Weekly Market Summary Published by: Missouri Department of Agriculture Ag Business Development Division Market News Program
Chris Chinn, Director Davin Althoff, Division Director Tony Hancock, Editor agmarketnews.mo.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews.htm
Michael L. Parson, Governor Volume XXXVIIII, Number 16 ♦ P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102 ♦ (573) 751-4211 ♦ Friday April 19, 2019 MISSOURI WEEKLY FEEDER CATTLE WEIGHTEDAVERAGE REPORT Receipts: 30,144 Week ago: 26,970 Year ago: 32,715 Steers and Heifers Medium and Large 1—Weighted average weights and prices STEERS: Medium and Large 1 428 lbs. 473 lbs. 523 lbs. 574 lbs.
190.66 188.26 182.80 175.71
628 lbs. 671 lbs. 728 lbs. 777 lbs.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 168.58 163.97 155.44 148.76
Missouri Stocker Formula for 04/19/2019 Friday’s Missouri Stocker Formula consists of 7064 head with a weighted average weight of 543.65 lbs. and a price value of 174.61.
426 lbs. 473 lbs. 520 lbs. 576 lbs.,
163.42 157.11 154.50 151.58
624 lbs. 676 lbs. 722 lbs, 770 lbs.
147.78 142.33 141.47 132.20
Historical Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 500-600 lbs. Weighted Average
This a rolling seven day calculated weighted value which combines all Feeder Steers reported by MDA/USDA Market News Service weighing from 400-649 lbs. in the Medium and Large 1 and Medium and Large 1-2 frame and muscle classifications, including all comment cattle except Brahman X. SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (West Plains, Ava) Receipts: 5545 Week Ago: 5098 Year Ago: 2084 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers steady to 5.00 higher, spots up to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady to 3.00 higher. STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs
195.00-213.00 182.00-205.00 169.00-188.00 160.00-175.00 143.00-160.50 137.00-149.00
Holsteins: Large 3 Scarce
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Pkg 811 lbs.
155.00-182.00 152.00-172.00 145.00-160.00 134.00-150.00 126.00-141.25 125.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 48.00-58.50, high dressing Scarce 56.00-64.00, low dressing 35.0053.50. Lean (85-90%) 40.0054.00
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1110-2360 lbs 70.00-84.00, high dressing 84.5092.50, low dressing 55.00-71.00 COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1 5-8 yrs 1250-1285 lbs with 350 lb calves 1825.001900.00 per head
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 955-1348 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 975.00-1300.00, 1st stage 775.00 -925.00 per head
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SOUTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Joplin and Springfield) Feeder Cattle Receipts: 6874 Week Ago: 9701 Year ago: 7787 Cow and Bull Receipts: 3069 Week ago: 1779 Year ago: 1935 Compared to last week, slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 2.00 to 3.00 higher.
STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs. 900-950 lbs.
190.00-205.00 176.00-205.00 166.00-188.00 148.50-176.00 145.00-160.00 135.00-146.00 131.50-137.50
HOLSTEINS: Large 3 Pkg 292 lbs. Pkg 394 lbs.
HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. Pkg 904 lbs.
160.00-180.00 150.00-168.00 145.00-166.00 135.00-151.00 124.00-139.00 120.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 47.0060.00, high dressing 54.50-64.00. 83.00 Lean (85-90%) 38.00-48.00 73.00 SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1080-2445 lbs 75.0085.50; high dressing 83.50100.00; low dressing 60.00-75.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1 2-8 yrs 975-1365 lbs 1st to 3rd stage 950.00-1325.00. Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 9875-1375 lbs 1st to 3rd stage 750.00-1175.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 1175-1300 lbs with 150-300 lb calves 1900.00 -2000.00; 2-8 yrs 1065-1310 lbs with baby to 150 lb calves 1125.00 -1800.00 per pair
WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Sedalia, Kingsville, Windsor, Butler) Receipts: 6017 Week ago: 6802 Year ago: 3168 Compared to last week, steers and heifers steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows steady to 4.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
179.00-199.00 170.50-191.00 160.50-178.50 148.75-163.50 136.50-144.60
400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
146.00-173.50 142.00-165.00 140.75-155.00 131.50-144.10
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1265-2295 lbs 74.0083.00; high dressing 80.50-89.00; low dressing 56.00-72.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 47.00-64.00. Lean (85-90%) 38.00-53.00
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 930-1530 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 800.00-1110.00 per head
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-4 yrs 925 lbs with 150-300 lb calves 1475.00 per pair
NORTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Bowling Green, Kingdom City, Palmyra) Receipts: 7086 Week ago: 2459 Year ago: 6643 Compared to last week, feeder steers steady to firm, spots 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 4.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
171.00-197.00 169.50-193.50 157.50-175.50 143.50-161.75 135.50-146.00
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
152.00-168.00 142.00-160.50 135.50-151.75 126.00-146.25
BRED COWS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning, (70-85% lean) 488.50 -57.00; high dressing 55.50-64.00. Lean (85-90%) 45.00-54.00
SLAUGHTER STEERS AND HEIFERS: Choice 2-3 1140-1480 lbs 126.75-129.75, high dressing 126.00-129.75; few low dressing 123.25-125.25
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1165-2370 lbs 77.0083.50, high dressing 84.00-93.00; low dressing 52.00-76.00
NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Macon, Unionville, Green City, New Cambria) Receipts: 7793 Week ago: 4800 Year ago: 5073
FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-900 lbs.
