Current New Mexico alfalfa prices are similar to slightly higher than last year’s prices at this time. But fewer cattle and forage-producing rains have kept alfalfa-hay demand down, says John Langenegger, USDA Market News reporter in Las Cruces.
For the week ending Nov. 8, large squares of premium and supreme-quality alfalfa sold for $260-275/ton in the state’s eastern region, good-quality large squares were $200-235/ton, and fair-quality large squares priced at $175-190/ton delivered. Ground hay delivered to feedlots was $175-185/ton.
In the southeastern region, premium and supreme alfalfa in large squares ranged from $250 to $260/ton; good-quality was $190-230/ton for large squares; and fair-quality large squares were $175-190/ton. Premium and supreme small squares sold for $10/bale, or between $300-310/ton.
In southern and southwestern New Mexico, large squares of premium and supreme alfalfa priced at $250/ton delivered. Good-quality alfalfa was $185-210/ton, and fair-quality crop was $175-2190/ton. Small squares of premium and supreme alfalfa sold for $290-300/ton, or $9.50-$10/bale. Baled sudan fetched $150/ton.
In the northern region, large squares of premium and supreme alfalfa were $250/ton delivered; good-quality, $200-220/ton; and fair-quality, $175-200/ton. Premium and supreme small squares sold for $9-10/bale.
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