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Greeley, CO Thu Sep 22, 2016    USDA- CO Dept of Ag Market News

Wyoming, Western Nebraska, and Western South Dakota Hay Report

   Compared to last week: All classes traded moderate with moderate demand. 
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, drought remains entrenched over the 
southern Appalachians vicinity, parts of the Northeast/eastern Great Lakes 
region, the northern Plains, and much of the West.  All prices dollars per ton 
FOB stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Most horse 
hay sold in small squares.  Prices are from the most recent reported sales. 

Eastern Wyoming 
  Alfalfa
   Large Rounds: Fair/Good 120.00-140.00 Delivered.
  Alfalfa 
   Small squares: Premium/Good 135.00 (4.00 a bale). 
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Central and Western Wyoming 
  Alfalfa
   Large Squares: Premium 100.00.
   Large Rounds: Utility 95.00.
  Alfalfa/Grass Mix
   Large Squares: Premium 105.00.
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay. 

Western Nebraska
  Alfalfa
   Large Rounds: Premium 110.00-125.00; Fair 100.00-110.00
   Ground and delivered: 105.00.
  Oats
   Large Rounds: Good 50.00-55.00.
  Wheat Straw
   Large Rounds: Good 50.00
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

Western South Dakota
 Alfalfa
   Large Squares:  Premium/Good 150.00-175.00 (small lot).
   Large Rounds: Good 120.00-150.00. 
   No reported quotes for other classes of hay.

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-CO Dept of Ag Market News Service, Greeley, CO
         Aramis Harris 970-353-9750 Greeley.LPGMN@ams.usda.gov
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/TO_GR310.txt
         http://marketnews.usda.gov/portal/lg

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