Livestock, Hay, & Grain 

Market News 

Moses Lake, WA 

(509)765-3611

Jack Getz, John Welty, Greg Sanders, 

Lisa Whitney & Robin Castro 

For week ending November 12, 2004 

Volume 07 No. 11-02

National Hay, 

Feed & Seed 

Weekly Summary

Alfalfa hay guidelines, used with visual appearances and intent of sale: Relative Feed Value (RFV); Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF); Crude Protein (CP) 

*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%).

Quality ADF NDF *RFV **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

CALIFORNIA HAY: Tons FOB: 15,935; Last Week: 17,418; Last Year: 16,756; Delivered: 7,890; Last Week: 4,885; Last Year: 7,575.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ALFALFA: FOB Barn/Stack: 2,150; Tons Delivered: 715; Premium and Supreme Alfalfa lightly tested near steady. 

Demand good and supplies very limited with most coming from out of state. Fair and Good Alfalfa steady to firm in light test. Demand good supplies 

light to moderate. Retail and stable hay steady to firm. Demand good and supplies light to moderate with most coming out of barns now. The 

weather this past week limited new sales and movement of hay, as rain showers moved through area. Most producers have their hay production 

wrapped up for the year, few still have hay in the field or in the stack that hasn’t been moved.

ALFALFA TON RANGE AVG ALFALFA TONS RANGE AVG 

No. & So. Sacramento Valley – Prices Fob Escalon-Modesto-Turlock – Delivered

Good Retail Oats 50 95.00 95.00 Supreme 150 170.00- 177.50 

Good/Prem Retail/ Light 200 130.00- 136.25 Premium 25 165.00 165.00 

Good/Prem Stable Heavy 75 130.00- 140.00 Fair 100 135.00- 137.50 

Sacramento Valley: Alfalfa Cubes: Good Retail Oats 50 115.00- 120.00 

Premium 54-55 TDN 225 120.00- 123.33 

Fair < 53 TDN 100 100.00 100.00 

Tracy-Patterson-Stockton– Prices Fob

Supreme 75 160.00 160.00 

Petaluma – Delivered 

Premium 75 170.00 170.00 

Good 50 150.00 150.00 

Fair 50 135.00 135.00 

Northern Inter-Mountain Areas – Prices Fob 

Good Retail Oats 100 90.00 90.00 

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA other hay: 1,540 tons of other hay. 

Premium Alfalfa, rain damage, 138.00 delivered. Oat hay, dairy accounts, 

118.00 delivered. Tracy, Patterson, Stockton: Fair Alfalfa, light weeds, 

grass and/or rain damage 75.00 FOB. Utility Alfalfa, major weeds, grass 

and/or rain damage 35.00 FOB. Oat hay, dairy accounts, 105.00 FOB. Sac 

Valley: Utility Alfalfa, major weeds, grass and/or rain damage 50.00 FOB. 

Orchard/Fescue/Rye mix, retail accounts, 140.00 FOB. Wheat straw, retail 

accounts, 2.50 per bale FOB. Rice straw, erosion control, 2.00 per bale 

FOB. Northern-Inter-Mountains: Good to Premium Alfalfa, export accounts, 

105.00-110.00 FOB. Orchard hay, retail accounts, 140.00 FOB. 

CENTRAL CA. ALFALFA: FOB Barn/Stack: 6,035; Tons Delivered: 4,800; Premium and Supreme Alfalfa steady to 5.00 higher, in limited test. 

Demand good and supplies light with most supplies coming from out of state. Fair and Good Alfalfa steady to 5.00 higher. Demand moderate to 

good and supplies light. Lots of movement of hay that has been previously sold. Retail and stable hay steady to 5.00 higher, demand good and 

supplies moderate. Rainy weather over the past week has limited the amount of new sales and movement of hay. Most producers pretty much done 

for the year as far as baled hay goes, some still would like to get some green chop taken care of but the rainy weather has kept the field wet in some 

areas.

ALFALFA TON RANGE AVG ALFALFA TON RANGE AVG 

Kern County - Prices Fob Tulare-Visalia-Hanford-Bakersfield- Delivered

Good Retail Oats 125 125.00 125.00 Supreme 1,750 186.00-200.00 198.00 

Premium Retail/ Light 1,000 155.00 155.00 Fair 1,500 125.00-140.00 135.00 

Good/Premium Retail/ Light 4,725 140.00-150.00 147.94 Good Retail Oats 50 142.00 142.00 

Good Retail/ Light 75 135.00-150.00 145.00 Premium Retail/ Light 1,000 199.00 199.00 

South-Central Coastal Area: Delivered Western Fresno – Madera – Firebaugh- Fob

Good/Prem Forage Mix 100 170.00-175.00 172.00 No new sales confirmed. 

Premium Retail/ Light 50 198.00 198.00 

Good/Prem Retail/ Light 100 170.00-180.00 175.00 

Premium Stable Heavy 50 185.00 185.00 

Good/Prem Stable Heavy 50 175.00 175.00 

Los Banos-Dos Palos - Prices Fob 

Supreme 75 160.00 160.00 

Hanford-Corcoran-Tulare 

No new sales confirmed. 

CENTRAL CA other hay: 1,335 tons of other hay. Fair Alfalfa, rain 

damage, 70.00-75.00 delivered. Hanford, Corcoran, Tulare: Alfalfa/wheat 

hay, retail accounts, 135.00 FOB. Kern: Premium Alfalfa, Organic, rain 

damage, 80.00 FOB. Premium Alfalfa, rain damage, 70.00-75.00 FOB. 

Utility Alfalfa, major weeds, grass and/or rain damage 52.00-62.00 FOB. 

Wheat straw, dairy accounts, 52.00 FOB. Western Fresno, Madera, 

Firebaugh: Premium Alfalfa, rain damage, 110.00 FOB. Premium Alfalfa, 

grassy, 135.00 FOB. Good Alfalfa, light weeds, grass and/or rain damage 

90.00 FOB. Los Banos, Dos Palos: Green chop Alfalfa, in windrow, 36.00 

FOB. South-Central Coastal Area: Oat hay, retail accounts, 200.00; #2 

Oat hay 145.00-150.00 delivered. Wheat straw, erosion control, 4.00 per 

bale delivered. 
2 National Hay, Feed & Seed Summary 

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: FOB Barn/Stack: 7,550; Tons Delivered: 2,175; Supreme Alfalfa steady in limited test in Antelope Valley, 

Premium not tested. Good demand and supplies light. Fair and Good Alfalfa not well established, as sales light in number. Demand good and 

supplies light to moderate. Producers trying to get started on fall hay production but weather has been a limiting factor. Retail and stable hay 

steady to firm. Good demand and supplies moderate with most coming out of barns now.

ALFALFA TON RANGE AVG ALFALFA TON RANGE AVG

Imperial Valley – Prices Fob Antelope Valley-Mojave Desert - Prices Fob 

Good 350 100.00-110.00 102.50 Supreme 2,075 135.00-145.00 135.36 

Fair 1,050 100.00 100.00 Good/Prem Forage Mix 600 160.00-200.00 164.17 

Good/Premium Retail light 175 140.00-145.00 142.86 Premium Retail light 900 160.00-170.00 160.56 

Good Retail light 50 130.00 130.00 Good/Prem Retail light 50 155.00 155.00 

Good/Prem Stable/Heavy 125 130.00-135.00 132.00 Good Retail light 50 120.00 120.00 

Good Stable/Heavy 75 100.00 100.00 

Chino Valley-Los Angeles – Delivered

Good 375 132.00-135.00 132.73 

Fair 775 120.00-132.00 127.90 

Good/Prem Forage Mix 50 170.00 170.00 

Premium Retail light 250 170.00-180.00 177.00 

Good/Premium Retail light 425 165.00-175.00 166.18 

Premium Stable/Heavy 50 170.00-174.00 172.00 

Blythe-Parker - Prices Fob 

Good 200 100.00-105.00 102.50 

Good/Prem Retail light 50 140.00 140.00 

Good Retail light 50 135.00 135.00 

Good/Prem Stable/Heavy 200 110.00 110.00 

Good Stable/Heavy,outsidestacks 200 80.00-90.00 85.00 

SO. CA. other hay: 1,650 tons of other hay. Fair Alfalfa, light 

weeds, grass and/or rain damage 80.00 delivered. #1 Timothy 

hay, retail/stable/racetrack accounts, 295.00; #2 Timothy hay 

180.00-244.00 delivered. Bermuda hay, retail accounts, 140.00 

delivered. Antelope Valley, Mojave Desert: Premium Forage mix 

hay, retail accounts 8.00-10.00 per bale FOB. Good to Premium 

Forage mix hay, retail accounts 7.00-8.00 per bale FOB. Premium 

Alfalfa hay to retail accounts 8.00-8.50 per bale FOB. Good to 

Premium Alfalfa hay to retail accounts 7.00-8.00 per bale FOB. 

