TO_GR310 Torrington, WY Thu Nov 14, 2019 USDA-WY Dept of Ag Market News Wyoming Hay Summary - Week ending Nov 15, 2019 Compared to last all reported forages sold steady. Demand was moderate to good across the state. Livestock owners across the state and out of state continue to procure baled hay or cubed hay for winter feeding needs. Some producers in the western reporting areas are trying to bale there last cutting of alfalfa this week. Most hope to “tie” up loose ends and close their baling season by week’s close. Some produces have been baling some cornstalks in large squares and rounds. “All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted.” Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa: Supreme large squares 200.00-215.00. Premium large squares 175.00-185.00; Good large squares 160.00-170.00. Fair large squares 130.00-140.00. Premium small squares 270.00. Alfalfa/grass: Premium large squares 230.00; Good large squares 200.00-215.00. Straw large squares 70.00-80.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 255.00. Western Wyoming Alfalfa: Good large squares 160.00-165.00; Fair large squares 130.00- 140.00. Premium small squares 210.00-220.00. Good large rounds 150.00. Alfalfa/Orchard grass: Premium small squares 225.00-250.00. Grass hay: Premium small squares 300.00; Good large rounds 145.00-150.00. Barley Straw: Large squares 45.00-55.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk 235.00-240.00, 50 lbs bags 280.00. ================================================================== 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). ===================================================================== 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. ===================================================================== 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. ===================================================================== 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 www.ams.usda.gov/lpsmarketnewspage Email: Thomas.walthers@ams.usda.gov 1600c tlw