Here’s the weekly hay report from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. As always, if you have hay to sell or need hay, please post a comment to this article.
ALFALFA HAY: Alfalfa hay prices are steady and movement is slow to
moderate. Cooler temperatures and scattered rainfall continues to ease the
affects of the drought in the southeastern half of the state. Much more rain is
needed though. The fourth cutting of alfalfa has been cut in most areas of the
state where drought has not affected the growth.
GRASS HAY: Grass hay prices are steady and movement is moderate. The
scattered rainfall and cooler temperatures along with forecasted widespread rain
will have many producers planting wheat for fall pasture soon. Producers
looking for hay to purchase or have hay to sell can access the hay directory on
the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture’s website at www.oda.state.ok.us, or call
the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Hay Hotline at 1-800-580-6543.
ALFALFA:
CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quality small squares 190-210 per
ton, large squares 115.00-130.00 per ton, large rounds 110.00-125.00. Good
quality small squares 150.00-170.00 per ton, large squares 110.00-120.00,
large rounds 100.00-110.00. Fair quality large squares 90.00-100.00 per ton.
Fair large rounds 80.00-90.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY:
CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay in large round bales 55.00-75.00 a
ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of
the field or bale pile (spot) 70.00-90.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to
feedlots (short haul) 105.00-125.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:
CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quality small squares 110.00-140.00
per ton, large squares 65.00-85.00 a ton, large rounds 60.00-80.00. Good
quality small squares 85.00-100.00 per ton, large rounds 50.00-70.00 per ton.
Fair quality 45.00-60.00 per ton.
Alfalfa guidelines
Quality ADF NDF *RFV **TDM-100% **TDN-90% CP
Supreme <27 <34 >185 >62 >55.9 >22
Premium 27-29 34-36 170-185 60.5-62 54.5-55.9 20-22
Good 29-32 36-40 150-170 58-60 52.5-54.5 18-20
Fair 32-35 40-44 130-150 56-58 50.5-52.5 16-18
Utility >35 >44 <130 <56 <50.5 <16
*RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula. **TDN calculated using the western
formula. Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect
feeding value. Values based on 100 % dry matter (TDN showing both 100% & 90%).
Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of sale (usage).
Grass Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair 5- 9
Utility Under 5
Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding value.
Values based on 100% dry matter. End usage may influence hay price or value
more than testing results.