Imperial Valley: Bermuda hay, retail accounts, 110.00-120.00 

FOB. #2 Bermuda hay, stable accounts, 90.00 FOB. Wheat straw, 

retail accounts, 1.75 per bale FOB. Blythe, Parker: Fair Alfalfa, 

light weeds, grass and/or rain damage 82.00 FOB. 

Northwest Direct, WA-OR-ID Weekly Feeder Cattle 11/12/04 

Feeder Cattle: 300; Last Week: 700; Year Ago: 3,250. Feeder cattle 

not established this holiday shortened week, however a lower 

undertone was noted. Trade very slow due to many interests 

receiving previously contracted video and direct cattle and a 

shortage of trucks to ship the cattle, with light to moderate demand. 

Prices are FOB weighing point with a 1-4 percent shrink or equiv. 

and with a 2-3 cent slide on calves and a 3-6 cent slide on yearlings. 

 Feeder Steers: Med and Large 1-2: 700-750 lbs 100.00 FOB OR. 

 Feeder Heifers: Med and Large 1-2: 450-500 lbs 116.00 FOB ID.

USDA AMS, Moses Lake, WA 509-765-3611 

NATIONAL DAILY BOXED BEEF CUTOUT & BOXED BEEF CUTS 

11/11/04 Based on negotiated prices and volume of boxed beef cuts 

delivered in 0-21 days and on average industry cutting yields. 

Values reflect U.S. dollars per 100 pounds. ***This report is based 

on information provided by companies that agreed to continue to 

participate in Livestock Mandatory Reporting on a voluntary basis.*** 

Boxed beef cutout values firm on moderate demand and offerings. 

Select and Choice rib, chuck, round, and loin cuts steady to firm. 

Beef trimmings firm on light to moderate demand and offerings. 

 CHOICE CHOICE CHOICE SELECT SELECT SELECT 

 600-900 600-750 750-900 600-900 600-750 750-900

Current Cutout Values: 

 130.60 132.88 130.41 124.89 125.92 124.94 

Change from prior day: 

 0.41 0.63 0.55 0.53 0.04 0.73 

USDA Market News Service, Des Moines, IA 515-284-4460 

Arizona/California/Nevada Direct Feeder Cattle Review

Nov 12, 2004 Confirmed: 6,400; Trade slow. Feeder steers 1.00-

2.00 lower. No sales heifers reported. Fair interest and inquiry. 

Cattle over 600 lbs 1 percent, no heifers. Unless otherwise stated, 

prices fob shipping point with 2-3 percent shrink or equivalent with 5-

10 cent slide on calves, 3-6 cent slide on yearlings from base weight. 

Delivered prices include freight, commissions and other expenses. 

 Feeder steers: Medium and Large 1-2 366 lbs 131.40, ct.; 500 lbs 

112.00, ct.; 790 lbs 100.00, ct. Medium and Large 2-3 275 lb 

Holsteins 140.00-154.00, ct.-Dec.; 150.00-155.00, Jan.; 151.00-

155.00, Feb.; 153.00, Mar.; 300 lbs 132.00-143.00. 

USDA Market News, Phoenix, AZ Don Perkins, 602/275-7980 

 Afternoon National Slaughter Cattle Review 11/11/04

This report is based on information provided by companies that 

agreed to continue to participate in Livestock Mandatory Reporting 

on a voluntary basis. Trade active on good demand in all major 

feeding areas. Compared to last week live sales in the Southern 

Plains traded 3.00-4.00 higher at 85.00, and in the Northern Plains 

2.00-3.00 higher at 83.00-85.00. Dressed sales in Nebraska traded 

2.00-4.00 higher than last week at 130.00-134.00. Negotiated sales: 

Confirmed: 85,131 Week ago: 39,179 Year ago: 5,117 

Week to Date: 163,535 Week ago: 74,650 Year ago: 65,119 

Negotiated: prices paid for Domestic Slaughter steers and heifers: 

(Information derived from the 5 area weighted average LM_CT100) 

 Live basis Steers Heifers 

Over 80% Choice 80.50-84.00 avg 83.41 83.00-85.50 avg 84.29 

65 - 80% Choice 81.00-85.75 avg 84.07 83.00-85.00 avg 83.96 

35 - 65% Choice 82.00-85.75 avg 84.87 82.00-85.50 avg 84.89 

0 - 35% Choice 83.50-85.00 avg 84.96 85.00-85.00 avg 85.00 

 Dressed basis Steers Heifers 

Over 80% Ch 130.00-132.00 avg 130.39 129.00-132.00 avg 130.49 

65 - 80% Ch 130.00-134.00 avg 132.42 128.50-132.00 avg 130.32 

35 - 65% Ch 128.50-135.00 avg 130.82 128.50-134.00 avg 131.72 

0 - 35% Ch 128.50-128.50 avg 128.50 -- ---

USDA Market News Service, St Joseph, MO 816/238-0678

NATIONAL DAILY DIRECT HOGS

PLANT DELIVERED 11/11/04

NEGOTIATED PURCHASE 

(Including Packer Sold) 

Barrows & Gilts 

(carcass basis): 19,853 

Compared to Prior Day's closing 

weighted average, 1.48 higher. 

Base Price Range $63.00 - $80.00, 

Weighted Average $75.02 

Base Market Hog 185 lb Carcass Basis 

(0.9-1.1 inch back-fat, 6 sq. in. loin/2.0 depth) 

 This report is based on information provided by companies that 

agreed to continue to participate in 

Livestock Mandatory Reporting on a voluntary basis. 

USDA Market News, Des Moines, IA 515-284-4460 
3 National Hay, Feed & Seed Summary

OREGON AREAS – November 12, 2004 Tons: 5,590; Last 

Week: 24,400; Last Year: 6,175.

CROOK, DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, WASCO COUNTIES: 1,710 

tons confirmed. Premium and Supreme Alfalfa sales steady in a thin 

test. Demand good with limited supplies. Fair and Good Alfalfa not 

tested this past week. Demand light with moderate supplies. 

Retail/feed store/horse hay sales limited, few sales steady. Demand 

light to moderate with light to moderate supplies.

Alfalfa Domestic Sales:

Supreme 3⁄4, ton 500 125.00 125.00 

Premium 3⁄4, ton 150 120.00 120.00 

1,060 tons of other hay. 5th cutting Supreme Alfalfa, one ton bales, 

high moisture, to dairy account 120.00 FOB. Orchard grass, large 

bales, rain damage, to stock cow account 85.00 FOB. Export grass 

straw, large bales 35.00-40.00 FOB. Sales to feed store, horse, 

goats, llama and alpaca mostly 2-3 tie bales and small truckloads: 

Premium Alfalfa 120.00-125.00 FOB. Premium Orchard 120.00-

125.00 FOB. 

SOUTHERN OREGON, KLAMATH BASIN: 950 tons confirmed. 

Not enough confirmed sales on any class of hay for an adequate 

market test. Demand for tested hays good with very limited 

supplies. Demand for feeder hay improving somewhat but 

undamaged hay is in firm hands. Supply light to moderate. Hay with 

faults moderate to heavy. Retail/feed store/horse hay sales very 

quiet with no confirmed sales reported. Demand light with light to 

moderate supplies. 

Alfalfa Domestic Sales:

Supreme 2-3 tie 200 140.00 140.00 

Supreme midsize 210 125.00 125.00 

540 tons of other hay. Fair to Good Alfalfa, midsize bales, rain 

damage, to feedlot account 85.00 FOB. Fair Alfalfa, 2 tie bales, rain 

damage, to feedlot account 80.00 FOB. Fair Alfalfa, 3 tie bales, 

2003 crop, to stock cow account 70.00 FOB. Organic grass, large 

bales, to dry cow account 100.00 FOB. Sales to feed store, horse, 

goats, llama and alpaca mostly 2-3 tie bales and small truckloads: 

Fescue grass 80.00 FOB. 

LAKE COUNTY: 390 tons confirmed. Not enough confirmed sales 

on any class of hay to test. Demand for dairy quality hay good with 

supplies very limited. Demand for feeder/dry cow hay moderate with 

light to moderate supplies. Retail/feed store/horse hay sales very 

limited with too few sales to test trends. Demand light with light to 

moderate supplies.

Alfalfa Domestic Sales:

Supreme 3⁄4, ton 330 120.00 120.00 

60 tons of other hay. 1st cutting alfalfa, 3 tie bales, rain damage, to 

dairy account 120.00 FOB. Sales to feed store, horse, goats, llama 

and alpaca mostly 2-3 tie bales and small truckloads: Meadow 

grass 110.00 FOB. 

