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. |
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