SC_GR310 Kearney, NE Thu, Jan 05, 2006 USDA Market News, NE Dept of Ag Nebraska/Iowa Hay Summary - Week Ending Jan 06, 2006 All sales FOB point of origin per ton unless otherwise stated. NEBRASKA: Compared to last week, hay sales were steady with light to moderate trade activity and demand with the exception of Dairy quality hay which demand and trade activity is very good. Unseasonably warm weather has removed most of the snow fall allowing cows to forage reducing the need for supplemental feeding. Pellets sales were steady with good demand and trade activity. Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium large square bales (RFV 170-185) 120.00- 140.00; Good large square bales (RFV 150-170) 95.00-110.00; Fair large square bales (RFV 130-150) 65.00-75.00. Good large round bales 55.00-60.00; Fair large round bales 40.00. Alfalfa, ground and delivered to feedlots 68.00-75.00. Grass Hay: Good small square bales 80.00-85.00; Good large round bales 45.00-60.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 126.00. Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme small square bales (RFV 185 and higher) 150.00. Premium large squares 120.00-140.00. Good large square bales (RFV 150-170) 100.00-115.00; Fair to good large square bales (RFV 130-150) 85.00-105.00. Premium large round bales 95.00. Good large round bales 60.00 to 70.00. Fair large round bales 40.00. Grass: Good large squares 70.00-80.00, good large rounds 50.00-60.00. Fair; large rounds 35.00 to 45.00. Alfalfa, ground and delivered to feedlots 75.00-80.00, mostly 75.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 120.00-122.00. IOWA: Compared to last week, hay sales trended steady. Demand and trade was light to moderate. Southcentral/Northcentral IA (Private treaty): Alfalfa Premium Large and small square bales 100.00-120.00. Good Large and Small Squares 100.00. Fair large squared 75.00. Good Large round bales 65.00-85.00. Fair Large Rounds 48.00-50.00. Alfalfa/grass mix: Good to Premium small square bales 110.00-120.00. Grass: Good to Premium Large Square bales 65.00-95.00. Corn stalks 20.00 per bale. Detailed Quotations: Iowa Nebraska Alfalfa Small and Large squares Supreme ------------- 150.00 Premium 100.00-120.00 120.00-140.00 Good 100.00 95.00-115.00 Fair 75.00 65.00-105.00 Large Rounds Supreme ------------- ------------- Premium 65.00-85.00 ------------- Good 48.00.50.00 55.00-70.00 Fair 40.00 40.00 Grass Hay Small and Large Squares Premium 110.00-120.00 80.00-85.00 Good 65.00-95.00 70.00-85.00 Fair ------------- ------------- Large Rounds Premium ------------- ------------- Good ------------- 45.00-60.00 Fair ------------- 35.00-45.00 Pellets Dehydrated Alfalfa 17pct 120.00-126.00 Suncured Alfalfa 15pct ------------- ======================================================================= Table 1: Alfalfa guidelines (for domestic livestock use and not more than 10% grass) Quality 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 % dry matter (TDN showing both 100% & 90%). Guidelines are to be used with visual appearance and intent of Sale (usage). ======================================================================= Table 2: Grass Hay guidelines Quality Crude Protein Percent Premium Over 13 Good 9-13 Fair 5-9 Low 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. ======================================================================= Hay Quality Designations physical descriptions: Supreme: Very early maturity, pre bloom, soft fine stemmed, extra leafy. Factors indicative of very high nutritive content. Hay is excellent color and free of damage. Premium: Early maturity, i.e., pre-bloom in legumes and pre head in grass hays, extra leafy and fine stemmed-factors indicative of a high nutritive content. Hay is green and free of damage. Good: Early to average maturity, i.e., early to mid-bloom in legumes and early head in grass hays, leafy, fine to medium stemmed, free of damage other than slight discoloration. Fair: Late maturity, i.e., mid to late-bloom in legumes, head-in grass hays, moderate or below leaf content, and generally coarse stemmed. Hay may show light damage. Utility: Hay in very late maturity, such as mature seed pods in legumes or mature head in grass hays, coarse stemmed. This category could include hay discounted due to excessive damage and heavy weed content or mold. Defects will be identified in market reports when using this category. ======================================================================= Source: USDA NE Dept of Ag Market News, Kearney, NE (308) 237-7579 24 Hour Recorded Market Reports - (308) 234-1059 Website: www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/sc_gr310.txt 1600C KLW .