HARNEY COUNTY: 600 tons confirmed. Not enough confirmed 

sales this past week to test trends. Demand moderate with limited 

supplies available. Retail/feed store/horse hay sales very quiet with 

no confirmed sales reported. Demand light to moderate with light to 

moderate supplies. 

Alfalfa Domestic Sales:

Premium midsize 300 105.00 105.00 

300 tons of other hay. Premium Alfalfa, midsize bales, rain 

damage, to dairy account 95.00 FOB. Triticale and Alfalfa (40%) 

blend, midsize bales, to buffalo account 70.00 FOB.

EASTERN OR. (BAKER, MALHEUR, WALLOWA CO.): 1,940 

tons confirmed. Too few confirmed sales on any class of hay to test 

trends. Demand light as weather conditions remain wet and several 

producers continue to wait for dry weather so they can get their hay 

raked, baled, and out of the fields. Some hays have been down 

over 30 days and some hay is still standing. With time running out, 

some producers are looking for other options to try and salvage 

their crops. Retail/feed store/horse hay sales very quiet, no 

confirmed sales. Demand light with light to moderate supplies. 

EASTERN OR. continued: 

Export Alfalfa sales to move in 60 days unless noted: 

Good mid/ton 600 70.00 70.00 

Alfalfa Domestic Sales:

Good midsize 880 85.00 85.00 

460 tons of other hay. 4th cutting Supreme Alfalfa, midsize bales, 

high moisture, to dairy account 110.00 FOB. 1st cutting Alfalfa, 

2003 crop, 3/4 bales, to dry cow account 75.00 FOB. Export 

Timothy, #2 dairy 115.00 FOB. 

USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA 509-765-3611

WASHINGTON/OREGON (Columbia Basin) November 12, 

2004 Tons: 9,283; Last Week: 7,800; Last Year: 7,500. Premium 

and Supreme Alfalfa mostly steady. Demand good with limited 

supplies. Good Alfalfa mostly steady, fair not tested. Demand light 

to moderate with moderate to heavy supplies. Retail/feed 

store/horse hay sales fully steady. Demand good with light to 

moderate supplies. 

Quality, Size Ton Price Range Avg Price 

Export Alfalfa sales to move in 60 days unless noted:

Premium 2 tie 200 130.00 130.00 

Premium 3 tie 1,650 120.00-128.00 125.09 

Premium midsize/ton 150 105.00 105.00 

Good midsize/ton 2,200 85.00-88.00 86.64 

Alfalfa, domestic sales:

Supreme 2-3 tie 30 130.00 130.00 

Supreme midsize/ton 1,500 120.00-123.00 120.60 

Premium 2-3 tie 60 110.00 110.00 

Premium midsize/ton 200 115.00 115.00 

3,293 tons of other hay. Premium Alfalfa, 2 tie bales, rain damage, 

to export account 110.00-115.00 FOB. Good to Premium Alfalfa, 2 

tie/midsize/one ton bales, rain damage, to feedlot account 65.00-

75.00 FOB. 5th cutting Alfalfa, in windrow 50.00 FOB. Sales to 

feed store, horse, goats, llama and alpaca mostly 2-3 tie and small 

truckloads: Premium Alfalfa 125.00 FOB. Good to Premium Alfalfa 

100.00 FOB. Premium Orchard 130.00-135.00 FOB. Premium 

Orchard and Alfalfa blend 130.00 FOB. Premium Orchard and 

Alfalfa blend, rain damage 100.00 FOB. Fescue grass 105.00 FOB. 

Wheat straw 50.00 FOB. 

USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA 509-765-3611 

IDAHO – November 12, 2004 Tons: 21,100; Last Week: 6,500; 

Last Year: 15,700. Premium and Supreme Alfalfa steady. Demand 

good with light supplies. Fair and Good Alfalfa steady to firm. 

Demand light to moderate with moderate to fairly heavy supplies. 

Retail/feed store/horse hay sales remain mostly steady in thin test. 

Demand light, light to moderate supplies. Wet weather conditions 

haven’t changed much. Some 4th and 5th cutting still in windrow 

on west side and some 3rd cutting down on east side of state. 

Quality, Size Ton Price Range Avg Price 

Export Alfalfa sales to move in 60 days unless noted:

Premium 3 tie 1,000 100.00 100.00 

Good midsize/ton 500 80.00 80.00 

Alfalfa, domestic sales:

Supreme midsize 2,330 125.00-135.00 126.29 

Premium midsize 11,025 100.00-105.00 104.80 

Good midsize/ton 2,270 75.00-90.00 81.96 

Fair midsize/ton 785 65.00-75.00 70.80 

3,190 tons of other hay. 1st cutting Alfalfa, some cheat grass, 3 tie, 

to dairy account 115.00 FOB. Premium Alfalfa, one ton/midsize, 

rain damage, to dry cow account 70.00-80.00 FOB. Good Alfalfa, 2 

tie, rain damage, to stock cow account 70.00 FOB. Good Alfalfa, 

one ton, rain damage, to feedlot account 60.00-64.00 FOB. Feed 

store & horse accounts sale on covered hay, mostly 2-3 tie: Good 

to Prem. Alfalfa 95.-100.00 FOB. Good Alfalfa 85.-90.00 FOB.

USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA 509-765-3611
4 National Hay, Feed & Seed Summary 

September 2004 - CALIFORNIA - Cubes

Inbound Hay & Cubes by County & State

Note: *Totals may not be exact due to rounding

Destination 

County AZ NV UT other Total 

Fresno 15 15 

Inyo 21 21 

Kern 25 23 48 

Los Angeles 88 88 

Merced 93 93 

Orange 90 90 

Riverside 50 68 13 131 

San Bernardino 25 25 50 

San Diego 24 24 

San Joaquin 46 46 

San Mateo 25 25 

Santa Cruz 24 24 

Stanislaus 16 16 

Tulare 70 70 

Export 1,331 7695 23 9,049 

TOTAL 0 1,655 8,010 124 9,789 

border stations; Alturas, Benton, Blythe, Dorris, Long Valley, 

Needles, Redwood Hwy., Truckee, Vidal, Winterhaven, Yermo

2004 year-to-date Exports – Quantities in Short Tons 

ALFALFA HAY (Double Compressed): 

CUBES (Suncured & Dehydrated): 

OTHER HAY (Whether or not Double Compressed) 

From California Ports 

 JAPAN OTHER 

COUNTRIES TOTAL 

JAN 81,377 28,839 110,217 

FEB 70,888 25,561 96,449 

MAR 72,783 30,449 103,231 

APR 66,038 20,763 86,801 

MAY 59,449 17,169 76,619 

JUN 59,444 17,482 76,926 

JUL 54,335 16,225 70,559 

AUG 52,934 22,486 75,419 

SEP 61,292 21,561 82,853 

From Washington & Oregon Ports 

JAN 112,749 37,393 150,142 

FEB 120,107 42,636 162,742 

MAR 148,737 39,202 187,939 

APR 146,772 37,747 184,520 

MAY 138,558 21,935 160,493 

JUN 109,386 38,841 148,226 

JUL 99,403 21,762 121,165 

AUG 101,657 27,184 128,841 

SEP 102,344 35,946 138,290 

CUMULATIVE 1,658,252 503,181 2,161,433 

US Dept. of Commerce; 

 Cumulative totals may not be exact due to rounding. 

 

National Fresh Turkeys 11-10-04 

Fresh Turkeys, U.S. Grade A, Delivered To First Receivers (Prices 

Reflect Turkeys With Timers) Week of Nov 15, 2004 

 

 Price (cents/lb.) Volume (lbs.)

