Compared to the last report: Demand remains low. Overall, total hay bought and sold was up a little, with most producers reporting that they are still not trading much hay, with most trades being to previ-ous clients. Many producers anticipate not much movement over the next couple of weeks, even with the cold temperatures and winter storms.
Trends:
Alfalfa Large squares $180-$200 a ton
Alfalfa Rounds - No Trend
Grinding hay - No Trend
Bermuda 5x6 rounds - $70-$100 a bale
Bermuda Large Squares - No Trend
Grass Hay 4x5-4x6 - $60-$70 a bale
Grass Hay 5x6 - $70-$80 a bale
The Oklahoma Mesonet Drought Monitor shows we are at 0 percent in exceptional drought, 0 percent in an extreme drought, 1.67 percent in severe drought, 15.01 percent in moderate, 34.19 percent in abnormally dry conditions, and 65.81 percent that has no drought conditions.