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Torrington, Wyoming      Fri  Mar 20, 2009   USDA-WY Dept of Ag Market News
                                                     
Video and Internet Hay Auction - Torrington Livestock Commission Co, 
Torrington, WY on Thursday, March 19, 2009

2745 Ton Hay Offered - 2673 Ton Sold 

All sales FOB the farm or ranch with no hay at auction site.  Hay sold by the 
ton in semi load lots by video slide and on the internet.  All hay has been 
tested with results available for each lot.  Hay consignment from eastern 
Wyoming, and western Nebraska.  Demand moderate to good with active bidding on 
all hay.  Good attendance at sale barn.  

Alfalfa     4X4             3X4              3X3         Large Rounds                  

Supreme                  158.00-161.00                   118.00-128.00                 
                                 
Premium                  121.00-139.00                      126.00    

Good     118.00-120.00       114.00        132.00           110.00      

Fair     114.00-115.00                  114.00-115.00    105.00-110.00

Utility                                                               

Alfalfa-Grass Good large rounds 133.00; Fair large rounds 122.00.

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.

Livestock and Grain Market News, Torrington, WY
Phone 307-532-4146
www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketnews


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