Priced At Time Of Sale 

8-16 lbs. 88.21 17,454,000 

16-24 lbs. 92.08 14,272,150 

Price To Be Determined 

8-16 lbs. -- 280,000 

16-24 lbs. -- 280,000

 Total Volume: 32,286,150 

Fresh Turkeys With Timers Or Equivalent, U.S. Grade A Del. First 

Receivers, Eastern Region, Cents Per Pound, Week of 15-Nov-2004 

 Hens (8-16#) Toms (16-24#)

 Price Pounds(000) Price Pounds(000)

Sales (Promotions Included) 

 86.98 4220 87.21 2785 

Sales (Promotions Not Included) 

 86.98 4220 87.21 2785 

Sales (Promotions Only) 

Sales (Price To Be Determined) 

Usda/Ams Poultry Programs, Market 

News Des Moines, Ia 

515.284.4471 

 

September 2004 - CALIFORNIA - BALES

Inbound Hay and Cubes by County & State

Note: *Totals may not be exact due to rounding

Destination 

County AZ NV UT OR ID Other Total

Butte 155 155

Del Norte 184 184

El Dorado 23 23

Fresno 235 1,387 26 25 1,673

Glenn 23 13 437 473

Humboldt 916 916

Inyo 175 175

Kern 2,060 810 929 3,799

Kings 783 428 26 1,237

Lassen 188 188

Los Angeles 25 326 351

Madera 104 104

Marin 158 130 288

Medoccino 25 15 40

Merced 2,727 51 127 26 2,930

Modesto 23 23

Nevada 76 76

Orange 90 90

Placer 461 461

Plumes 122 122

Riverside 1,630 179 2,528 4,337

Sacramento 406 75 481

San Bernardino 10,576 372 908 52 11,908

San Diego 50 50

San Francisco 24 24

San Joaquin 2,434 24 268 24 2,749

San Luis Obispo 8 8

Shasta 25 129 154

Sierra 77 77

Siskiyou 209 209

Solano 489 80 569

Sonoma 564 359 23 946

Stanislaus 7,542 521 157 50 8,269

Sutter 15 15

Tehama 255 255

Tulare 1,222 4,870 13,263 51 95 19,500

Ventura 25 23 48

Yolo 136 77 213

Yuba 133 155 288

Export 164 1,216 1,380

Totals 15,488 23,329 21,707 3,917 291 52 64,783

border stations; Alturas, Benton, Blythe, Dorris, Long Valley, 

Needles, Redwood Hwy., Truckee, Vidal, Winterhaven, Yermo
5 National Hay, Feed & Seed Summary

MINNESOTA – Pipestone Hay and Straw Auction – Nov. 9, 2004 

Pipestone, MN All prices dollars per ton, except straw, dollars per bale. 

Receipts: 30 Loads; Week Ago: 25 Loads; Year Ago: N/A. One load 

Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large Squares and Large 

Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. All classes steady. Alfalfa: 

Small Squares, 4 loads: Good 70.00-82.50, Fair 62.50-67.50. Large 

Squares, 2 loads: Good 87.50, Fair 57.50. Large Rounds, 3 loads: 

Good 72.50, Fair 62.50-65.00. Grass: Small Squares, 1 load: Fair 

55.00. Large Rounds, 12 loads: Good 60.00-70.00, Fair 52.50, Utility 

37.50-47.50. Straw: Small Squares, 6 loads: 1.25-1.35 per bale. Large 

Rounds: 2 loads: Cornstalks 14.00-15.00 per bale. USDA-SD Dept Ag, 

Sioux Falls, SD 605-338-4061 

NEBRASKA November 11, 2004 Hay sales trended steady to firm, 

with moderate to good demand. Inquiry was up, but no significant 

movement to speak of. Securing trucks for hauling is becoming more 

of a problem. Pellet prices are mostly steady with light to moderate 

demand and movement. Northeast NE: Alfalfa: Premium to Supreme 

(dairy quality) large square bales (RFV 180-190) 120.00-130.00; 

Good to Premium 3X3X8 and large square bales (RFV 160-185) 

110.00-120.00; Good 3X3X8 and large square bales (RFV 150-165) 

100.00-115.00. Good large round bales 50.00-60.00; Fair large round 

bales 45.00-55.00. Alfalfa, ground and delivered to feedlots 65.00-

72.00. Grass Hay: Premium small square bales 123.00-133.00. Good 

small squares 85.00-90.00. Good large round bales 55.00-60.00. 

Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 100.00-106.00. Platte 

Valley of NE: Alfalfa: Premium small square bales 150.00 Supreme 

3X3X8 square bales 130.00. Good 3X3X8 square bales 90.00; Good 

large round bales 60.00-65.00; Fair large round bales 30.00-50.00. 

Alfalfa, ground and delivered to feedlots 65.00-70.00. Dehydrated 

alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 95.00-105.00. USDA NE Dept of 

Ag, Kearney, NE 308-237-7579

NEVADA – November 11, 2004 Trade moderate. Hay prices Steady 

to 5.00 higher. Rains moved through much of the area. Test hay in 

limited supply. Sales for small to large bales. Northern Area: Alfalfa: 

Limited Supreme 125.00-130.00; Premium 120.00; Good 105.00-

110.00; Fair mostly 85.00. Western Area: Alfalfa: Supreme 135.00-

145.00; Premium 120.00; Good retail 110.00-120.00; Fair 100.00-

110.00. Premium alfalfa/grass mix 110.00-130.00. USDA, Phoenix, AZ 

Don Perkins, 602/275-7980 

National Feedstuffs Market: **All prices quoted per ton unless 

otherwise noted** The USDA Market News Service reports feed 

ingredient prices for the week ending November 09, were mixed. 

Soybean Meal was mixed, 80 cents higher to 4.40 lower, mostly steady 

to 4.40 lower. Cottonseed Meal was steady to 3.00 lower, mostly steady. 

Whole Cottonseed was mixed, 1.00 lower to 5.00 higher. Canola Meal 

was 20 cents to 15.00 lower. Linseed Meal was 5.00 to 15.00 higher with 

protein content ranging 34-37 pct. Sunflower Meal was 10.00 higher in 

limited test. Crude Oil were mixed, 79 points lower to 50 points higher. 

Meat and Bone Meal was steady to 10.00 higher with the exception of 

California, which was steady to 5.00 lower. Blood Meal was not 

established. Feather Meal was steady to 10.00 lower, mostly steady. Fish 

Meal was not well tested. Yellow Corn Hominy was mixed, 1.00 lower to 

1.00 higher. Corn Gluten Feed was mixed, 15.00 lower to 10.00 higher. 

Corn Gluten Meal was steady to 5.00 lower, mostly steady. Distillers 

Dried Grains was mixed, 5.00 lower to 5.00 higher. Wheat Middlings 

were steady to 7.00 lower with the exception of Buffalo, which was 3.00 

higher. OILSEEDS: On Tuesday, Nov 09, the Dec Soybean Meal futures 

closed the week 1.20 lower at 149.90. The Dec Soybean Oil futures 

closed 54 points lower at 20.45 cents per pound. Offers of high protein 

Soybean Meal in Central Illinois was 1.00 to 2.00 lower from 147.00-

154.00; Kansas City was 2.40 lower from 143.70-148.70; Minneapolis 

was 80 cents higher from 144.90-149.90; St. Louis was 5.00 

lower from 160.00-165.00; Memphis was 40 cents to 4.40 

lower from 150.70-153.70; Portland was mixed, 20 cents lower 

to 80 cent higher from 169.90-174.90; BN Santa Fe delivered 

Chino Valley was 1.20 to 2.20 lower from 173.90-175.90; 

Union Pacific delivered Chino Valley was 2.20 lower from 

173.90-174.90. Cottonseed Meal FOB the Central San 

Joaquin Valley in California was steady with offers at 

140.00; Kansas City was steady to 3.00 lower from 140.00-142.00; St. 

Louis was steady from 140.00-145.00; Memphis was steady at 120.00; 

Lubbock was steady at 140.00. Whole Cottonseed offers for Nov delivery 

to points in the Pacific Northwest from the Midsouth in single boxcars 

were steady to 1.00 higher from 162.00-180.00. Offers for whole 

cottonseed trans-loaded onto trucks and delivered to Willamette Valley 

dairies during Nov were mixed, 1.00 lower to 5.00 higher from 180.00-

195.00. Trading was slow. Whole cottonseed in Memphis was steady at 

96.00; San Joaquin Valley had offers at 165.00 and bids at 160.00; Los 

Angeles was not available. Offers for Nov delivered Canola Meal, 34 to 

36 percent, rail delivered to points between Portland, Oregon and 

Chehalis, Washington, were 20 cents to 15.00 lower from 129.90-135.00 

for Nov delivery. Offers for canola meal trans-loaded onto trucks and 

delivered to the Willamette Valley during Nov were 20 cents to 14.00 

lower from 139.90-152.00. Linseed Meal, 34-37 pct protein was 5.00 to 

15.00 higher from 115.00-118.00 in Minnesota-North Dakota. Sunflower 

Meal, 23 pct fiber, 28 pct protein was 10.00 higher at 100.00 in a limited 

test in Minnesota-North Dakota. The Soybean Oil was 64 to 79 points 

lower from 22.35-22.70 cents per pound in Central Illinois. Crude Corn 

Oil was 50 points higher from 23.75-24.25 cents per pound. Sunflower 

Oil was limited at 34.45 cents per pound with the basis 1400 points over 

the Dec futures. Crude Sunflower Oil FOB the Gulf was not available due 

to lack of supply. ANIMAL PROTEINS: Meat and Bone Meal in the 

Central U.S. was steady to 10.00 higher from 130.00-140.00; pork was 

145.00; FOB the Texas Panhandle was 5.00 higher from 120.00-135.00; 

Minneapolis was 5.00 higher from 145.00-150.00, Pork was 160.00; St. 

