02/21/2022
Hay eating livestock owning friends, be prepared!!
Reality..........
Winter is still here, everyone is still feeding hay. Soon grass will grow and everyone will be happy to have grazing.
As we all enjoy this summer keep one thing in mind..........
2022 hay prices
⭐️Fuel is still rising
⭐️Fertilizer costs are up 70%
⭐️And more than 25% of hay producers have sold equipment and let land go to CRP.
⭐️Your small squares that are $4-$9 currently will be $10-$18 this year.
⭐️Your $45-$60 round bales will $70-$100+
If you already live in an area where hay is $12-$20+ for small squares be ready for $25-$40 a bale prices
Ladies and gentlemen if your not financially ready for this or you don't have room to store a full Winters worth of hay you need to begin planning now if you want to have feed for your livestock next winter.
I personally know of 3 hay suppliers who have already sold all their 2022 crop and I know of 2 that are done, fertilizer costs caused bankruptcy.
Plan ahead even if that means deciding what livestock to sell this summer!
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