189.00-203.00 173.00-205.00 161.50-178.75 150.00-167.25 133.00-150.00
BRED COWS: Medium and Large 1 2-8 yrs 1120-1530 lbs 2nd to 3rd stage 1300.00-1850.00 per head
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-750 lbs. Pkg 801 lbs.
152.00-170.50 149.00-164.25 144.00-161.00 142.00-149.00 128.50
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (75-85% lean) 46.0061.00; high dressing 55.00-66.50. Lean (85-90%) 47.00-54.50
COW & CALF PAIRS: Medium SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield and Large 1 2-8 yrs 920-1470 lbs Grade 1-2 1405-2320 lbs 70.75few rebred with 150-350 lb calves 86.00; low dressing 67.00-74.00 1475.00-2225.00 per pair
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Patton, Farmington) Receipts: 1804 Week ago: 2069 Year ago: 2486 Compared to last week, steers and heifers steady to 5.00 lower, except some 600-700 lbs steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls 3.00 to 4.00 higher. FEEDER STEERS: FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
163.00-201.00 160.00-189.00 155.00-176.00 140.00-159.00 135.00-151.25
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
152.00-171.00 144.00-161.00 133.00-154.00 128.00-144.50 120.00-125.50
REPLACEMENT COWS: Medium SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 1550 lbs 3rd and Boning (75-85% lean) 37.50 stage 835.00 per head -55.00. high dressing 52.0064.50. Lean (85-90% lean) 34.00 -46.00 COW & CALF PAIRS: scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 995-2400 lbs 59.5075.50. High dressing 74.0090.00
EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (Cuba, Vienna) Receipts: 2224 Week ago: 3128 Year ago: 2881 Compared to last week, steers steady to 6.00 higher. Heifers steady. Slaughter cows steady. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 765 lbs.
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1
186.00-211.00 175.50-211.50 165.00-195.00 149.50-170.25 141.00-141.50
300-400 lbs. 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs.
155.00-167.50 150.00-165.00 141.00-159.00 130.00-145.75
REPLACEMENT COWS: few Medium and Large 1 2-4 yrs 1115 lbs 3rd stage 1350.00. Medium and Large 1-2 2-88 yrs 1015-1320 lbs 1st to 2nd stage 700.00-1075.00 per head
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 5000-55.50, high dressing 55.00 -59.50. Lean (85-90%) 40.0048.00
COW & CALF PAIRS: Scarce
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1420-2185 lbs 75.0085.00, few high dressing 85.5088.00
NORTHWEST MISSOURI WEEKLY SUMMARY (St Joseph) Receipts: 3412 Week Ago: 2571 Year ago: 2726 Compared to last week, steers and heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls steady. FEEDER STEERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs. 800-850 lbs.
186.00-210.00 176.00-191.75 157.00-182.00 147.00-160.25 144.50-151.25
FEEDER HEIFERS: Medium and Large 1 400-500 lbs. 500-600 lbs. 600-700 lbs. 700-800 lbs.
