Southeast Weekly Hay Report

MG_GR310                                                                       
Montgomery, AL    Thr May 03, 2012    USDA - Alabama Dept of Ag Market News    

Alabama Weekly Hay Report                                                      
                                                                               
   Compared to last week: Hay prices fully steady.  All prices are FOB 
unless otherwise noted.

Tons:  283    Last Week:  274    Last Year:  237                               

Southeast Hay:                                                                 
                             Tons        Price Range        Wtd Avg            

  Bermuda Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  79       200.00-260.00        229.29            
      Good                     38       160.00-160.00        160.00            

  Bermuda Grass                                                                
    Large Round                                                                
      Premium                  26       100.00-100.00        100.00            

  Bermuda Grass                                                                
    Mid Round                                                                  
      Premium                  50       100.00-110.00        105.80            
      Good                     30        90.00-90.00          90.00            

  Bahia Grass                                                                  
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                   1       200.00-200.00        200.00            
      Fair                      5       140.00-140.00        140.00            

  Bahia Grass                                                                  
    Large Round                                                                
      Premium                  11        73.00-73.00          73.00            

  Bahia Grass                                                                  
    Mid Round                                                                  
      Premium                   3       100.00-100.00        100.00            

  Oat                                                                          
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                  41       220.00-220.00        220.00            

                                                                               
Source: USDA - Alabama Dept of Ag Market News, Montgomery, AL                  
        David Garcia, OIC 
        Johnny Young, Market Reporter / Office 334-223-7488                    
        www.ams.usda.gov/mnsreportsMG_GR310.txt

1038c jy/vm                                                                                                      
 

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