AL_GR310 Las Cruces, NM July 24, 2020 Weekly New Mexico Hay Summary Week ending July 25, 2020 NOTICE: As Market News transitions reports to the MARS platform and My Market News, report formats will be converted from a text version to a more user-friendly and accessible PDF format. In the next few weeks, this report will move to the new platform and will be accessible at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AMS_2939.pdf If you would like to learn more about MARS and My Market News, please contact us at Websupport.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov. Compared to last week, alfalfa hay prices were steady. Trade and demand moderate. The southern and southwestern regions are in their fourth cutting. The eastern and southeastern regions are also in their forth cutting. North central region are in their 3rd cutting. Some producers are storing their hay due to lower offers. Thunderstorms developed across the state cooling temperatures down 10-15 degrees. Rainfall has been spotty. Eastern region: Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 190.00 per ton delivered to dairies. Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 8.50-9.00 per bale. Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: 120.00 per ton. Beardless Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: Good Quality: 140.00 per ton. Oat/Alfalfa Mix(80/20): Large Bales: 160.00 per ton Southeastern regions: Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 180.00-200.00 per ton delivered to dairies. Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: two tie 300.00 per ton. Southern and Southwestern region: Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 180.00-200.00 per ton delivered to dairies. Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 3x3x8 100.00 per bale; Good Quality: 3x3x8 80.00 per bale. Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: three tie 220.00 per ton. Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: two tie 7.00-9.00 per bale. Breadless Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: Good Quality: 150.00 per ton, 3x3x8 80.00 per bale. Sudan: Fair Quality: Large Square Bales: 125.00-135.00 per ton. Organic: Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: two tie 9.00 per bale or 189.00 per Bundle (21 bales). Organic: Beardless Wheat Hay: Large Square Bales: Good Quality 135.00 per ton. Small Bales: 7.00 per bale. North central Region: Alfalfa: Large Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 190.00-200, few 210.00 per ton delivered to dairies. Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme Quality: 8.00 per bale. Organic: Sudan/Sorghum: two tie 13.00 per bale del to dairies. Organic: Alfalfa: Small Square Bales: Premium and Supreme 9.50-12.00 per bale. Organic: Alfalfa/Mix Fescue: Small Square Bales: 12.00 per bale. Organic: Alfalfa/Oats: 3x3 Bales: 120.00 per bale. Organic: Alfalfa/Mix: 3x3 Bales: 130.00 per bale. 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 Baldemar Ortiz (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 8:30M bro .