Southeast Weekly Hay Report

MG_GR310                                                                       
Montgomery, AL    Thr Jan 17, 2013    USDA - Alabama Dept of Ag Market News    

Alabama Weekly Hay Report                                                      
                                                                               
   Compared to last week: Hay prices steady to firm.  All prices are FOB unless 
otherwise noted.  Trade moderate with moderate demand.  Offerings light to 
moderate.  Rain over much of the region slowed hay movement this week.

Tons:  458    Last Week:  797    Last Year:  284                            

Southeast Hay:               Tons        Price Range        Wtd Avg            

  Peanut                                                                       
    Mid Round                                                                  
      Good                     13        60.00-60.00          60.00                       

  Bermuda Grass                                                                
    Small Square                                                               
      Premium                 239       180.00-280.00        209.07                       
      Good                      1       150.00-150.00        150.00                       

  Bermuda Grass                                                                
    Large Round                                                                
      Premium                  15       100.00-100.00        100.00                       

  Bermuda Grass                                                                
    Mid Round                                                                  
      Premium                  79        90.00-110.00         97.90                       
      Good                     95        60.00-70.00          68.68                       

  Bahia Grass                                                                  
    Large Round                                                                
      Premium                   3        86.67-86.67          86.67                       

  Mixed Grass                                                                  
    Large Round                                                                
      Premium                   9        66.67-66.67          66.67                       

  Mixed Grass                                                                  
    Mid Round                                                                  
      Good                      5        90.00-90.00          90.00                       

                                                                               

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 

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