Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 11/23/12

Grass hay of poor to fair quality is available throughout the state
although sales of this less desirable product are limited. Dairy quality
hay is also seen in a moderate supply but with a hefty price tag keeping
those sales limited as well. The bulk of hay produced falls between these
two extremes and has a light supply with moderate demand. Prices are steady
for all types. 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 

Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 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