Louis was steady to 5.00 higher from 125.00-130.00; Portland FOB 

production points were steady at 110.00; FOB Central and Northern 

California was steady to 5.00 lower from 105.00-135.00 FOB Los 

Angeles was steady to 5.00 lower from 105.00-135.00. Blood Meal in the 

Central U.S. was not established; Pork ranged 280.00-310.00; FOB the 

Texas Panhandle was not established. Feather Meal in Kansas City was 

steady from 185.00-190.00; Minneapolis was steady from 215.00-220.00; 

Arkansas was 185.00; Mississippi was not established; the 80-85 pct 

protein FOB San Joaquin Valley was 5.00 to 10.00 lower from 225.00-

240.00. Menhaden Fish Meal was not available for FAQ at the Gulf; 

Select was 560.00. FAQ on the East Coast was limited at 540.00; Select 

was 560.00. Mixed Sardine and Anchovy Meal, minimum 64 pct protein, 

delivered to the Chino Valley was not available. CORN FEEDS: Yellow 

Corn Hominy in Central Illinois was steady to 1.00 higher from 48.00-

55.00; Kansas City (Northwest) ranged 58.00-60.00; St. Louis was 

steady from 60.00-65.00; rail delivered California was steady to 1.00 

lower with offers at 100.00. Corn Gluten Feed in Central Illinois was 

steady to 15.00 lower from 33.00-57.00; Kansas City was steady at 

75.00; St. Louis was steady from 62.00-68.00; Memphis was 10.00 

higher at 85.00. Corn Gluten Meal, 60 Pct protein in Central Illinois was 

steady from 225.00-240.00; Kansas City was 5.00 lower at 250.00; St. 

Louis was steady from 255.00-265.00; Memphis was steady at 245.00. 

Distillers Dried Grain prices in Central Illinois was steady to 5.00 lower at 

75.00; Chicago was steady from 76.00-84.00; Lawrenceburg was steady 

at 78.00; Nebraska was steady to 5.00 higher from 85.00-110.00; 

Kansas was 5.00 higher at 110.00; Minnesota was 5.00 higher at 80.00; 

Wisconsin-Eastern Minnesota was steady to 5.00 lower from 70.00-

80.00; rail delivered California points had offers from 1160.00-118.00. 

WHEAT MILLFEEDS: Wheat Middlings in Buffalo was 3.00 higher from 

41.00-46.00; Kansas City was 2.00 to 3.00 lower from 61.00-64.00; 

Minneapolis was 5.00 to 7.00 lower from 45.00-48.00; St. Louis was 

steady to 1.00 lower from 63.00-67.00; Memphis was 6.00 lower at 

55.00. Feed mill offers for wheat millrun for Nov delivery, loaded truck 

FOB the flour mill in Portland ranged 80.00-85.00. Offers for wheat 

millrun truck delivered to Willamette Valley dairies during Nov ranged 

95.00-97.00. Flour mill offers for millrun rail delivered to Portland from 

eastern Washington for Nov was not available. Flour mill offers for millrun 

FOB eastern Oregon flour mills were 75.00 for Nov-Dec 

delivery. Millrun truck delivered FOB San Francisco Bay 

ranged 83.00-85.00; FOB Los Angeles Mill Door ranged 

83.00-85.00. OTHERS: Quotes for sugarcane molasses 

were mostly steady, however a firmer undertone was 

noted. Offers for rice bran were mostly steady, instances 

3.00 higher; millfeed was mostly steady to 2.00 higher; 

hulls were mostly steady. Alfalfa Meal was mostly 

steady this past week. USDA Market News, 

Minneapolis, MN 651-451-1565 
6 National Hay, Feed & Seed Summary

KANSAS – November 12, 2004 Prices are dollars per ton and 

FOB unless otherwise noted. Dairy alfalfa prices are for mid and 

large squares unless otherwise noted. Horse hay is in small 

squares unless otherwise noted. Prices are from the most recent 

sales. Ground alfalfa movement: Southwest/South Central 

Tonnage: 15,383/4,392; Last week: 15,672/4,713; Last year: 

14,566/4,911. Hay trade moderate. Demand moderate to strong for 

dairy alfalfa, moderate for grinding alfalfa, brome, prairie hay and 

alfalfa pellets. There is still a little alfalfa in the windrow to be baled 

when it dries out. Milo harvest is in full swing when the weather 

allows. Large piles of Milo on the ground are expanding. There is 

snow in the forecast for this weekend over the West-Southwestern 

1/3 of the State, with possible accumulations of 1 to 6 inches. 

Southwest Dairy and grinding alfalfa steady. Movement active. 

Alfalfa: Horse, 100.00-150.00; Dairy, Supreme 100.00-110.00, 

(RFV 185-200); Premium 90.00-105.00 (RFV 170-185); Good 

75.00-90.00 (RFV 150-170). Utility-Fair grinding alfalfa at the edge 

of the field 55.00-65.00. Ground and delivered to feedlots and 

dairies, 72.00-85.00. The week of 11/1-6, 15,383T of alfalfa was 

ground and delivered. Sudan or Sumac, Good, large rounds 40.00-

45.00. South Central Dairy and grinding alfalfa and alfalfa pellets 

steady. Movement active. Alfalfa: Horse, 100.00-125.00; Dairy, 

Supreme 100.00-120.00 (RFV 185-200+); Premium 90.00-110.00 

(170-185 RFV); Good 70.00-95.00 (RFV 150-170). Utility-Fair 

grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field, 45.00-50.00, lower quality 

35.00-45.00; Ground and delivered to feedlots 65.00-80.00, mostly 

65.00-70.00. The week of 11/1-6, 4,392T of grinding alfalfa and 

1,401T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 

pct protein 89.00-100.00; Dehydrated 17 pct 105.00-108.00. 

Southeast Alfalfa, brome and prairie hay steady. Movement 

moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, 100.00-120.00. Dairy, Supreme 90.00-

110.00(RFV 185+); Premium 80.00-100.00 (RFV 170-185); Fair 

67.50-70.00. Bluestem: small squares, Fair 45.00-60.00; Good 

60.00-70.00, mostly 65.00, mid and large squares 45.00-65.00, 

mostly 55.00, large rounds 30.00-45.00. Brome: Good, small 

squares, 65.00-75.00, mid and large squares 50.00-70.00, large 

rounds 30.00-50.00. Lespedeza/Oats mix, Good, large rounds 

60.00-70.00. Grass mulch, large rounds 30.00. Northwest Dairy 

and grinding alfalfa steady. Movement moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, 

large round 85.00-100.00; small square 100.00-150.00; Dairy, 

Supreme 90.00-100.00 (RFV >185); Premium 80.00-90.00 (RFV 

170-185). Utility-Fair grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field, 40.00-

65.00, mostly 45.00; Ground and delivered to feedlots and dairies 

65.00-85.00. Sudan and Sumac, Good, large rounds 40.00-45.00. 

North Central-Northeast Dairy and grinding alfalfa, prairie hay and 

brome steady. Movement moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, 100.00-130.00; 

Dairy, Supreme 100.00-130.00, mostly 110.00-120.00 (185-230 

RFV), some 57 cents/point RFV; Premium 90.00-105.00, (RFV 170-

185); Good 75.00-90.00 (150-170 RFV). Utility-Fair grinding alfalfa 

at the edge of the field, 35.00-45.00; Alfalfa ground-on-the-truck 

50.00-60.00. Grass hay: Bluestem small square, Good 60.00-70.00, 

large rounds 40.00-45.00, Fair 30.00-40.00. Brome: Premium, small 

square 80.00-90.00; Fair to Good, small square, 65.00-75.00, mid 

and large squares 50.00-65.00, large rounds 30.00-50.00. Straw, 

small square 1.50-2.00/bale, mid square 35.00-45.00/T. USDAKSDA, Dodge City, KS; S. Hessman, R. Hruska 620-227-8881 

SOUTHEAST WEEKLY HAY REPORT November 4, 2004 

No current report available. Receipts: 734; Last week: 733; Last 

year: 1,010. Hay movement and demand continues light to 

moderate. Prices are mostly steady. Some final cuttings are still 

being attempted, but drying conditions have not been favorable. 

Hay quoted is by the bale FOB producer barn unless otherwise 

stated. Approx. bale weights: Small Square 55 lbs; Small Round 

1000 lbs; Large Rounds 1500 lbs. Price in parenthesis denotes 

calculated weighted average price per ton. Bermuda grass hay: 

Small Square: Premium: mostly to horse interest 3.00-4.00 per 

bale. Good: 2.50 per bale. Small Round: Premium: 35.00 per roll. 

