TO_GR310  
Torrington, WY      Thr   Jul 2, 2009     USDA-WY Dept AG Market News

Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary
w/e July 2, 2009

Trade and movement slow.  Demand moderate to good.  First cutting well underway 
with majority now in the bale.  Reports are a lot of rained on 1st cutting has 
been chopped.  All prices dollars per ton FOB stack in medium to large square 
bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Horse hay in small squares. Prices are 
from the most recent reported sales.

   Eastern Wyoming 
New Crop - Alfalfa: Good 85.00-90.00; Alfalfa - Grass Good small squares 100.00, 
Haylage 27.00/ton.
Old Crop - ground and delivered 121.00-126.00. Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (17 
percent protein) 168.00 delivered wholesale.

   Central and Western Wyoming 
New Crop - Alfalfa: contract 90.00-95.00; Dairy quality 120.00 to out of state 
Interest; certified standing in the field 70.00.  Alfalfa/Grass 90.00. Oat hay 
60.00-65.00. 

   Western Nebraska
New Crop - contract Alfalfa 90.00-95.00, 95.00 delivered. Horse hay small 
squares 5.00/bale. Good 85.00, Haylage 25.00/ton.

   Western South Dakota
New Crop - Alfalfa - Grass Good 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-WY Dept Ag Market News, Torrington, WY
         Dennis Widga, OIC 307/532-4146 
         24 HR Markets 307/532-7200
         Office email: torrington.lgmn@usda.gov   
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/to_gr310.txt

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