AL_GR311
Las Cruces, NM. Wed Jan 10, 2006 USDA Market News

****This report will be moved to the Moses lake office effective January
12th****

Weekly Nevada Hay Summary
Week Ending Jan 5, 2006

Compared to last week: Due to holidays, trade slow, very little hay
left to sale. All prices FOB the stack per ton for current delivery
unless otherwise stated.

Western Area:

Alfalfa: Good to Premium quality 3x4x8 bales 120.00-145.00, Utility to Good
3x4x8 bales 100.00-120.00.

Orchard: Premium quality grass small squares 135.00-145.00.

Timothy: Premium quality small squares 180.00-200.00.

Central Area:

Alfalfa: Premium large squares 130-145.00, Good large squares 115.00-130.00,
Fair large squares 100.00-110.00.

Alfalfa/orchard mix: Good quality small squares 130.00-140.00.

Timothy grass: Premium quality small squares 200.00.

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HQ_LS108
Moses Lake, WA Fri Jan 12, 2007 USDA Market News

** This report replaces the report AL_GR311 from Las Cruses, NM and will be put
out under the number ML_GR314 from the Moses Lake, Wa office. **

Nevada Weekly Hay Report

Tons FOB: 4,675 Last Week: N/A
Year to Date FOB: 4,675 Last Week: N/A

Compared to last week, Premium and Supreme Alfalfa steady to firm in limited
test. Demand moderate to good and supply light. Fair Alfalfa steady to firm.
Demand moderate to good and supply light to moderate. Retail and stable hay
steady with some increase for grass hay. Demand moderate to good and supply
light, especially grass hay. Good movement of previously sold hay. Most
supplies of hay sold or spoken for. There are some producers in negotiation now
for their 2007 hay crop. Most areas fairly open with not much snow cover. Cold
weather expected the end of this week.

Tons Price Wtd Avg
Northern FOB prices
Alfalfa Domestic Cattle
Supreme 800 140.00-145.00 143.75
Fair 850 100.00-110.00 107.65

Western FOB prices
Alfalfa Domestic Cattle
Supreme 75 145.00-145.00 145.00
Premium 100 135.00-135.00 135.00
Fair 450 100.00-115.00 106.39

Alfalfa Retail/light<110 lb bales
Premium 275 130.00-135.00 131.82
Good/Premium 175 110.00-120.00 118.57
Good 50 95.00-95.00 95.00

Alfalfa Stable/heavy>115 lb bales
Premium 150 130.00-130.00 130.00
Good/Premium 50 90.00-95.00 92.50

Central/East Central FOB prices
Alfalfa Retail/light<110 lb bales
Premium 625 140.00-145.00 144.80
Good/Premium 250 125.00-125.00 125.00

Forage-Three Way Mix Retail/light<110 lb bales
Good/Premium 25 130.00-130.00 130.00

Orchard Retail/light<110 lb bales
Premium 300 180.00-190.00 185.00

Orchard/Alfalfa Mix Retail/light<110 lb bales
Premium 25 130.00-130.00 130.00

Timothy Retail/light<110 lb bales
Premium 75 225.00-225.00 225.00
Good/Premium 400 180.00-180.00 180.00

Other hay: None

Price quotes are FOB for current delivery unless otherwise stated.
Alfalfa hay test guidelines, (for domestic livestock use and not more
than 10% grass), used with visual appearance and intent of sale
Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can affect
feeding value.

ADF NDF RFV TDN-100% TDN-90% CP-100%
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. Values based on 100% dry matter, TDN both 90% and 100%.

Source - USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA 509-765-3611
24 hour market information: 509-765-0311
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