Good: 27.00-30.00/roll. Straw: Small Square: 2.00-2.75/bale. Mixed 

Grass: Large Round: Fair: 17.50/roll. AL Dept of Ag USDA-, 

Montgomery, AL R Alford, 334-223-7488

TEXAS – November 12, 2004 Hay prices generally steady 

throughout the state. Light to moderate inquiry even though 

winter and cold weather nears. Supplemental feeding only 

minimal as winter pastures in good to excellent conditions over 

most of the state. Most hay producers nearing end of baling 

season with some finishing up their last cutting. Most producers 

holding available supply in firm positions as they experience an 

increase in production and freight costs in face of higher fuel 

prices. The Texas Dept. of Ag. has a Hay and Grazing Hot Line 

at 1-877-429-1998. The web site for TDA is www.agr.state.tx.us. 

Prices for hay and pellets quoted per ton except where noted. 

Panhandle: Alfalfa: Premium quality small squares 140.00-

160.00 delivered, 4.50-5.20 per bale delivered. Good quality 

small squares 125.00-135.00 delivered. Supreme quality large 

squares 150.00-170.00; Premium quality large squares 135.00-

145.00; Good quality large squares 110.00-130.00; Fair to Good 

quality large squares for grinding 80.00-90.00; delivered. Large 

rounds 100.00 delivered, 65.00 per roll FOB. Chopped Alfalfa: 

Delivered to feedlots: North: 90.00-94.00. South: 90.00-98.00, 

instances 100.00. Prairie Grass: Small squares 110.00-125.00 

delivered; 4.00 per bale delivered. Large squares 100.00-

105.00 delivered. Coastal Bermuda: Small squares 4.75 per 

bale delivered. Large rounds 45.00-47.00 per roll delivered. Few 

sales 90.00 per ton delivered. Wheat Hay: Large squares 90.00 

delivered. Large rounds 45.00 per roll delivered. West: Alfalfa: 

Supreme quality small squares 160.00-170.00, 5.25-5.50 per 

bale; Good to Premium small squares 100.00-115.00; FOB. 

Good to Premium quality large squares 110.00-125.00; Fair to 

Good quality large squares 60.00-80.00; FOB. North, Central 

and East: Alfalfa: Premium to Supreme quality small squares 

5.00-5.50 per bale FOB barn; Good to Premium quality small 

squares 4.00-4.50 per bale FOB barn. Good to Premium quality 

large squares 100.00 FOB; Fair to Good quality large squares 

80.00 FOB. Supreme quality large squares 145.00-155.00; 

Premium quality large squares 130.00-140.00; Good quality 

large squares 110.00-125.00; delivered. Coastal Bermuda: 

Small squares 3.00-3.50 per bale FOB field; 3.50-4.50 per bale 

FOB barn; 5.25-5.50 per bale delivered. Good quality large 

rounds mostly 30.00-35.00 per roll FOB; 35.00-40.00 per roll 

FOB barn; 35.00-40.00 delivered. South: Coastal Bermuda: 

Premium quality small squares 3.00-3.50 per bale FOB field, 

4.00-4.50 per bale FOB barn; Fair to Good quality small 

squares 2.50-2.75 FOB field, 3.00-3.50 FOB barn. Premium 

quality large rounds 45.00-50.00 per roll FOB barn; Good 

quality large rounds 30.00-40.00 per roll FOB. USDA, Amarillo, 

TX 806/372-6361 

UTAH – November 12, 2004 Market prices held steady to firm 

on Supreme and Good dairy quality Alfalfa on moderate 

demand, while lower quality alfalfas continue mostly steady on 

light demand. Trading was slow to moderate. Confirmed sales 

on baled 7,350 ton. Cube prices steady, with moderate demand. 

Confirmed sales 3,000 tons. Northern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme 

No 1 dairy: 95.00-105.00, instances 110.00; Premium dairy: 

75.00-90.00; Good feeder: 50.00-65.00; Fair: 40.00-45.00; Low: 

No Quotes; Premium retail horse sales 75.00-100.00. Alfalfa 

Cubes: no quotes. Central Area: Alfalfa: Supreme No 1 dairy 

95.00-110.00, instances 115.00; Premium Dairy: 75.00-90.00; 

Good feeder: 55.00-70.00; Fair: 40.00-45.00; Low: 40.00. 

Premium retail horse sales 75.00-100.00. Alfalfa Cubes: 

Premium export: 90.00-100.00; Off quality: 65.00-85.00. 

Southern Area: Alfalfa: Supreme No 1 dairy: 95.00-110.00; 

Premium dairy: 80.00-90.00; Good feeder: 60.00-75.00; Fair: 

45.00-55.00; Low: 40.00. Premium retail horse sales 75.00-

100.00. Alfalfa Cubes: Premium export: 90.00-115.00; Off 

quality: 65.00-85.00 Uintah Basin: Alfalfa: Supreme No 1 dairy: 

90.00-100.00; Premium dairy: 70.00-85.00; Good feeder: 50.00-

60.00; Fair: 40.00-45.00; Low: 40.00. Premium retail horse sales 

75.00-100.00 Alfalfa Cubes: Premium retail: bagged for retail 

sale mostly local 120.00-140.00 per ton. USDA, Market News 

UT 435-744-2027 
7 National Hay, Feed & Seed Summary 

IOWA – Midwest Hay and Straw Co. – November 9, 2004 

Maurice, IA All prices dollars per ton, except straw, dollars per 

bale. Receipts: 10 Loads; Week Ago: 11 Loads; Year Ago: N/A. 

One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 tons; Large 

Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per load. Not 

enough any class to test trade. Farmers busy combining corn and 

doing Fall fieldwork. Alfalfa: Small Squares, 1 load: Premium 

115.00. Large Squares, 1 load: Good 72.50. Large Rounds, 4 

loads: Good 70.00-80.00. Grass: Small Squares, 2 loads: Premium 

92.50-100.00. Large Rounds, 2 loads: Good 65.00, Utility 22.50. 

USDA-South Dakota Dept Ag Market News, Sioux Falls, SD 605-

338-4061 South-central/North-central IA (Private treaty): 

11/11/04 Hay sales steady to firm, with good demand. Inquiry is 

very good and trade activity moderate to good. Alfalfa Good small 

square bales 120.00. Good to Premium Large Squares 100.00. 

Good to Premium Large round bales 65.00-85.00. Good Large 

Rounds 55.00-65.00. Alfalfa/grass mix: Good to Premium small 

square bales 120.00. Grass: Good to Premium Small Square bales 

140.00. USDA NE Dept of Ag Market News, Kearney, NE (308) 

237-7579 Rock Valley Hay Auction - Mon, Nov 8, 2004 All prices 

dollars per ton, except straw, dollars/bale. All sales FOB Rock 

Valley, IA, vicinity. Receipts: 17 Loads; Week Ago: 16 Loads; Year 

Ago: 36 loads. One load Small Squares equals approximately 5 

tons. Large Squares and Large Rounds range from 10-25 tons per 

load. All classes sold steady on a light test.**Note: Only sale 

Thanksgiving week will be on Monday, Nov 22.** Alfalfa: Small 

Squares, 2 loads: Good 70.00-80.00. Large Rounds, 5 loads: Good 

70.00, Fair 50.00-62.50. Alfalfa Mix: Small Squares, 1 load: Good 

87.50. Large Rounds, 1 load: Good 67.50. Straw: Small Squares, 2 

loads: 1.75-1.95 per bale. Large Squares, 1 load: 20.00 per bale. 

Large Rounds, 5 loads: 18.00-27.00 per bale. Rock Valley Hay 

Auction – Thur., Nov 11, 2004 All prices dollars per ton, except 

straw, dollars per bale. All sales FOB Rock Valley, IA, vicinity. 

Receipts: 33 loads; Week Ago: 44 lds; Year Ago: 70 lds. One load 

Small Squares equals approx. 5 tons; Large Squares and Large 

Rounds range 10-25 tons per load. All classes sold steady to firm. 

Quality more attractive than previous sale. Alfalfa: Small Squares, 

6 lds: Good 75.00-87.50. Large Squares, 1 ld: Good 67.50. Large 

Rounds, 11 lds: Good 70.00-87.50, Fair 60.00-67.50. Alfalfa Mix: 

Small Squares, 2 lds: Premium 92.50, Good 87.50. Large Rounds, 

1 ld: Fair 62.50. Grass: Small Squares, 1 load: Premium 92.50. Lg 

Squares, 1 load: Fair 52.50. Lg Rounds, 8 loads: Good 67.50-

80.00, Fair 62.50-65.00, Utility 46.50. Straw: Lg Rounds, 2 loads: 

27.00/bale. USDA-SD Dept Ag, Sioux Falls, SD 605-338-4061 

MISSOURI – 11/11/04 The above average temperature a few 

weeks ago has all but left the minds of farmers this week as many 

were scurrying to find their Carhartts and gloves. Pastures have 

been better than any one can ever remember for this time of year, 

which has allowed farmers a bit more time to think about rather 

than actually have to feed hay. A hard freeze is predicted as the 

weekend approaches which will stop any further growth this year. 

