TO_GR310
Torrington, WY    Thu Jul 16, 2020   USDA-WY Dept of Ag Market News

Wyoming Hay Summary - Week ending July 17, 2020

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   Compared to last week all reported hay sold fully steady. Buyer demand 
was good as dry areas have increased in a large area across Wyoming, 
western Nebraska, Colorado and other areas. Some of the hay is staying 
within few miles of production and other loads are getting shipped a few 
states away. Most producers are on second cutting in the eastern side 
with some getting finished on first in the western areas. Irrigation is 
being applied in a large area as producers are hoping for at least one 
maybe two cuttings of hay before the end of the season.  NOTE: “All 
prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise 
noted.” 

Eastern Wyoming 
Alfalfa: Premium large squares 180.00; Fair to good large squares 175.00 
delivered. Old crop: Fair to good large rounds 135.00.  Alfalfa/grass: 
Premium large squares 210.00; 3x3 large squares 90.00 per bale.  Barley, 
oat and rye large squares 100.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent 
protein 255.00. 
   
Western Wyoming
Alfalfa: Premium large squares 150.00, Good large squares 130.00-140.00. 
Premium small squares 180.00-210.00; Fair small squares 110.00. 
Alfalfa/grass: Good to premium large squares 180.00. Timothy hay: Premium 
small squares 200.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk 260.00, 
50 lbs bags 300.00. 

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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).
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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.
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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  
         stems and 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.
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Source:  USDA WY Dept of Ag Market News Service, Torrington, WY
         Thomas Walthers, OIC (308) 390-5399
         Website: www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/TO_GR310.txt
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