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Greeley, CO    Thu Feb 9, 2012    USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News

Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary for 
the week ending February 10, 2012.

Compared to last week:  All classes steady to firm.  Many areas are reporting 
they are sold out for the year.  Some areas are reporting dry conditions and 
producers are hanging on to their supply to make sure they have enough to cover 
their own needs.  Most hay moving is has been previous bought hay and a good 
percentage is moving south to the drought stricken areas.  Demand very good with 
very good buying inquiry noted in all areas.  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: Premium to supreme large squares 265.00-267.00; Fair to Good large 
squares 230.00; Utility large squares 215.00 Del.  Dehydrated alfalfa pellets 
(17% percent protein) 281.00 delivered wholesale.  
Wheat Straw: 95.00-100.00 Del.    

   Central and Western Wyoming 
Alfalfa/Grass: Premium large squares 200.00

   Western Nebraska
Alfalfa: Premium to Supreme large squares 250.00; Good to Premium large rounds 
230.00; Utility to fair large squares 200.00-210.00; ground and delivered 
170.00-190.00.  
Corn Stalks: 70.00-85.00 Del.
Sudex: 100.00.

   Western South Dakota
Alfalfa: Good large rounds 140.00.  
Alfalfa/Grass Fair to Good large rounds 80.00.

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
         Randy Hammerstrom, Market Reporter, (970)353-9750
         24 Hour Market Report (970)353-8031
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/GL_LS335.txt

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