The hay supply remains the same story as weeks past, heavy on 

average to lower quality and the high quality hay supply for mostly 

horse and dairies gets smaller with each passing day. Hay 

movement remains moderate, and prices are steady. The MO 

Dept. of Ag. has a hay hotline available at 1-800-877-4429(All 

prices per ton unless specified and most reflect delivered prices) 

Supreme quality Alfalfa(RFV>185) 100.00-140.00 Premium quality 

Alfalfa(RFV170-180) 80.00-110.00 Fair to Good quality 

Alfalfa(RFV130-170) Round bales 30.00-80.00 Small, Big squares 

and baleage (dry weight) 70.00-100.00 Good quality mixed Alfalfa 

and grass small square bales 2.50-3.00 per bale 30.00-45.00 per 

large round bale Fair to good quality Prairie hay 50.00-75.00 Good 

quality Brome 50.00-85.00 Fair quality Brome some mixed with 

grass small round bales 10.00-20.00 per bale Good quality Timothy 

Hay 2.50-3.50 per small square bale Good quality Red Clover hay 

25.00-50.00 Good quality Mixed Grass hay 20.00-35.00 per round 

bale 1.25 to 2.50 per small square Fair quality large round bales 

Fescue 10.00-20.00 per bale Wheat hay 40.00-60.00 Wheat straw 

1.50-3.00 per small square bale. USDA, Jefferson City, MO T. 

Hancock 573-751-4339 

OKLAHOMA – November 11, 2004 ALFALFA HAY: Hay 

demand is light to moderate with prices steady. Some producers 

are still trying to get last cuttings of alfalfa baled. Hay supplies are 

full for most producers with little trade taking place. GRASS HAY:

Hay demand is light with prices steady. Pasture grass is starting to 

turn with less nutrient value available to cattle due to the cooler 

temperatures and shorter days. Producers are starting to turn cattle 

out on wheat while feeding supplemental hay. ALFALFA: 

CENTRAL AND WESTERN OK: Premium quality large squares 

100.00-120.00 per ton. Small squares 100.00-120.00 per ton. Good 

quality large squares 90.00-110.00, small squares 100.00-

110.00/ton. Good large rounds 80.00-90.00. Fair quality large 

squares 70.00-85.00 per ton. Fair large rounds 70.00-80.00 a ton. 

WHEAT HAY: CENTRAL AND EASTERN OK: Wheat hay in large 

round bales 30.00-40.00 a ton. PANHANDLE AND WESTERN 

FEEDLOT AREA: Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of the field or 

bale pile (spot) 60.00-75.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to 

feedlots (short haul) 80.00-90.00 per ton. GRASS HAY: CENTRAL 

AND EASTERN OK: Premium quality large squares 70.00-80.00 a 

ton, small squares 70.00-80.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 

65.00-75.00 per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-70.00. 

Good quality large rounds 50.00-60.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-

50.00 per ton. USDA, OK City, OK Mike Schulte 405-521-3881

MONTANA – November 12, 2004 Sales remain steady. Inquiry 

moderate, demand moderate to good. All sales FOB stack and per 

ton basis in large rounds or large squares, unless otherwise stated. 

Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 100.00; Premium small squares for 

horse interests 100.00-120.00; Good to Premium alfalfa 90.00 to 

dairy interest. Good alfalfa large squares and rounds 75.00-85.00, 

60.00-75.00 north-central and northeast parts of state, small 

squares 80.00-85.00; Fair to Good 60.00-70.00; Fair 55.00-65.00. 

Alfalfa/grass mix Premium small squares for horse interest 100.00-

120.00; Good alfalfa/grass large rounds 85.00. Grass: Premium 

small squares for horse interest 100.00-120.00; Good to Premium 

small squares horse hay 2.75-3.00 per bale, 90.00 ton. Good large 

squares and rounds 70.00-75.00; CRP hay in large rounds 60.00. 

Timothy: Small sq. Premium 135.00; Good 120.00. Good mixed 

Timothy 90.00. Barley Hay: Lg rounds 65.00. Straw: 25.00-30.00 lg 

squares/rounds. USDA, Billings MT J. Lumpkin, 406-657-6285 

EAST RIVER SD– Nov. 5, 2004 No current report available. All 

prices per ton, unless noted, FOB field or stack. Alfalfa and grass 

hay again sold mostly steady. Alfalfa: Large squares: Premium 

90.00-120.00, mostly 90.00-110.00, Good 75.00-85.00. Large 

Rounds: Good 70.00-80.00 with grinding quality Fair to Good at 

50.00-55.00, some Utility to Fair 35.00-40.00. Grass: Small sq: 

Good: 75.00-85.00. Large Rounds: Good 65.00-75.00, ld 80.00. 

Alcester, SD Midwest Hay and Straw Co. Nov. 6, 2004 All 

prices dollars per ton, except straw, dollars per bale. Receipts: 10 

Loads; Week Ago: N/A; Year Ago: N/A. One load Small Squares 

equals approx. 5 tons; Large Squares and Large Rounds range 10-

25 tons per load. First sale of the season - no trends available. 

Demand good. Alfalfa: Sm Squares, 3 lds: Good 75.00-85.00. Lg 

Rounds, 4 lds: Premium 90.00, Good 70.00-75.00, Fair 60.00. 

Grass: Lg Rounds, 2 lds: Good 75.00-80.00. Straw: Lg Rounds, 1 

ld: 45.00 per ton. USDA-So. Dakota Market News, Sioux Falls, SD 

605-338-4061

LOS ANGELES Terminal Prices 10-NOV-2004

CANTALOUPE: Market about steady. 1/2 cartons AZ 9s 9.00-11.00 

mostly 9.00 fair quality 7.00-8.00 12s 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.00 occas 

higher fair quality 7.00-8.00 15s 6.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 18s 7.00-

7.50 CA Imperial & Coachella Valley CA 9s 9.00-10.00 12s 9.00-

11.00 occas higher 15s 9.00-11.00 occas higher 18s 7.00-8.00 MX 

15s 6.00 18s 5.00-6.00. HONEYDEW: Offerings fairly light. 2/3 

cartons AZ 5s 6.50-7.00 6s 6.00-7.00 8s 6.00-7.00 occas higher MX 

5s 5.50-8.00 mostly 5.50-6.50 6s 5.50-7.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 8s 5.50-

7.00 WATERMELON: MARKET STEADY. cartons per lb MX Red 

Flesh Seeded Type 2s .18-.22 3s .15-.16 occas higher/lower 4s .15-

.18 mostly .15-.16 occas higher/lower Red Flesh Seedless Type 5s 

.24-.30 6s .24-.30 poorer quality all sizes lower. Fruit and Vegetable 

Market News, Federal-State Market News, USDA. (213) 894-3077
8 National Hay, Feed & Seed Summary 

ILLINOIS: November 4, 2004 This report is issued the first Friday 

of the month. All hay prices quoted dollars per ton FOB the farm, 

small square bales unless otherwise noted. Straw quoted in dollars 

per bale and by the ton. This report was based on the sale of 2500 

ton. The demand for hay was moderate with moderate sales activity 

and prices were mostly steady. With grain harvest coming to an 

end, more producers were turning their attention to hay marketing. 

Offerings at Illinois auctions have been light. Harvest activity and 

rainy weather on sale days caused sellers to keep hay on the farm. 

Higher transportation costs are a concern to many hay buyers. 

Sharply higher fuel prices and a temporary shortage of available 

trucks are causing problems for shippers. Many shippers are adding 

these additional costs to the price of delivered hay. Demand for 

straw has been light with prices steady to weak. Many landscapers 

are finishing their final fall jobs. Straw demand may increase slightly 

as colder weather and more winter type conditions increase. 

Northern: Hay trading was slow to moderate with steady prices. 

Demand was light to moderate with moderate to heavy supplies. 

Straw prices remained steady with light demand. Premium alfalfa 

120-130, 120-130 in big squares; Good alfalfa 90-110, 90-120 in big 

squares, 75-90 in big rounds; Fair alfalfa 70-85, 75-90 in big 

squares, 60-75 in big rounds; Utility alfalfa 50-70, 60-75 in big 

squares. Premium Mix 120-130, 100-120 in big squares; Good Mix 

100-120, 100-110 in big squares, 75-80 in big rounds; Fair Mix 80-

90, 65 in big squares, 60 in big rounds; Utility 50-70, 50-60 in big 

squares, 50-60 in big rounds. Premium Grass 100-120; Good grass 

85-100, 90 in big squares and 70-80 in big rounds; Fair grass 70-

90, 60 in big rounds. Straw prices were 1.25-2.25 per bale in small 

squares, 50-60 in big squares or 60-75 per ton for small squares. 

