TO_GR310
Torrington, WY Thu Oct 09, 2008 USDA-WY Dept AG Market News
Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
w/e October 11, 2008
Trade and movement moderate. Demand moderate to good. Prices mostly steady
on higher quality hay, weaker on lower quality hay. Comments have been made of
Western and Central Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle having short supply on
dairy type alfalfa. Some areas are forecasted to receive some rain and snow
this weekend, as temperatures cool off. Most areas are done with final
cuttings. With market trends falling, some are concerned what it will mean for
the hay markets come this fall and winter. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack
in medium to large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Horse hay
in small squares. Prices are from the most recent reported sales.
Eastern Wyoming
Alfalfa: Good-Premium 125.00-160.00; Fair 100.00-125.00; Utility 85.00; ground
and delivered 115.00-135.00. Oat Hay 90.00. Wheat Straw 60.00. Dehydrated
Alfalfa Pellets (17 percent protein) 179.00 delivered wholesale.
Central and Western Wyoming
Alfalfa: Supreme (far west Wyoming) 175.00-200.00. Premium 130.00-150.00,
small squares 140.00-175.00; Good 120.00-140.00; Fair 98.00. Alfalfa/Grass -
Premium 175.00; Fair 105.00-110.00. Alfalfa Cubes 130.00-165.00.
Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: Supreme 150.00-180.00; Premium 135.00-145.00, small squares 140.00;
Good 110.00-130.00; Fair 95.00-110.00; ground and delivered 105.00-130.00.
Wheat Straw 50.00-55.00.
Western South Dakota
Alfalfa: Premium 85.00-120.00; Good large rounds 75.00-90.00; Fair 65.00.
Alfalfa/Grass 3x3 100.00-110.00, for horses 95.00. Grass 85.00 delivered.
Oat Hay 75.00. Barley Hay 70.00. Crested Wheat Hay 65.00.
Alfalfa hay guidelines, used with visual appearance and intent of sale:
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 percent dry matter.
Source: USDA-WY Dept Ag Market News, Torrington, WY
307/532-4146 24 HR Markets 307/532-7200
Office email: torrington.lgmn@usda.gov
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