ML_GR312                                                        
Moses Lake, WA    Fri Jun 14, 2013    USDA Market News    

Idaho Weekly Hay Report

Tons:  250    Last Week:  3750    Last Year:  4750                             

   Compared to last week, new crop Domestic Alfalfa generally steady in a very
limited test. Trade slowed down a little this week.  Retail/feed store/horse not
tested this week. Buyer demand good with light to moderate supplies.  All prices
are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise stated. 

                     Tons   Price Range   Wtd Avg    Comments          
  Alfalfa                                                              
    Large Square                                                       
      Premium         250  230.00-230.00  230.00     Rain Damage       

 Alfalfa hay test guidelines, (for domestic livestock use and not               
more than 10% grass), used with visual appearance and intent of sale             
Quantitative factors are approximate and many factors can affect feeding value.  
                                                                                 
             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% and 100%. 

   Quantitative factors are approximate, and many factors can affect feeding 
value.  Values based on 100 pct. dry matter.  End usage may influence hay 
price or value more than testing results. 

   Grass Hay guidelines
Quality       Crude Protein Percent 
Premium            Over 13
Good                  9-13
Fair                   5-9
Utility            Under 5

Contracted price - Price and conditions of sale agreed upon when buyer and 
Seller negotiates a transaction.
                                                                   
Source: USDA Market News, Moses Lake, WA.  
        Tiffany Smit 503-326-2237 MosesLake.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
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