Several state reporters from across the U.S. commented that producers had finished or were near finishing their last cuttings of alfalfa and/or grass. Still very modest movement of hay relative to pre
The fall harvest season continues the trend of reduced activity as many farmers are engaged in other field activities. Haymaking equipment has been put away in many parts of the country; expectations
Prices for all hay and alfalfa declined about $10 per ton from July to August in the most recent NASS Agricultural Prices report. In most states, prices either remained steady or declined. Alfalfa pri
In terms of market movement...it's not much, but several reporters noted somewhat improved demand over last week. Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB per ton
The low demand beat goes on . . . Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB per ton (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected
The steady, low volume trend rolls on. Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB per ton (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below)
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the day on Friday,
Alfalfa hay prices continue to drop in most states according to the most recent Agricultural Prices report released August 31 by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
Most states continue to note relatively light demand and a lack of Premium or better quality hay being sold. Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB
Hay sales and demand remain steady, though sale volumes are still comparatively weak in many areas. Wildfires in the West are still causing miserable air quality conditions and longer hay dry do
Many states noted that hay sales were slow to steady this week. Wildfires in the western U.S. are creating hazy, overcast conditions that are making it difficult to cure hay in the field
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports that acres of alfalfa and alfalfa-grass mixtures in the U.S. declined by 108,000 from 2014 to 2015. The August 1 forecast pegs current
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB (except for those noted as delivered, which is indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the end of the day on Friday
Hay movement is somewhat sluggish in many areas as dairy quality hay remains hard to find. At least one report indicated that sellers were holding onto inventories in hopes of higher prices. Below are
The National Agricultural Statistics Service released their June 2015 hay price summary last week with the expected result of most states showing lower hay prices for June compared to May
Continued light trade and a shortage of dairy quality hay for many reporting states. More new crop hay now being offered, but most of it is of lower quality. Some reports indicated that recent weather
This week's precipitation maps paint a bit brighter picture than what has been the case during the past two months. Summary of Drought Monitor from USDA/NOAA: This U.S. Drought Monitor week
Light trade and meager amounts of dairy quality hay continue this week in many states. Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB (freight on board) for selected states
Light trade and meager amounts of dairy quality hay this week in many states. Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid (FOB) for selected states at the end of the day on Friday, July
