SC_GR310 Kearney, NE Thu, Feb 08, 2007 USDA Market News, NE Dept of Ag Nebraska/Iowa Hay Summary - Week Ending Feb 09, 2007 All sales FOB point of origin per ton unless otherwise stated. NEBRASKA: Compared to last week, hay sales trended fully steady to firm. Inquiry and demand very good on a very limited supply, trading active. Pellet sales were fully steady, with very good demand and moderate to active trading. Northeast Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme large square bales (RFV >185) 140.00; Premium large square bales (RFV 170-185) 130.00-140.00; Good large square bales (RFV 150-170) 115.00-120.00; Fair large square bales (RFV 130-150) 90.00-100.00. Good large round bales 80.00-100.00; Fair large round bales 60.00-80.00. Alfalfa, ground and delivered to feedlots 115.00. Grass Hay: Premium to Good small square bales 100.00-130.00; Good large round bales 80.00-100.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 170.00-175.00. Straw: Large square bales 50.00-55.00. Platte Valley of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Supreme small square bales (RFV >185) 150.00-160.00. Premium large square bales (RFV 170-185) 125.00-135.00; Fair to Good large square bales (RFV 130-150) 90.00-110.00. Good large round bales 85.00 to 100.00. Fair large round bales 80.00. Grass: Good large rounds 60.00- 80.00. Oat Hay: Large square bales 80.00. Straw: Large round bales 55.00-60.00. Alfalfa, ground and delivered to feedlots 120.00-125.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein: 170.00-175.00. IOWA: Compared to last week, hay sales were fully steady to firm. Inquiry is up especially for new crop, demand were very good and trading active. South Central/North Central IA (Private treaty): Alfalfa Premium Large and small square bales 120.00-145.00. Good Large and Small Squares 100.00. Fair large squared 55.00-60.00. Premium Large Rounds 65.00-85.00 Good Large round bales 48.00-60.00. Fair Large Rounds 40.00-50.00. Alfalfa/grass mix: Good to Premium small square bales 110.00-120.00. Grass: Premium Large squares: 120.00-140.00. Good Large Square bales 120.00. Detailed Quotations: Iowa Nebraska Alfalfa Small and Large squares Supreme ------------- 140.00-160.00 Premium 120.00-145.00 125.00-140.00 Good 100.00 115.00-120.00 Fair 55.00-60.00 90.00-110.00 Large Rounds Supreme ------------- ------------- Premium 65.00-85.00 ------------- Good 48.00.60.00 75.00-90.00 Fair 40.00 60.00-80.00 Grass Hay Small and Large Squares Premium 120.00-140.00 130.00 Good 120.00 100.00 Fair ------------- ------------- Large Rounds Premium ------------- 70.00-100.00 Good ------------- 60.00-85.00 Fair ------------- ------------- Pellets Dehydrated Alfalfa 17pct 165.00-170.00 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 Keith Williams Market Reporter 24 Hour Recorded Market Reports - (308) 234-1059 Website: www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/sc_gr310.txt 1600C KLW .