OK GR310 

Oklahoma City, OK Thu May 15, 2008 OK Dept of Ag-USDA Market New

                         Oklahoma Hay Report

    ALFALFA HAY: Alfalfa hay movement is slow to moderate and prices 
are steady. New crop prices have not been established. Thunderstorms 
are in the forecast for midweek. First cutting of alfalfa continues in 
most areas. The states wheat crop continues to mature as fields in the 
southwest are nearing maturity.  

    GRASS HAY: Grass hay prices are steady and movement is slow. Grass 
continues to grow and supplies of grass hay remain large. 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 
130.00-150.00 per ton.  Small squares 140.00-160.00 per ton. Good 
quality large squares 100.00-120.00, small squares 110.00-130.00/ton. 
Good large rounds 90.00-110.00. Fair quality large squares 70.00-90.00 
per ton. Fair large rounds 65.00-85.00 a ton. 

	WHEAT HAY: 
     CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA: Wheat hay in large round bales 
70.00-80.00 a ton.

     PANHANDLE AND WESTERN FEEDLOT AREA: Good grinding alfalfa at 
the edge of the field or bale pile (spot) 80.00-100.00 a ton. Chopped 
and delivered to feedlots (short haul) 105.00-125.00 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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