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USDA Montana Hay 04/26 13:15
AMS_2769
Montana Direct Hay Report
Released on April 26, 2024
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 04/26/2024
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(04/15/2024)
Tons:
Hay 3320 951 525
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Total 3320 951 525
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Compared to last week: Hay sold generally steady.
Several loads of hay continue to sell to buyers looking for hay incase
a severe drought develops.
Many locations remain dry and mountain snowpack is well below average.
According to USDA NRCS the latest Snow water equivalent map showed all
of the state well below normal.
The Sun-Teton-Marias and the upper Missouri basins were the lowest with
48% and 39% of normal respectfully according to the latest map released
April 25th.
Much needed moisture is being seen today (Friday) in many locations across
the southern and far western portions of the state.
Additional rain is forecast to start the week as well.
Demand from Canadian buyers was very good this week as several loads
sold to Canada for immediate use.
Many Canadian buyers report dry conditions and lots of winter kill on
cover crops which are normally used for spring grazing.
Supplies of hay remain heavy which is keeping hay prices near steady.
Some producers are content to carry hay over into the next crop year
and hope demand continues to improve.
The best demand for feeder quality (utility and fair) hay remains around
$130.00-150.00/ton delivered.
Demand for straw is light as heavy straw supplies continue to be seen
especially in the northern portion of the state.
According to the drought monitor 39.72% of the state is in Moderate drought
or worse, up 4.32% from last week.
12.69% of the state is in an Severe drought or worse, unchanged from last week.
1.47% of the state is in Extreme drought or worse, up 0.97% from last week.
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 2000 120.0-130.0 122.5 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 50 150.0 150 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 120 180.0 180 F.O.B.-
Feedlot/dairy
Alfalfa Utility Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 1000 110.0 110 F.O.B.
Grass Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 150 80.0 80 F.O.B. CRP
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