Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 06/27/2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Hay season is wildly inconsistent this growing season. Pasture conditions are being seen as fair, but grass quality is low. There are several areas of the state where the number of uncut fields is much higher than those that are baled. Hay supply is moderate, demand is moderate, 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 Missouri Regional Fescue Seed Prices (06/26/2014) Compared to last week, bids were steady to 2.00 lower. In some areas dry weather has allowed harvest to progress rapidly and their season is almost complete. Most areas of the state, however, are only just beginning as small frequest rains are delaying harvest. Those locations who are receiving seed have indicated a low yielding crop, with less than ideal quality. (Dry: Moisture 12-14% - Wet: Moisture greater than 14%) (Prices per lb.) Southwest, Northeast, Central, South Central, Northwest, and Southeast: .26-.28 wet, .26-.30 dry. 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