Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 09/02/11

Pasture conditions decreased slightly this week and topsoil
moisture remains a concern for all but the Northwest district of
the state.  While we are experienceing warmer temperatures this 
week, fall is creeping into the morning air and will begin to
linger into the day soon.  Hope remains that much of our pasture
will recover the sharp decline from the brutal summer heat.   
Hay demand is light. Supply is moderate.  Prices are firm.
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/ or for current listings of hay 
http://agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (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) 150.00-190.00 
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV170-180) 130.00-170.00 
Fair to Good quality Alfalfa (RFV130-170) 80.00-120.00 
Good quality mixed Alfalfa and grass 40.00-80.00

Good to Premium quality Prairie hay 80.00-120.00
Fair to good quality Prairie hay 40.00-80.00

Good to Premium quality Brome 100.00-150.00 
Good quality Brome 80.00-120.00
Fair quality Brome mixed with grass 35.00-75.00

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 

Premium to Supreme Quality Timothy 4.00-7.00 per small square bale
Good quality Timothy Hay 3.00-6.00 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
        Sarah Wilkinson, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
        24 Hour Recorded Report 1-573-522-9244
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_GR310.txt