Western
Super Member
I've seen rounds go for $140 and squares up to $9 in my area after last summers drought. I also see allot less cattle in the pastures too! With the Winter moisture some of us have been fortunate to get, we actually have some decent winter grasses, but I don't think it is enough for a guy to "bet the bank" and buy back a herd at the prices at the sale barn.
When I was having hay cut at our old farm, I would usually put up around 3000 square bales and around 300 rounds. I would feed my cows and have enough to sell and pay the baling cost. In dry years, I have unrolled rounds and re-baled to squares since the squares do pay much better.
When I was having hay cut at our old farm, I would usually put up around 3000 square bales and around 300 rounds. I would feed my cows and have enough to sell and pay the baling cost. In dry years, I have unrolled rounds and re-baled to squares since the squares do pay much better.