Once again this week most reporters to USDA continue to note light volumes and moderate demand at best. Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid (FOB) for selected states at the end of the day on Friday, July 3. Also check the USDA Hay Market Prices site for additional locations.
Alfalfa hay prices reported to USDA from selected locations
Forage Quality
Location
Premium+
Good
Fair
Colorado
$200-205
$175-195
$100-125
Iowa
$140
$120-135
$115-120
Kansas
$160-220
N.A.
$80-90
Minnesota
$145
N.A.
$80-90
Missouri
$150-200
$120-160
$100-120
Montana
N.A.
$150
$110
Nebraska
N.A.
$80-130
$70-80
New Mexico
$180-220
$170-180
N.A.
Oklahoma
$150-185
$120-130
N.A.
Oregon
$230-250
$200
$170
Pennsylvania
$250-320
N.A.
N.A.
South Dakota
$180-200
$110-170
$100-140
Texas
$200-300 (del)
$195-200
$170-195

Grass hay prices reported to USDA from selected states
Forage Quality
Location
Premium+
Good
Fair
Kansas
N.A.
$60-100
$60-65
Minnesota
N.A.
$110-115
$70
Missouri
N.A.
$75-95
$40-65
Montana
$180
$100
N.A.
Oregon
$250
$210
$190
Pennsylvania
$235-260
$210-245
$130-195
South Dakota
N.A.
$110-115
$100-105
Texas
$190-265
$120-165
N.A.