The majority of farmers have now put hay equipment up for the year as 
many are now thinking of grain harvest. Farmers in the southern half of 
the state have welcomed rains in hope for a revitalization of pastures. 
Many have been forced to cull some of the herd in south central MO as 
that area seen the most prolonged dry spell and made the decision to cut 
the herd rather than truck in hay to feed. The supply of hay is moderate, 
demand light to 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) 150.00-175.00 
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV170-180) 140.00-160.00 
Fair to Good quality Alfalfa (RFV130-170) large round bales 75.00-120.00 
Small, Large squares 90.00-140.00 
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 80.00-120.00
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 60.00-100.00 
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 40.00-70.00 
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 20.00-40.00 per large round bale

Good quality Bermuda grass 80.00-120.00 per ton

Premium to Supreme Quality Timothy 5.00-6.50 per small square bale
Good quality Timothy Hay 3.50-5.00 per small square bale

Wheat straw 2.00-5.00 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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