Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 05/09/2014

   Most tractors are busily pulling planters and readying fields for grain
crops, but there have been reports of a few cutting hay this week. 
Missouri's wheat may be behind the five year average, but its condition
appears to be better than some other states. While pastures in most regions
are in in fair to good shape, other areas of the state are facing a stock 
water shortage and poor pasture conditions. Hay supply is moderate, demand 
is light and prices are 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 price listed as round bales 
based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 
lbs).


Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 150.00-190.00
Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00
Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-120.00 
 
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 75.00-95.00
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 40.00-65.00
Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 20.00-35.00 per large round bale 

Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 50.00-70.00

Wheat straw 3.00-5.00 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
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/JC_GR310.txt