Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 08/03/12

While livestock producers continue to look for available hay, many have
now also begun to seek alternative feeds. Everything from food factory
waste to whatever can be rolled up off of failed crops is being considered.
Demand for all types of hay remains very good, supplies are very light and
prices are higher. 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)


Premium Alfalfa (RFV 170-185) 175.00-275.00
Fair to Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-170) 160.00-225.00 
 
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 100.00-190.00
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 100.00-145.00
Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 55.00-95.00 per large round bale 

Good quality Bromegrass 150.00-225.00
Fair quality Bromegrass 125.00-160.00

Wheat straw 2.00-6.00 per small square bale, 25.00-35.00 large round

Corn Stalks 60.00-100.00 per ton 

CRP Hay 60.00-80.00 per ton 

Soybean Bales 125.00-170.00 per ton 


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