Central: Hay sales were slow with prices mostly steady with light to 

moderate demand and moderate to heavy offerings. Straw prices 

were steady. Premium alfalfa 120-130, 125-135 in big squares; 

Good alfalfa 100-120, 90-115 in big squares, 70-75 in big rounds. 

Fair Alfalfa 75-85, 60-65 in big rounds, 70-90 in big squares; Utility 

alfalfa is 60-80, 60-75 in big squares, and 50-60 in big rounds. 

Premium Mix 110-130; Good Mix 90-110, 70-95 in big squares, 60-

75 in big rounds; Fair Mix 75-90, 65-75 in big squares, 50-60 in big 

rounds. Premium Grass 100-120, 110-120 in big squares, 80-90 in 

big rounds; Good Grass 80-100, 60-75 in big rounds; Fair Grass 60-

80, 50-65 in big rounds; Utility 50-60, 45-50 in big squares. Straw 

was mostly steady with light to moderate demand. Prices were 1.25-

2.50 per bale, 50-55 ton in big squares, mostly 60-75 per ton for 

small squares. Southern: Producers reported hay trading slow to 

moderate with light to moderate demand and steady prices. Straw 

prices were steady with very light demand. Premium alfalfa was 

120-135, 115-135 in big squares. Good alfalfa 90-110, 90-110 in big 

squares; Fair Alfalfa 75-90, 70-90 big squares, 60-70 in big rounds: 

Utility Alfalfa 60-80, 50-75 in big squares and rounds. Premium Mix 

110-130, 100-110 big squares; Good Mix 90-110; 80-90 in big 

rounds; Fair Mix 70-80; Utility Mix 50-60 in big rounds. Premium 

Grass 100-120;100-120 in big squares, Good Grass 90-110, 60-80 

in big rounds; Fair Grass 65-75, 60-65 in big rounds, 50-60 in big 

squares; Utility Grass 50-60. Straw was 1.25-2.50 per bale or 50-55 

in big squares; or 60-80 per ton for small squares. USDA 

Springfield, IL 217-782-4925

NEW MEXICO November 12, 2004 Eastern and southeastern 

regions report steady prices on all classes of alfalfa hay. Movement 

moderate, inquiry good for premium quality hay. Eastern and 

southeastern areas are finishing up last clippings. Snow showers 

are expected for most of the region this weekend. Southern and 

southwestern regions are reporting steady prices on all classes of 

alfalfa hay. Eastern and Southeastern regions: Baled Alfalfa: 

Premium quality: large square bales, 125.00-135.00; good quality 

110.00-120.00; fair quality 85.00-95.00: utility quality 50.00-70.00. 

oat hay 105.00-110.00; peanut hay 80.00-85.00. Premium quality: 

small bales, 145.00-155.00; good quality, 125.00-135.00; fair 

quality 100.00-120.00; Southern and Southwestern region: Baled 

Alfalfa: Premium quality: large square bales 122.50-125.00; good 

quality 105.00-115.00; delivered to dairies. Premium quality: small 

square bales 135.00-140.00. 4.50-5.00 per bale. USDA, Las 

Cruces, NM John Langenegger (505) 527-6861

COLORADO – November 12, 2004 Trading activity moderate much of 

the state. All classes and types of hay steady to firm in all areas as 

Premium and Supreme quality hay remains in tight supplies and cost of 

production and freight increases. Demand moderate. Fall and winter 

weather has moved into the state. Sales FOB stack per ton, in large and 

small square bales, unless otherwise noted. Northeastern Areas:

Alfalfa: Supreme: Large squares 110.00-120.00 FOB, 120.00-130.00 

Del. Premium to Good: Large Square 90.00-100.00 FOB, 105.00 Del. 

Small squares: Horse quality 4.00-5.00 per Bale. Good: Large Squares 

80.00-90.00 FOB. Fair to good: 75.00; Fair: grinding alfalfa Large 

Squares 50.00 FOB, 55.00-60.00 del. Utility: Large squares 40.00-45.00 

FOB. Ground and short haul to the feedlots 65.00-70.00. Grass: Small 

Squares to horse accounts 165.00 per ton Del, 5.00-6.00 per bale 

Delivered. Oat Hay: New Crop 50.00-55.00 FOB. Millet: New Crop 40.00-

45.00 FOB Southeastern Areas: Alfalfa: Supreme: 100.00 FOB. 

Premium: Dairy Quality 80.00-90.00 FOB. Good: 70.00-75.00 FOB. Fair 

to Good: grinding alfalfa at edge of the field 55.00-60.00 FOB. Ground 

and short haul to the feedlots 80.00-85.00. Alfalfa Pellets: 15 percent 

Sun Cured Pellets 99.00/ton; 17 percent Sun Cured Pellets 105.00/ton. 

Mountain Areas: Small Squares premium grass hay 130.00-135.00 

FOB. Large squares 100.00-105.00. Fair to Good: 65.00-70.00 per ton. 

Northwestern Areas: Alfalfa: Premium: big squares 80.00-90.00 FOB. 

Good: Big squares 85.00 FOB. Fair to Utility: 45.00 FOB. Grass: 

Premium large squares 70.00 Del. San Luis Valley: Alfalfa: Supreme: 

100.00-110.00 FOB. Premium: large squares 90.00-95.00 FOB; Good: 

Large Squares 85.00-90.00 FOB; small squares to horse accounts 90.00 

FOB. Fair to Utility: 65.00-75.00 FOB. Grass/Alfalfa Mix: Premium: small 

squares to horse accounts 120.00 FOB. Good: small squares to horse 

accounts 110.00 FOB. Oat: 60.00-70.00 Southwestern Areas: Alfalfa: 

Supreme: large squares 100.00. USDA Market News, Greeley, CO 

970-353-9750

WYOMING, W. NEBRASKA & W. SOUTH DAKOTA –

November 11, 2004 Trade moderate. Hay prices remain steady across 

the trading area on moderate demand and moderate offerings. Good 

demand noted for dairy and horse hay with limited offerings on both 

classes. Buyer inquiry light to moderate. High fuel prices and 

transportation costs becoming a concern in all areas. All prices dollars 

per ton FOB stack in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless 

otherwise noted. Horse hay in small squares. Eastern WY Alfalfa - 

Supreme 85.00-105.00, forth cutting 110.00; Premium 70.00-85.00; Good 

60.00-70.00, 80.00-85.00 delivered; ground and delivered 76.00-81.00. 

Orchard/Alfalfa for horses 125.00. Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (17 percent 

protein) 125.00 wholesale. Central and Western WY Alfalfa - Supreme 

90.00-105.00; Premium 70.00-85.00; Good 60.00-70.00; Fair 55.00-

60.00. Alfalfa Grass 70.00-85.00. Oat Hay 55.00-70.00. Mixed Grass 

80.00. Alfalfa Cubes 90.00-95.00, lower quality 80.00-85.00. Western NE 

Alfalfa - Horse 95.00-125.00; Premium 70.00-85.00; Good 60.00-65.00; 

Fair 40.00-55.00; ground and delivered 55.00-80.00, mostly 65.00-80.00. 

Wheat Straw 20.00-30.00. Alfalfa Pellets sun-cured 13 percent protein 

less than five ton 135.00 retail, 5-12 ton 115.00, over 12 ton 105.00. 

Western SD Alfalfa - Supreme 90.00-110.00; Premium 75.00-90.00, 

105.00 delivered; Good 60.00-65.00. Alfalfa/Grass 70.00-75.00. Mixed 

Grass 60.00-70.00. Oat Hay 75.00. Millet Straw 35.00-40.00. CPR Hay 

50.00. USDA-WY Market News, Torrington, WY D. Widga, 307-532-4146 

VIRGINIA – Rushville Hay Auction, Harrisonburg, VA on Nov. 3, 2004 

Prices per ton FOB unless otherwise noted. Most loads delivered free 

within 10 miles of auction site. Delivery beyond 10 

miles mostly 2.00 per mile. 67 tons hay. Supply 

fair. Demand good. Alfalfa Large square 

Premium 150.00; Alfalfa-Orchard grass 

mix Large square Good 115.00; Mixed 

Grass Large square Premium 101.00, Small 

round Good 73.00, Poor 9.00 per bale; 

Orchard grass Large square Good 50.00- 

75.00, Small square Premium 3.60 per bale 

3rd cutting, Small round Fair 21.00 per bale. 

USDA Market News, Richmond, VA 

804.786.3947