USDA Hay Market Prices - June 30, 2015

By Hay and Forage Grower

Most reporters to USDA continue to note light volumes as new crop alfalfa and grass is being harvested. Below are some alfalfa and grass prices being paid (FOB) for selected states. Also check the USDA Hay Market Prices site for additional locations. USDA Hay Market Prices - June 30, 2015
Alfalfa hay prices reported to USDA from selected locations
Forage Quality
Location
Premium+
Good
Fair
New Mexico
$200-220
$175-190
N.A.
Montana
N.A.
$120-140
N.A.
Oklahoma
$150-175
$130-140
$75-85
Colorado
$175-205
N.A.
$120
Iowa
$140-160
$120-135
$90-118
South Dakota
$180
$115-138
$98-110

Grass hay prices reported to USDA from selected locations
Forage Quality
Location
Premium+
Good
Fair
Montana
$180
$120
$110
Colorado
$150
$110
N.A.
South Dakota
N.A.
$105-135
$78-100
Iowa
$130-138
$110-118
$90-108
Pennsylvania
$240-275
$220-265
$180-210
Alabama
$90-130
$70-75
N.A.