KO_GR310
OKLAHOMA HAY MARKET REPORT
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Thu Aug 08, 2019 Oklahoma Dept. of Ag Market News

Alfalfa and hay trade trending lower this week.  Triple digit temperatures 
have producers worried about yields.  Rain has finally arrived across most 
of the state.  Many producers are choosing to cut early and take a loss on
overall tonnage.  Blister beetles are becoming a severe concern to higher 
end Alfalfa feeders. 

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 1-405-232-5425 or email OklahomaCity.LPGMN@usda.gov. 

Alfalfa
Central Oklahoma:  Supreme quality small squares 13.00-14.00 per bale. Premium 
quality 250.00, delivered. Fair quality 4X5 Round 110.00 per bale.
 
Eastern Oklahoma: Supreme quality 265.00.  Premium quality 250.00 delivered.
 
Western Oklahoma: Supreme to premium quality large square bales 185.00-190.00 
per bale. Grinding hay 85.00-100.00.

Grass Hay 
Central Oklahoma: Good quality Bermuda grass in 4 X 6 through 5 X 6 bales 
mostly 65.00-75.00 per bale, 115.00 delivered. Good quality small squares 
Bermuda grass 9.00 per bale out of barn, 6.00 out of the field.  Good quality
mixed grass hay 5 X 5 through 5 X 6 bales 65.00 per bale. Load of old crop 
prairie hay 50.00 per bale delivered.
 
Western Oklahoma:  Good quality Bermuda grass in 4 X 6 through 5 X 6 bales 
100.00-120.00. Wheat hay 90.00 per ton.

Eastern Oklahoma:  Good grass hay 4 X 5 bales 35.00-40.00 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
Telephone (405)232-5425   Market Recording 405-621-5533 
Internet: http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreport/ok_gr310.txt