JC_GR310
Jefferson City, MO Thu Oct 09, 2008 MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News

Missouri Weekly Hay Summary - Week ending 10/10/2008

Farmers around the state continue to bale fall hay. Some farmers have
now taken three cuttings off some fescue fields which is unheard of in
Missouri. Hay movement remains slow at the current time. Outside pressures
from the economy and eroding grain markets applying significant pressure
on hay prices. Hay prices steady to weak. The supply is moderate to heavy
and demand is light to moderate. The Missouri Department of Agriculture
has a hay hotline available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or
for a directory, call 1-800-877-4HAY (4429) or visit
http://www.mda.mo.gov/pdf/MOHayDirectory.pdf (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)

Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV>185) 170.00-215.00
Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV170-180) 150.00-175.00
Fair to Good quality Alfalfa (RFV130-170) large round bales 90.00-150.00
Small, Large squares 100.00.00-160.00
Good quality mixed Alfalfa and grass small square bales 3.50-6.50 per bale;
40.00-80.00 per large round bale.

Good to Premium quality Prairie hay mostly small squares 80.00-125.00
Fair to good quality Prairie hay mostly large round bales 40.00-75.00

Good to Premium quality Brome 90.00-150.00; Good quality Brome 60.00-120.00
Fair quality Brome some mixed with grass 30.00-50.00 per large round bale

Good to Premium Mixed Grass hay 80.00-150.00
Good quality Mixed Grass hay 50.00-100.00
Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 30.00-50.00 per large round bale

Fair to Good quality bluestem 40.00 per large round bale

Fair to Good quality Bermuda grass 50.00-65.00 per large round bale
70.00-100.00 per ton.

Good quality Timothy Hay 3.50-5.00 per small square bale

Wheat hay 50.00-70.00; Wheat straw 2.50-4.00 per small square bale

Source: MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Jefferson City, MO
Tony Hancock, Market Reporter, 573-751-5618
24 Hour Recorded Report 1-573-522-9244
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