150.00-176.00 147.50-157.50 137.00-154.50 130.00-150.75
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Yield Grade 1-2 1245-2220 lbs 78.00-85.00; high dressing 87.00 -90.00; few low dressing 60.0064.00
SLAUGHTER COWS: Breaking and Boning (70-85% lean) 50.00-60.50. high dressing 60.0062.50. Lean (85-90%) 45.00-53.00
BRED COWS: Scarce
COW CALF PAIRS: Medium and Large 1-2 2-8 yrs 1150-1200 lbs with 150-300 lb calves 1325.001435.00 per pair
MISSOURI WEEKLY DIRECT SLAUGHTER CATTLE REPORT Weekly Receipts: 320 Week ago: 280 Year ago: 560 Trading from late last Friday remains light grid sales 3.00 to 4.00 higher. LIVE STEERS & HEIFERS: DRESSED STEERS & HEIFERS: No Sales Reported 6 loads 208.00 flat GRADE AND WEIGHT (Grid): (over 80 percent Choice) 2 loads Thu 210.00 NATIONAL DIRECT DELIVERED FEEDER PIG REPORT 04/19/2019 Supply includes 42% formulated prices. Early weaned pigs 10-12 lbs basis: Formula 42.00-76.50, weighted average 50.61. Cash 48.00-73.00, weighted average 65.86 Feeder Pigs 40 lbs basis: Cash 93.00-102.00, weighted average 97.36 NATIONAL DAILY ETHANOL REPORT 04/19/2019 Dried Distillers Grain (10% Moisture): 152.00-155.00 Modified Wet Distillers Grain (50-55% Moisture): 77.00 Wet Distiller Grain (65-70% Moisture): 50.00-60.00 WHOLESALE FEEDSTUFFS PRICES (DOLLARS PER TON-BULK BASIS) Area
Soybean Hulls Bulk
Soybean Cottonseed Meal 48% Meal 41% Solvent Solvent
Meat Meal
Wheat Middlings
Kansas City N/A
298.50
262.50
240.00 107.50
St. Louis
325.50
260.00
N/A
N/A
101.00
Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Special Dairy Heifer Sale Report for 3/26/2019 Receipts: 750 Last Month: 736 Last Year: 596 Springer Heifers bred seven to nine months: Supreme 925.00-1090.00. Medium 525.00-725.00, Jerseys 650.00- 700.00. Common 240.00-500.00. Heifers bred three to six months: Supreme 1020.00-1120.00. Approved 700.00- 925.00. Medium 500.00-650.00. Common 270.00-460.00. Heifers bred one to three months: Approved few 700.00. Medium few 600.00650.00. Common 150.00-450.00. Open Heifers: Approved: 205-298 lbs 170.00-290.00, Jerseys 190.00-290.00; 310-390 lbs 300.00-345.00, Jerseys 260.00-340.00; 407-500 lbs 380.00-570.00; 518-588 lbs 400.00580.00; 633-673 lbs 500.00-600.00; 700-782 lbs 510.00-610.00. Medium: 200-230 lbs 120.00-130.00; 305-375 lbs 210.00-260.00; 415-480 lbs few 340.00-350.00; 520-590 lbs 180.00-370.00; 635-645 lbs 410.00-440.00; 735-770 lbs 300.00-450.00. Replacement Cows: Fresh Cows: Approved 900.00-1030.00. Medium 675.00-775.00. Common 350.00-550.00. Milking Cows: Supreme 1000.00-1350.00. Approved 800.00-975.00. Medium 600.00-800.00. Common 460.00-590.00, Jerseys 260.00-575.00. Springer Cows: Supreme few 1050.00. Bred Cows: Supreme 975.00-1175.00. Approved 800.00-950.00, Jerseys 850.00- 920.00, Brown Swiss 900.00, crossbreds 825.00-850.00. Medium 600.00-725.00, Jerseys 600.00-750.00. Jerseys 380.00-575.00. Baby Calves: Holstein heifers few 180.00. Holstein bulls 120.00-180.00. Jersey bulls 25.00-40.00. Crossbred bulls 95.00 -150.00. Beef cross bulls 210.00-250.00 Montgomery County Livestock Auction - Sheep and Goat Auction for 04/11/2019 Receipts: 545 Feeder lambs: Medium and Large 1 pkg 32 lbs 165.00. Medium and Large 1-2 34-38 lbs 164.00-172.00. Medium 2 pkg 29 lbs 149.00; 30-35 lbs 152.00. Slaughter lambs: Shorn Choice and Prime 1-3 65-68 lbs 175.00-180.00; 70 lbs 167.00-174.00; high dressing 85 lbs 180.00-187.50. Choice 1-3 51-56 lbs 156.00-162.00; 65 lbs 159.00-163.00; 70-72 lbs 161.00-165.00; 107-140 lbs 135.00-145.00. Hair Choice and Prime 1-3 lot 69 lbs 166.00. Choice 1-2 40-49 lbs 146.00-157.50; 55-58 lbs 147.00151.00; pkg 68 lbs 153.00; pkg 85 lbs 149.00. Choice 1-3 44-49 lbs 159.00-161.00; 54-59 lbs 162.50-173.00; pkg 60 lbs 160.00. Slaughter Ewes: Utility and Good 1-3 100-125 lbs 50.00-55.00; 150-182 lbs 48.0059.00; 205-225 lbs 51.00-53.00. Utility 1-2 140-145 lbs 40.00-42.00; 185198 lbs 44.00-47.00; pkg 242 lbs 45.00. Utility 1-3 low dressing 255 lbs 37.00. Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2 1-6 yrs 76-121 lbs 74.00-110.00. Medium and Large 1-2 2-4 yrs 80-103 lbs 130.00 per head. Slaughter kids Selection 2 37-62 lbs 245.00-255.00. Selection 3 40-42 lbs 210.00-235.00. Slaughter Does: Selection 2 52-124 lbs 71.00-76.00. Selection 3 55-68 lbs 60.00-65.00. Slaughter Bucks: average dressing 120 -240 lbs 60.00-70.00, low dressing 55.00. Selection 2 75-180 lbs 92.5098.00. Selection 3 pkg 90 lbs 72.50
WEEKLY COMMODITY GRAIN FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last Friday: Soybeans .14 to .15 lower, Wheat .19 to .21 lower, Corn .02 to .03 lower, KC Wheat .14 to .18 lower, Soybean Meal 4.70 to 5.00 lower. Daily Grain Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Soybeans May Jul Aug Sep Nov
898 3/4 912 1/2 918 922 1/4 931
888 901 3/4 907 1/2 912 1/4 921
879 892 1/2 898 1/2 903 1/2 912 1/4
880 1/2 894 1/4 900 904 3/4 913 1/2
Holiday
Wheat May Jul Sep Dec Mar
459 1/2 463 1/4 471 1/4 488 1/4 504 1/4
445 448 1/2 456 1/2 474 1/4 491 1/2
447 450 1/4 457 474 1/4 491 1/2
444 1/4 448 1/4 454 3/4 471 487 3/4
Holiday
Corn May Jul Sep Dec Mar
362 3/4 371 1/2 379 1/2 390 3/4 404 1/2
359 367 3/4 376 387 1/2 401 1/2
358 1/4 367 375 386 3/4 400 3/4
358 1/2 367 1/4 375 386 1/4 400 1/4
Holiday
KC Wheat May Jul Sep Dec Mar
427 1/4 433 1/2 444 467 1/4 487 3/4
417 422 1/2 432 1/4 455 1/2 477
420 1/2 426 1/4 434 3/4 456 1/2 477 1/2
420 425 3/4 434 3/4 456 476 3/4
Holiday
SB Meal May Jul Aug Sep Oct
311.00 314.70 315.80 317.20 318.40
306.50 310.10 311.40 312.90 314.10
303.90 307.60 308.80 310.40 311.50
303.20 306.80 308.00 309.50 310.90
Holiday
WEEKLY COMMODITY FUTURES TRENDS Compared to last week: Live Cattle 1.08 to 1.97 higher, Lean Hogs May and Aug 0.40 to 0.60 higher, others 0.80 to 1.75 lower, Feeder Cattle 0.28 to 2.65 higher. Daily Futures Closes Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Cattle Apr Jun Aug Oct Dec
126.30 121.47 118.32 119.05 122.72
127.15 122.45 119.32 119.92 123.45
126.92 122.37 119.55 120.20 123.82
128.52 122.67 119.75 120.10 123.87
Holiday
May Jun Jul Aug Oct
90.07 98.30 101.55 101.77 93.50
88.97 97.12 101.17 102.00 94.22
88.92 96.12 100.62 101.75 94.57
90.20 96.75 100.55 101.77 94.35
Holiday
Fdr Cat Apr May Aug Sep Oct
145.67 151.02 159.15 160.32 160.27
145.67 151.20 160.20 161.30 161.30
145.32 150.60 160.45 161.85 162.02
145.70 151.52 160.67 162.07 162.40
Holiday
Milk Apr May Jun
15.89 15.65 15.74
15.95 15.63 15.80
15.92 15.69 15.88
15.93 15.69 15.95
Holiday
WESTERN CORNBELT DAILY DIRECT PRIOR DAY HOG REPORTS FOR 04/19/2019 BARROWS AND GILTS: Negotiated Purchase 6080 head Base Price Range 71.00-81.00, weighted average 79.56 SOWS: 3119 head 300-500 lbs. 36.00-56.75 Over 500 lbs. 43.54-60.00
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MISSOURI GRAIN WEEKLY TRENDS Weekly Trends: Soybeans .08 to .15 lower, Wheat .19 to .20 lower, Corn .03 lower to .04 higher, Sorghum .05 to .06 lower.
