TO_GR310 Torrington, WY Thu Feb 21, 2019 USDA-WY Dept of Ag Market News Wyoming Hay Summary - Week ending February 15, 2019 Compared to last week all reported hay sold steady. Demand and buyer inquiry was good this week from local and out of state buyers. Very limited amounts of hay of any quality is left to sell in Eastern side of the state. Moderate amounts of hay left to market in the Western side of state. Several producers were cut back on barley acres last spring so many planted a forage crop or are seed producers so there are a few more suppliers of hay in some of the western areas. Seasonal February weather across the state has increased the amount of hay livestock producers are feeding to their animals. Some of the higher elevation producers have been feeding quite a lot of small and large squares for several weeks. All prices are dollars per ton FOB the field or hay barn unless otherwise noted. Eastern Wyoming Alfalfa: Good large squares 155.00. Sun-cured alfalfa pellets 15 percent protein 235.00-245.00. Central and Western Wyoming Alfalfa: Good large squares 135.00-140.00. Premium small squares 200.00- 215.00; Good small squares 165.00. Alfalfa/Orchard Grass: Premium large squares 190.00; premium small squares 225.00. Rye/Alfalfa/Orchard Grass Mix: Good large squares 170.00. Straw in large squares 50.00-60.00. Certified weed seed free alfalfa cubes bulk 230.00-240.00, bagged 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 1500c tlw