USDA WY,W.NE,SW SD Hay 09/21 15:35 AMS_3236 Wyoming Direct Hay Report Released on September 21, 2023 Direct Hay Weighted Average Report for week ending 09/22/2023 VOLUME This Week Last Reported Last Year (09/04/2023) Bales: Hay 100 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 100 Tons: Hay 3125 3025 2300 Straw 200 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 3125 3025 2500 ====================================================================== Compared to two weeks ago, most lots of alfalfa sold unevenly steady. Sun cured alfalfa pellets sold 20.00 lower. Most buyers are cherry picking the producer and buying the non-rained on and higher testing hay. Report shows that as the hay over 200.00 per ton is high testing and going to dairies in Colorado. Some of the lower testing hay is headed to the ranch or feedlot. Demand is mostly light as there has been a lot of hay produced in the state this year. Some hay is being imported in from states to the west of Wyoming. Most producers are on third cutting in the Eastern areas and on second cutting in the West. Some producers are shooting for one more cutting of forage before cleaning equipment for winter storage. All prices FOB the 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 0 360.0 0 F.O.B. Alfalfa Good Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Square 3x4 250 230.0 230 F.O.B. Large Square 3x4 500 230.0 230 F.O.B.- Feedlot/dairy Alfalfa Premium Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Square 3x4 500 250.0 250 F.O.B.- Feedlot/dairy Alfalfa Utility Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Square 3x4 500 130.0 130 F.O.B. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hay Conventional -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alfalfa Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Cubes 0 400.0 0 F.O.B. Alfalfa Good Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Square 3x4 450 185.0 185 F.O.B. Small Square 100 265.0 265 F.O.B. Alfalfa Premium Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Small Square 100 300.0 300 F.O.B. Small Square 3 Tie 100 300.0-325.0 312.5 F.O.B. Alfalfa Fair/Good Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Small Square 25 250.0 250 F.O.B.- Farm/Ranch Alfalfa Good/Premium Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Medium Square 3x3 50 225.0 225 F.O.B. Alfalfa/Grass Mix Fair Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Square 3x4 100 185.0 185 F.O.B. Alfalfa/Orchard Mix Premium Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Small Square 150 300.0 300 F.O.B.- Farm/Ranch Grass Good Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Small Square 100 300.0 300 F.O.B. Orchard/Timothy Grass Good Per Ton Qty Price Range Wtd Freight/ Description Crop Age Avg Use --- ----------- --- ---------- ----------- -------- Large Square 3x4 100 260.0 260 F.O.B. Small Square 100 285.0 285 F.O.B.