Area
#1 Soybeans
Periodicals postage paid at Jefferson City, Missouri
#2 Soft Wheat
#2 Corn
#2 Grain Sorghum
Kansas City Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.55-8.65 8.59-8.69 8.48-8.58 8.39-8.49 8.40-8.50 Holiday
4.34-4.49 4.26-4.45 4.15-4.30 4.17-4.32 4.14-4.29
3.57-3.71 3.59-3.73 3.55-3.73 3.54-3.72 3.54-3.72
5.82 5.85 5.78 5.76 5.76
St. Louis Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.75-8.77 8.80-8.82 8.69-8.73 8.63-8.66 8.64-8.69 Holiday
4.96-5.00 4.92-4.97 4.77-4.82 4.79-4.84 4.76-4.81
3.71-3.73 3.74 3.72-3.74 3.72-3.73 3.75-3.76
6.76 6.80 6.73 6.71 6.71
Central Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.30 8.33-8.34 8.23 8.14 8.15-8.16 Holiday
4.09-4.10 4.04-4.05 3.90 3.92 3.89
3.36 3.38-3.43 3.34-3.39 3.33-3.38 3.38-3.39
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S.E. MO Friday** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.66-8.77 8.70-8.84 8.61-8.73 8.55-8.64 8.59-8.65 Holiday
4.79-4.97 4.75-4.92 4.60-4.77 4.62-4.81 4.59-4.78
3.61-3.70 3.63-3.73 3.61-3.72 3.63-3.74 3.63-3.70
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(PRICES PER BU. EXCEPT GR. SORG. PER CWT) *NEW CROP **PREVIOUS WEEK’S PRICES
Missouri Weekly Hay Summary 04/18/19 Spring field work is getting done but not quite at the pace most would prefer. Seems three or four days is about all that have occurred before moisture brings a two or three day pause. There has been some hay wrapped and some crops planted but again, pace has not been record setting. Several farmers are turning to grass now and are finally finishing what was an extremely stressful, expensive, and long feeding season. The supply of hay is light, demand is light to moderate and prices are steady. The Missouri Department of Agriculture has a hay directory available for both buyers and sellers. To be listed, or to view the directory visit http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for listings of hay http:// agebb.missouri.edu/haylst/ (All prices f.o.b. and per ton unless specified and on most recent reported sales price listed as round bales based generally on 5x6 bales with weights of approximately 1200-1500 lbs). Supreme quality Alfalfa (RFV <185) 200.00-250.00 small squares 7.00-10.00 per bale Premium quality Alfalfa (RFV 170-180) 175.00-200.00 Good quality Alfalfa (RFV 150-170) 120.00-160.00 small squares 5.00-7.00 per bale Fair quality Alfalfa (RFV 130-150) 100.00-120.00 Good quality Mixed Grass hay 100.00-150.00 Small squares 5.00-8.00 per bale (some alfalfa/grass mix) Fair to Good quality Mixed Grass hay 75.00-125.00 small squares 4.00-6.00 per bale Fair quality Mixed Grass hay 40.00-75.00 per large round bale Good quality Bromegrass 120.00-150.00 Fair to Good quality Bromegrass 60.00-100.00 Wheat straw 3.00-6.00 per small square bale Corn Stalks 50.00-70.00 per large round bale