OK GR310
Oklahoma City, OK Thu Oct 09, 2008 OK Dept of Ag-USDA Market News
Oklahoma Hay Report
ALFALFA HAY: Alfalfa hay prices are steady and movement is moderate. Most
areas of the state received some rainfall. The western third received from one
to three inches. Cooler temperatures have prevailed most of the past week. A
chance of rain is in the forecast for the first of next week. Wheat planting has
resumed after the rainfall earlier in the week. Hay cutting continues in final
stages.
GRASS HAY: Grass hay movement is slow and prices are steady. Large amounts
of grass hay have been cut and baled this past summer. Producers looking for hay
to purchase or have hay to sell can access the hay directory on the Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture's website at www.oda.state.ok.us or call the Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture Hay Hotline at 1-800-580-6543.
ALFALFA:
CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quality large squares and large
rounds 165.00-185.00 per ton. Small squares 175.00-195.00 per ton. Good quality
large squares 130.00-150.00, small squares 140.00-160.00/ton. Good large rounds
125.00-145.00. Fair quality large squares 105.00-125.00 per ton. Fair large
rounds 100.00-120.00 a ton.
WHEAT HAY:
CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay in large round bales 75.00-85.00 a
ton.
PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Good grinding alfalfa at the edge of
the field or bale pile (spot) 115.00-130.00 a ton. Chopped and delivered to
feedlots (short haul) 135.00-150.00 per ton.
GRASS HAY:
CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA: Premium quality large squares 60.00-80.00 a
ton, small squares 70.00-90.00 per ton. Good quality small squares 60.00-80.00
per ton. Premium quality large rounds 60.00-80.00. Good quality large rounds
50.00-70.00 per ton. Fair quality 40.00-60.00 per ton.
Alfalfa guidelines
Quality ADF NDF *RFV **TDM-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).
Grass Hay guidelines
Quality Crude Protein Percent
Premium Over 13
Good 9-13
Fair 5- 9
Utility 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.
Source: OK Dept of AG-USDA Market News Service, Oklahoma City, OK
Glen Schickedanz Telephone (405) 521 3881
Internet: http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreport/ok_gr310.txt
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