Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 11/05/10

Farmers had to pull out the heavy coats a couple mornings this past week as 
Mother Nature has hinted winter is on the way. Several farmers now taking 
inventory of their hay supply but as is typical for the state few will get 
real excited till the first flurries of the year begin to fall. Much of the 
state appears to be in good shape as far as hay supply is concerned as the 
feeding season approaches. The exception would be the southeast past of the 
state that is likely to be trucking significant amounts of hay in over the 
winter. State wide hay supply is moderate to heavy, currently demand is 
light, and hay prices are 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) 150.00-170.00 
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


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