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Kearney, NE Thu, Feb 08, 2007 USDA Market News, NE Dept of Ag

Nebraska/Iowa Hay Summary - Week Ending Feb 09, 2007

All sales FOB point of origin per ton unless otherwise stated.

NEBRASKA:
Compared to last week, hay sales trended fully steady to firm. Inquiry and
demand very good on a very limited supply, trading active. Pellet sales were
fully steady, with very good demand and moderate to active trading.

Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme large square bales (RFV >185) 140.00;
Premium large square bales (RFV 170-185) 130.00-140.00; Good large square bales
(RFV 150-170) 115.00-120.00; Fair large square bales (RFV 130-150) 90.00-100.00.
Good large round bales 80.00-100.00; Fair large round bales 60.00-80.00.
Alfalfa, ground and delivered to feedlots 115.00. Grass Hay: Premium to Good
small square bales 100.00-130.00; Good large round bales 80.00-100.00.
Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 170.00-175.00. Straw: Large
square bales 50.00-55.00.

Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme small square bales (RFV >185)
150.00-160.00. Premium large square bales (RFV 170-185) 125.00-135.00; Fair
to Good large square bales (RFV 130-150) 90.00-110.00. Good large round bales
85.00 to 100.00. Fair large round bales 80.00. Grass: Good large rounds 60.00-
80.00. Oat Hay: Large square bales 80.00. Straw: Large round bales 55.00-60.00.
Alfalfa, ground and delivered to feedlots 120.00-125.00. Dehydrated alfalfa
pellets, 17 percent protein: 170.00-175.00.

IOWA:
Compared to last week, hay sales were fully steady to firm. Inquiry is up
especially for new crop, demand were very good and trading active.

South Central/North Central IA (Private treaty): Alfalfa Premium Large
and small square bales 120.00-145.00. Good Large and Small Squares 100.00.
Fair large squared 55.00-60.00. Premium Large Rounds 65.00-85.00 Good Large
round bales 48.00-60.00. Fair Large Rounds 40.00-50.00. Alfalfa/grass mix:
Good to Premium small square bales 110.00-120.00. Grass: Premium Large squares:
120.00-140.00. Good Large Square bales 120.00.

Detailed Quotations:
Iowa Nebraska
Alfalfa
Small and Large squares
Supreme ------------- 140.00-160.00
Premium 120.00-145.00 125.00-140.00
Good 100.00 115.00-120.00
Fair 55.00-60.00 90.00-110.00
Large Rounds
Supreme ------------- -------------
Premium 65.00-85.00 -------------
Good 48.00.60.00 75.00-90.00
Fair 40.00 60.00-80.00

Grass Hay
Small and Large Squares
Premium 120.00-140.00 130.00
Good 120.00 100.00
Fair ------------- -------------
Large Rounds
Premium ------------- 70.00-100.00
Good ------------- 60.00-85.00
Fair ------------- -------------

Pellets
Dehydrated Alfalfa 17pct 165.00-170.00
Suncured Alfalfa 15pct -------------

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Table 1: Alfalfa guidelines (for domestic livestock use and not more
than 10% grass)

Quality ADF NDF *RFV **TDN-100% **TDN-90% CP
Supreme <27 <34 >185 >62 >55.9 >22
Premium 27-29 34-36 170-185 60.5-62 54.5-55.9 20-22
Good 29-32 36-40 150-170 58-60 52.5-54.5 18-20
Fair 32-35 40-44 130-150 56-58 50.5-52.5 16-18
Utility >35 >44 <130 <56 <50.5 <16

*RFV calculated using the Wis/Minn formula.
**TDN calculated using the western formula.
Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect
feeding value. Values based on 100 % dry matter (TDN showing both 100%
& 90%). Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of
Sale (usage).
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Table 2: Grass Hay guidelines

Quality Crude Protein Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair 5-9
Low Under 5

Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect
feeding value. Values based on 100% dry matter. End usage may influence
hay price or value more than testing results.
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Hay Quality Designations physical descriptions:

Supreme: Very early maturity, pre bloom, soft fine stemmed, extra
leafy. Factors indicative of very high nutritive content.
Hay is excellent color and free of damage.

Premium: Early maturity, i.e., pre-bloom in legumes and pre head in
grass hays, extra leafy and fine stemmed-factors indicative of
a high nutritive content. Hay is green and free of damage.

Good: Early to average maturity, i.e., early to mid-bloom in legumes
and early head in grass hays, leafy, fine to medium stemmed,
free of damage other than slight discoloration.

Fair: Late maturity, i.e., mid to late-bloom in legumes, head-in
grass hays, moderate or below leaf content, and generally
coarse stemmed. Hay may show light damage.

Utility: Hay in very late maturity, such as mature seed pods in legumes
or mature head in grass hays, coarse stemmed. This category
could include hay discounted due to excessive damage and heavy
weed content or mold. Defects will be identified in market
reports when using this category.
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Source: USDA NE Dept of Ag Market News, Kearney, NE (308) 237-7579
Keith Williams Market Reporter
24 Hour Recorded Market Reports - (308) 234-1059
Website: www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/sc_gr310.txt

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