Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 10/26/12

Hay movement in Missouri is limited at this time. Sellers are either out
of product or holding tight to their supplies as we peer ahead to winter.
Buyers are feeling more confident about their ability to make it to spring
grass and have ceased shopping for a while. As is typical for the time of year
both the supply and demand for hay could change quickly based on the weather.
Prices are currently steady. The 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) 200.00-275.00
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 

Fair to Good Quality Bromegrass 120.00-135.00
Fair Quality Bromegrass 80.00-120.00 

Good quality Sudan grass 155.00-165.00

Fair to Good quality Prairie grass 110.00-135.00

Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale, 25.00-35.00 large round

Corn Stalks/Stover 60.00-100.00 per ton, 35.00-45.00 large round 


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