USDA IA & NE Hay 01/15 12:00
01/15/2026 | 12:00 pm CST USDA IA & NE Hay 01/15 12:00
AMS_2935
Nebraska Direct Hay Report
Released on January 15, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 01/16/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(12/15/2025)
Bales:
Hay 100 440 50
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Total 100 440 50
Tons:
Hay 6975 4785 4025
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Total 6975 4785 4025
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Compared to the last report all reported hay sales sold steady.
Demand is mostly light with instances of moderate demand in some areas
of the state.
Most hay producers have at least two years' worth of hay sitting at the
field edge.
Many producers think the dryness will spark a price increase like it
did last spring.
Time will tell on that matter.
Some hay contacts have decided to retire or switch from alfalfa production
back over to row crop farming.
Adding more bushels to the pile but one can deliver a load of corn or
soybeans during the week and get paid.
Where having bales of hay a buyer has to demand to purchase it in order
to be paid.
Alfalfa guidelines (for domestic livestock use and not more than
10% grass)
Quality ADF NDF *RFV **TDN-100% **TDN-90%
CP
Supreme 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 .
Values based on 100% dry matter (TDN showing both 100% &
90%).
Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of
Sale
(usage).
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Grass
Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein
Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair
5-9
Low Under
5.
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Central
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Ground 0 130.0 0 Delivered-
Feedlot
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 900 80.0-100.0 88.89 F.O.B.
Cane Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 200 50.0-60.0 55 F.O.B.
Grass Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 100 85.0 85 F.O.B.
Prairie/Meadow Grass Fair/Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 50 70.0 70 F.O.B.
Prairie/Meadow Grass Good/Premium Per Bale
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Small Square 100 8.0 8 F.O.B.
Prairie/Meadow Grass Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Round 225 90.0-100.0 91.11 F.O.B.
Prairie/Meadow Grass Utility/Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 100 65.0 65 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
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East
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Pellets 17% Dehydrated 0 330.0 0 F.O.B.
Pellets 17% Suncured 0 240.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 1000 80.0-90.0 85 F.O.B.
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Platte Valley
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 0 130.0 0 Delivered
Pellets 17% Dehydrated 0 300.0-310.0 0 F.O.B.
Pellets 17% Suncured 0 290.0 0 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 900 75.0-85.0 77.78 F.O.B.
Cane Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 100 60.0 60 F.O.B.
Corn Stalk Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 0 100.0 0 Delivered
Large Round 2000 55.0 55 F.O.B.-
Feedlot
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West
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Ground 0 150.0 0 Delivered
Alfalfa Good Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 1100 135.0-140.0 135.45 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 250 100.0-120.0 104 F.O.B.
Alfalfa Premium Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 50 180.0 180 F.O.B.
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