USDA Hay Market Prices - June 16, 2015

By Hay and Forage Grower

Most reporters to USDA noted light volumes as new crop alfalfa was being harvested in much of the country. Often there were not tests on all quality levels. Some locations mentioned that demand was still good. Below are some alfalfa prices being paid FOB (freight on board) for selected locations. 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
Central Utah $175-190 $140-170 $100-135
Central Oklahoma $150-195 $130-140 N.A.
South Central Kansas $170-195 $120-130 $90-100
Corsica, SD N.A. $145-160 $130
Rock Valley, IA $140-155 $120-135 $100-110
Missouri $150-190 $120-160 $100-120
Northern Illinois $185-200 $150 $130