TO_GR310
Greeley, CO Thu May 23, 2013    USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News

Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Hay Report

   Compared to last week: All classes are trading steady. Supply remains 
very light on all classes with many producers being sold out. Buyers continue to 
purchase hay on an as need basis mitigating costs until pasture land and new 
crop hay becomes available. The spread between high quality and dry stock hay 
has narrowed with cost and accessibility being the limiting factors, not 
quality. The entire region has been experiencing above average temperatures 
with spotty precipitation. Thus resulting in accelerated spring planting due 
to increased suitable days for field work. According to USDA NASS top soil
conditions in Wyoming are 73 percent adequate, 26 percent short to very short, 
and 1 percent surplus. Nebraska's top soil conditions are reported at 10 percent 
very short, 25 percent short, 63 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus. South 
Dakota top soil conditions are 5 percent very short, 20 percent short, 70 
percent adequate and 5 percent surplus. Trading activity was slow on moderate 
demand. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, 
unless otherwise noted. Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from 
the most recent reported sales. 

Eastern Wyoming 
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Supreme 251.00-255.00; Premium 244.00-251.00; Good 235.00-
246.00.
   Small Squares: Premium 283.00 (8.50 per bale).
  Native Grass  
   Large Rounds: 210.00 DEL 
  Dehydrated alfalfa pellets (17% percent protein) 345.00 delivered wholesale. 
No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Central and Western Wyoming 
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Fair to Good 180.00-200.00. 
  Grass Hay
   Large Rounds: Good 150.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay. 

Western Nebraska
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Supreme 255.00; Good 220.00. 
   Ground and delivered 220.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Western South Dakota
  CRP Grass Hay
   Large Rounds: Fair 150.00. 

Alfalfa hay guidelines, used with visual appearance and intent of sale:
            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 percent dry matter.

Source:  USDA-CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO
         Heather Veltri 970-353-9750 Greeley.LGMN@ams.usda.gov
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/TO_GR310.txt
         http://marketnews.usda.gov/portal/lg

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