KO_GR310
OKLAHOMA HAY MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Thu May 23, 2019 Oklahoma Dept. of Ag Market News

Alfalfa trade and movement remains very light as rain and storms continue
to impede haying activities. Demand was moderate to good for first cutting
alfalfa. A large percentage of first cutting offerings are rain damaged,
over mature or both. A good amount of wheat hay may still be put up but the
window for best quality wheat hay is over. Too few sales confirmed this week
for a full market but overall steady undertone noted. Oklahoma entered this
haying season with the lowest hay stocks on hand since 2012, according to
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Market News continues to maintain an online hay directory for both in-state
and out-of-state hay producers.  The directories are on the ODAFF homepage
at www.oda.state.ok.us. Producers wishing to list hay are encouraged to call
at 1-405-522-3753 or email jack.carson@ag.ok.gov. 

Alfalfa
Central Oklahoma: New crop Premium quality last reported 200.00. 

Eastern Oklahoma: No recent sales confirmed.  

Western Oklahoma: New crop Premium quality alfalfa first cutting large square
bales 195.00-200.00.  Seven loads new crop bunk hay 160.00.

Old Crop Grass Hay 
Central Oklahoma: No sales confirmed. 

Western Oklahoma:  New crop wheat hay 80.00-90.00 per ton, mostly 85.00. 
Good quality mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per ton. Mixed grass 5 X 5 1/2
to 5 X 6 bales 55.00-70.00 per bale. 

Eastern Oklahoma:  Mixed grass hay in 4 x 5 bales 55.00-65.00 per bale.  

Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted.

Alfalfa Quality Guidelines
Quality       ADF     NDF   *RFV/RFQ   **TDN-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%).
  
Source: Oklahoma Dept of AG-USDA Market News, Oklahoma City, OK
Jack Carson Telephone (405)-522-3752   Market Recording 405-621-5533 
Internet: http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreport/ok_gr310.txt