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USDA Montana Hay 06/12 13:40
AMS_2769
Montana Direct Hay Report
Released on June 12, 2026
Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 06/12/2026
VOLUME
This Week Last Reported Last Year
(05/25/2026)
Bales:
Hay 11
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Total 11
Tons:
Hay 2700 750
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Total 2700 750
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Compared to the last report (5-29-26), hay sold mostly 15.00-20.00 higher
in a narrow comparison.
Hay supplies across the state are very light and continue to tighten
as ranchers buy hay to supplement cattle in dry conditions.
While rain has fallen across much of the Northern Plains, pockets of
dryness remain, as rainfall was spotty.
Some locations received up to 7 inches over the past two weeks, while
others received little to no rain.
Rain has eased some of the panic ranchers were feeling a few weeks ago
when summer conditions were looking very bleak.
Producers report that calls and demand for hay remain good, but many
are waiting to see how much hay they will be able to produce before they
set any prices.
A few new crop contracts were seen this past week.
Very good demand was noted for grain hay as feedlots and ranchers look
for ways to keep feed costs as low as possible.
A wide range of prices and asking prices has been seen over the last
few weeks as producers try to establish the market.
Some hay traders are buying fall hay contracts in surrounding states
to ensure supplies are covered for their customers.
Much of this hay is being delivered into Montana for 245.00-265.00, depending
on freight.
First cutting has started in southern and eastern Montana.
Many producers are fighting a host of issues-including weevils and
winterkill-as
they try to put up first cutting.
Yields are down significantly, according to producers who have hay on
the ground.
Some producers opted to chop first cutting due to severe frost damage.
According to the drought monitor: 74.65% of the state is in Moderate
Drought or worse, down 1.35% from two weeks ago.
28.89% of the state is in Severe Drought or worse, down 11.94% from two
weeks ago.
5.80% of the state is in Extreme Drought or worse, down 4.56% from two
weeks ago.
0% of the state is in Exceptional Drought, unchanged from two weeks ago.
84.55% of the state is abnormally dry, down 2.73% from two weeks ago.
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Hay Conventional
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Alfalfa Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 100 230.0 230 F.O.B. Covered Old Crop
Alfalfa Utility/Fair Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
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Large Square 3x4 200 195.0 195 F.O.B. Covered Old Crop
Alfalfa/Grass Mix Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 400 200.0 200 F.O.B.
Wheat Per Ton
Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age
Avg Use
--- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- --------
Large Round 2000 160.0 160 F.O.B.- Picked Up Ou
Feedlot
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