of the 
state even noticed a slight tint of green. The down side is warmer 
temperatures have resulted in deep mud and unpaved roads becoming quite 
difficult for travel in areas. Hay piles, especially in the northern 1/3 of 
the state which has had a very difficult winter, are very small if not 
non-existent. Many farmers are counting and recounting bales left in the hay 
pen and comparing the projected feeding days left trying to just survive 
till grass time. The supply of hay is light to moderate, demand moderate, 
and prices steady. Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory 
available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or for a directory, 
visit, http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory (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) 150.00-185.00 
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV170-180) 140.00-175.00 
Fair to Good quality Alfalfa (RFV130-170) large round bales 75.00-140.00 
Small, Large squares 90.00-150.00 
Good quality mixed Alfalfa and grass small square bales 3.50-5.00 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 30.00-50.00 per large round bale

Good to Premium Mixed Grass hay 60.00-120.00 
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 40.00-80.00 
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 15.00-40.00 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
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_GR310.txt

        For more Grain Market News: 
        www.ams.usda.gov/LSMarketNews

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