USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 09/05 16:20 AMS_3236 Wyoming Direct Hay Report Released on September 05, 2024 Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 09/06/2024 VOLUME This Week Last Reported Last Year (08/26/2024) Bales: Hay 200 200 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 200 200 Tons: Hay 215 125 3025 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 215 125 3025 ====================================================================== Compared to last week sun-cured alfalfa pellets 20.00 per ton lower. Bales of hay steady on a very thin test. Some producers are donating hay to those affected by the wildfires. Overall, demand was very slow. One would think, with the drought and fires people would want to buy hay but that's not the case this year. Some producers are thinking of tarping their 2024 hay since many still have quite a lot of 2023 sitting in their stackyards. Prices are dollars per ton and FOB they field or hay barn unless otherwise noted. Alfalfa Quality Guidelines Quality ADF NDF *RFV/RFQ **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. **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 Low Under 5. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- East -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hay Conventional -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alfalfa Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Pellets 15% Suncured 0 260.0 0 F.O.B. Alfalfa Fair Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Square 3x4 125 135.0 135 F.O.B.- Farm/Ranch Alfalfa Good Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Square 3x4 90 150.0 150 F.O.B. Old Crop -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hay Conventional -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alfalfa Premium Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Cubes 0 380.0 0 F.O.B. Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Good Per Bale Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Small Square 200 9.0 9 F.O.B.