AL_GR310 Note: Correction to date Las Cruces, NM May 18 2018 Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary Week ending May 19, 2018 Compared to last week, Alfalfa hay prices steady. Trade active, demand good. Southern and southwestern areas are between 1st and second cuttings. Southeastern region is 60-80 % through first cutting. Eastern region: Baled Alfala: Large square bales; Premium and Supreme; 260.00; Good quality; 230.00 del from out of state. Ground hay: 205.00 Southeastern regions: Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales: Premium and Supreme; 240.00 del to dairies. Small bales; Premium and Supreme 275.00-300.00 per ton loaded on truck. Southern and Southwestern region: Baled Alfalfa: Large square bales, Premium and Supreme 200.00-210.00 delivered to dairies. Small bales alfalfa ; Premium and Supreme quality: 275.00-300.00 per ton; 9.00-10.00 per bale FOB. Wheat hay; large bales 160.00-175.00 per ton. North central Region: Baled alfalfa: NA Price quotes are FOB for current delivery unless otherwise stated. alfalfa hay test guidelines, used with visual appearance and intent of sale. Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can affect feeding value. Quality 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% & 100%. Source: USDA Market Livestock Poultry and Grain Market News, Las Cruces, NM John Langenegger,OIC (575) 527-6861 FAX (575) 527-6868 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_GR310.txt www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews LasCruces.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov 08:00M JL .